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The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum
"From The Vault" is a new series of live concerts from The Rolling Stones archive which are getting their first official release. "Hampton Coliseum –Live In 1981" is the first title in this series. The Rolling Stones American Tour in 1981 was the most successful tour of that year taking a then record $50 million dollars in ticket sales. The tour was in support of the critically and commercially successful "Tattoo You" album. There were fifty dates on the tour which ran from Philadelphia at the end of September through to Hampton,Virginia on the 18th and 19th of December. The show on December 18th, which was also Keith Richards' birthday, was the first ever music concert to be broadcast on television as a pay-per-view event. Tonk Women, Brown, Sugar, Start Me Up, Jumping Jack Flash, (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
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Plot Summary
This concert film captures the iconic British rock band The Rolling Stones during their legendary 1981 U.S. tour, specifically their performance at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia. The concert features a high-energy setlist, showcasing their enduring hits and raw, live prowess during a pivotal era in their career.
Critical Reception
While not a theatrical release, 'From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum (1981)' has been widely praised by fans and critics alike for its authentic representation of The Rolling Stones at the height of their live powers. It's often regarded as one of the best official live recordings from the band's extensive catalog.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stellar audio and video quality, capturing the band's raw energy.
Celebrated for its definitive setlist, including many of the band's most famous songs.
Considered a must-have for any serious Rolling Stones fan.
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Fun Fact
The 1981 'Tattoo You' tour, from which this concert is taken, was the highest-grossing concert tour in history at the time, grossing over $50 million.
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