Witness the Mayhem When the Rolling Stones Land in Sydney in 1965

For many of us, The Rolling Stones were one of the most powerful musical influences on us. For fans in Australia during the 1965 tour, the excitement was literally overwhelming. These teenaged girls don’t know what hit them! Overcome with mania for their favorite stars barricades are trampled and the group is chased on the tarmac when they first arrive. Despite being warned against it, the fans rush towards The Stones with the craze that only rock and roll stars can induce.

For many of us, The Rolling Stones were one of the most powerful musical influences on us. For fans in Australia during the 1965 tour, the excitement was literally overwhelming. These teenaged girls don’t know what hit them! Overcome with mania for their favorite stars, barricades are trampled and the group is chased on the tarmac when they first arrive. Despite being warned against it, the fans rush towards The Stones with the craze that only rock and roll stars can induce. One fan later said it was all worth it since she got to touch him! In this clip you can also see The Stones performing the classic Buddy Holly tune, “Not Fade Away.”

Watch some swinging 1960s dancing at the Whiskey A Go Goยป

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