Celebrating one of the most defining moments that that brought soul and rock music together when James Brown and The Rolling Stones first met and shared the stage at the legendary 1964 T.A.M.I. Show
Announcing the release of a limited-edition t-shirt commemorating the 60th anniversary of the legendary moment.
“Playing The T.A.M.I. Show was a real turning point for us,” said Mick Jagger. “Watching James Brown perform up close was unforgettable. His energy and the way he owned the stage set the bar for live performances that night and beyond for us.”
The exclusive t-shirt, featuring black and white images of James Brown and Mick Jagger set against a red backdrop with retro typography, is available in black or white at RS No.9 Carnaby (The Rolling Stones’ flagship retail store in London), online at rsno9.com, and via the official James Brown webstore.
“Playing The T.A.M.I. Show was a real turning point for us,” said Mick Jagger. “Watching James Brown perform up close was unforgettable. His energy and the way he owned the stage set the bar for live performances that night and beyond for us.”
The T.A.M.I. Show (Teenage Awards Music International) presented a dozen rock and roll, soul, and R&B performers, both established artists and rising stars. It was filmed over two nights at the Santa Monica Civic Center in California in October 1964 and later released as a concert film, which was shown in cinemas and then on television in 1965. This concert marked the first time The Rolling Stones and James Brown shared a bill, with The Stones having the unenviable task of taking the stage immediately after Brown’s electrifying set. Brown's jaw-dropping act, complete with his signature "cape routine" during “Please, Please, Please,” showcased his full stage mastery and set a new standard for showmanship, leaving the Stones stunned and inspired as they followed him on stage to deliver their own blistering performance to close out the show. Both artists have described their T.A.M.I. Show sets as defining moments on their paths to superstardom.
The T.A.M.I. Show represented a cultural convergence of rock and roll, soul, and R&B, with a nearly equal number of Black and white artists sharing the bill. This was no small feat at that time, as the show took place during the height of the civil rights movement. The concert film introduced R&B and soul artists like James Brown, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, Chuck Berry, and others to white rock and roll audiences, giving them screentime alongside The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and others.
In the six decades since that unforgettable concert, the connection between James Brown and The Rolling Stones has endured, most notably through Mick Jagger’s continued efforts to preserve and amplify Brown’s legacy. In the past ten years, Jagger has served as Producer and Executive Producer on multiple film and documentary projects about Brown, including the A&E docuseries Say It Loud.
“He [James] was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the civil rights movement,” said Jagger. “I’ve always admired James and learned so much from him.”
This commemorative merch drop is a tribute to a moment that changed music history. With only limited quantities available, this celebration of two legendary artists is a must-have for music fans and collectors alike.
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