The Making of the Rolling Stones Black and Blue: Documentary Part 2 of 3 

This is the ultimate approach for the Stones fan/admirer and lover. Never saw a rockumentary done with a compassion even close to this work. Literally incredible. Can't find the right words to express my appreciation. Thanks friend

The most detailed and comprehensive (best) docs on the Rolling Stones I've ever seen. "Well done" is putting it mildly.

I’m not a fan of everything the RS have done, but your series of videos is the most comprehensive review of their work I have seen. The research and attention to detail is impressive, and your passion for the entire enterprise shines through it all.

I've come to the conclusion that the familial atmosphere and structure surrounding the band contributed mightily to Keith surviving his excesses. He had a lot of people watching out for him. Many of his peers weren't so fortunate.

Great video as always. Black and Blue has to be the most underrated album by The Rolling Stones. Like the previous 5 with Mick Taylor I never skip any tracks on it, unlike the ones released afterwards

This content is amazing! Black and blue is a criminally under appreciated and I adore that record! Loved this channel and your content!

My brother got an audition for bassist after Bill Wyman left. He didn't get the gig, but he did spend the day playing with the Stones in New York. He said Ronny was welcoming and a really nice guy. I appreciate the work you put into this series.

I'm 59 and still a big Rolling Stones Fan They never get old and better with age like the most expensive wine that I still can't afford Love them all.

The research you do is top level ... Wayne said in a Guitar Player magazine article in the 70s ('77??), that it was Keith who wanted to stay all English. I'm sure you could find it with your level of research acumen. This was a great album. Ive come to like more over the years. But if you grew up with the Stones, it was a real diversion from what you came to expect. Memory Motel is a great tune and I remember listening to it over and over on an 8-track on the way back from the Jersey shore, lamenting a girl I met on our last night there. I can still conjure up that feeling 46 years later, that is a testament to how great a song that is. That said, I offer up this unpleasant opinion: Unpopular take ~ Leave now if you do not want to be offended!! Ron Wood was the wrong person to choose. It seemed Mick Taylor inspired Keith to aspire higher. When Ron Wood came, I feel he knew he reached the highest he could ever go, and had no impetus to play like he did with the Faces. He lost his drive. He did not play with the intensity of the Faces, and became a cartoon character of Keith. Both of them relished in the new lowered standards and the music suffered. There are clips of Ronnie staggering around on stage, so drunk, he can barely stand up. I feel they went from musicians who did drugs, to druggies who did music. They never got the intensity or musicianship of the Taylor era, back. Maybe they just ran out of material, who knows, but the new era Stones was a very different entity than the previous one. I saw them a few times in the 70s, and I feel '78 tour was shutting the door on that era. This is the new Stones. Despite that, they will always be my absolute go-to band for any occasion. We'll never see this again.

Hey there Steve. I really wanted to compliment you properly on this part two. I wanted to do so without my usual longwinded comment. I came up with this. In the last forty five years plus I have never seen a video on the Stones that was this detailed. You should be proud of yourself. The info that you provided was so darn entertaining. The way that you matched up the info with the photos was top notch. Lets not forget about the editing. The three of them together was first rate to the highest power. Wonderful job Steve. Cannot wait for part three~ Rob/Boston

The Glimmer Twins should thank you for all you do ! Thank you for re igniting the beginnings and bringing the greatness into fine focus !!

This is another masterpiece. Just when you think you know it all, you learn something new. Unbelievable. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. In this crazy world today, It's nice to have an escape for a little while. 🎵🎸🎶🎹🎵🎺🎤🎧🎷🎹

Hi Steve. Just finished watching this about 90 minutes ago. Have to say.. Remarkable. The amount of detail and well.. Just.. Information you have.. That I never was aware of previously in regard of the Stones. It took me a couple hours to watch this. As often I did rewind back 30 seconds or so just to get certain things that you were conveying. I appreciate all the time and energy and effort you put into this.. And thanks so much. This is so well done. Once again your pacing is ideal so the information/story telling can be absorbed. It's terrific.

Loving this wonderful documentary on my fav' Stones album..So much info...Superb, 'CT!

