For over sixty years, The Rolling Stones have set the gold standard for what it means to put on a rock show—and in 2022, they proved they’ve still got it. Their June concert at Munich’s Olympiastadion wasn’t just another gig; it was a thunderous reminder of why they’re considered the ultimate live band.
The show was part of their monumental 60th-anniversary European tour, which kicked off June 1 in Madrid and wrapped up July 31 in Stockholm. Even after the heartbreaking loss of drummer Charlie Watts, the Stones carried his spirit with them on stage, dedicating performances to the steady heartbeat he provided for decades.
On June 5, Munich witnessed the second stop of the tour, and it was nothing short of electric. Mick Jagger may not strut with quite the same unshakable energy he once did, but his presence still towered over the stadium, commanding every eye in the crowd. Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood were in peak form, trading riffs like only lifelong bandmates can. Darryl Jones, filling Bill Wyman’s shoes since 1993, drove “Miss You” with a bassline so sharp it turned the stadium into a disco groove. And behind the kit, Steve Jordan kept the Stones’ rhythm alive, proving himself a worthy torchbearer for Watts’ legacy.
Decades into their career, The Rolling Stones aren’t just surviving—they’re still redefining what it means to be rock immortals.