The Rolling Stones Kick Off 'Hackney Diamonds' Tour in Houston — See the Photos

The Rolling Stones got the crowd rocking on opening night of their Hackney Diamonds tour! On Sunday, April 28, the rock icons took the stage in Houston at the sold-out NRG Stadium where they delivered a fiery performance

Published Time: 30.04.2024 - 01:31:13 Modified Time: 30.04.2024 - 01:31:13

The Rolling Stones got the crowd rocking on opening night of their Hackney Diamonds tour!

On Sunday, April 28, the rock icons took the stage in Houston at the sold-out NRG Stadium where they delivered a fiery performance.

“It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State,” bandleader Mick Jagger told the crowd, per the Associated Press.

Throughout their 18-song set, The Stones delivered a gamut of career-spanning hits with bandleader Jagger's energy and charisma captivating the crowd and guitarist Keith Richards' riffs exploding throughout the stadium.

According to AP and a press release, the band kicked off their two-hour set with "Start Me Up," before they launched into favorites like "Gimme Shelter," "Paint It Black," as well as deep cuts like “Out of Time” and music from their latest album Hackney Diamonds, including “Angry,” “Mess It Up” and “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.”

The Stones closed out the show with their spirited classic “Satisfaction.”

The "Miss You" rockers will play a string of dates including Las Vegas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, and more, through Wednesday, July 17.

Before releasing their latest albumHackney Diamondsin -

October, the band held an intimate concert at club Racket in New York City, where Jagger, 80, Richards, 80, and guitaristRonnie Woodperformed songs including such as “Shattered,” “Angry,” “Whole Wide World” and "Jumpin' Jack Flash."

The performance also included the live debut ofHackney Diamondstrack "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" with a surprise appearance fromLady Gaga, who provides guest vocals on the song.

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Hackney Diamonds marks The Rolling Stones' first album since 2005’sA Bigger Bangand their first release without drummer Charlie Watts, whodied in August 2021at the age of 80.

The 12-track record features several collaborations, including “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” which seesStevie Wonderjoining the band, “Bit My Head Off,” which features Paul McCartneyassisting them on bass and“Get Close” and “Live By the Sword," with Elton Johnplaying the keys. Gaga, 38, was also featured on "Sweet Sounds of Heaven."

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