At 26:16 is where you can see the star shaped stage the was revolving , this was on making on Black & Blue part 2. That you so much for all you effort an knowledge & getting ever little detail on this subject. If I wasn't a disabled welder. In my hay day I was bringing a little over $2,200 for welding Aluminum , stainless , & mild steel to make the tractor trailer kitchens for the Olympics in Georgia . I was learning how to weld at 15 & started my first at 17 . This was in 81 when I graduated. I think we are the same age. You texted me that your first Stones concert was in 81. More then likely at a outdoor arena, because you didn't know about the revolving stage. Thank you kindly , Kevin

Not only did we loose the rolling stones drummer today.we lost a great man,a master time-keeper for jazz,rock&roll&theSTONES. A sad day for myself & all of us Fans. - PHILLY DC…..TY steve for letting me post this comment.

Another example of your brilliant work - thank you Steve. Warm regards, Dave

What an excellent insight into this time period of the Rolling Stones - well done, my friend. I cannot wait for Part 3. I must confess that I purchased the vinyl Black and Blue album twice because I wore out the first copy from over-playing. I immediately recorded the second one to tape and tucked it away for safe keeping and posterity!

I'm so appreciative of all the hard work, the extensive research & time you put into these videos. It is so important to my education - I even watch them multiple times. It broadens the depth in how I listen to the music. It's obvious that it's a labor of love for you. I thank you so much. 😻

God damn , Hey , Negrita, is so rocking, I appreciate it more now than ever.

Thank you for your dedication and attention to detail. Very interesting and entertaining. All of it

Steve......THANK YOU. Simple as that.

This was wonderful to watch. I have been a Stones fan for 40 plus years and still enjoy learning about the band.

I can't count how many times I have become obsessed and gone down the Stones rabbit hole. I actually thought that there was nothing interesting left for me to know about them. Thanks so much for proving me wrong! Each time I have the pleasure of watching one of your documentaries, I'm amazed at the amount of fun and fascinating things that I've learned or the video footage I've never seen. Seriously, the great documentarian Ken Burns needs to give you a job!

To me that I probably mentioned before was the first time I heard " Hey Nagrita" . This song hit me like a ton of Stones. Regie ,blues,jazz ,R n B and a F of a lot of Rock n roll with no abandon .. No song has ever had that ever since . 😎

First time I saw them London in 76. My friend and I had rubbish seats but noticed empty seats close to the stage and decided to try our luck and were able to blag it for an hour before being ousted. About 5 minutes later Jagger shouted "Aw let's loosen up the effing security in here" and there was a stage rush we included. What a memory!

Thanks for this documentation of Black and Blue. My favorite album.sandy

Steve: One of the amazing things about youtube is the wealth of well produced videos I stumble on and you are fabulous!!! Great personal memories and in depth stories. i'll be hanging with you for a month to play catch up! Well done, from a guy who first heard the Stones in 1964. .

Thanks for doing the 3 part series. Black & Blue is special, it has a groove and vibe that resonates with me. Brilliant documentary!

really enjoyed both of these, i look forward to part 3

Just like Parts 1 and 3, Part 2 is outstanding work and presentation. Thanks for sharing your obviously long hard work and dedication!

Thank you so much for this labor of love!

Thanks Steve, great to see what was going on in my hometown at the time! I really enjoyed watching parts 1 and 2, hopefully part 3 is coming soon! I recently bought the 2 cd+dvd set 'L.A. Forum' after seeing your documentary!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greetings from Rotterdam, Rick

Incredible work, so thoroughly comprehensive.

Losing Charlie is like losing a piece of history and family . These guys have defied time and tide for decades. A quiet gentleman RIP Charlie .

For anybody obsessed with rock n' roll this really is 1st class content. Imagine being Ron Wood and having to tackle the Stones back catalogue. For a guitarist of Ronnie's caliber it must have been a dream come true. And then the part of getting to hang out with Keith all the time. Ronnie holds a special place in my heart as a guitar player and fun guy in general. Thanks so much for creating these documentaries. They are super fascinating to watch.

Another great entertaining look at my favorite group:)

Absolutely love your work as always. And appreciate so much the countless hours you put into these projects. Cheers all the way from Australia 🙂

As always excellent job very entertaining. And of course your listing of the guitars and amps used by Keith Ronnie and Mick are appreciated. Thank you for the painstaking care you employ in these docs

Brilliant documentary. I really got a feel of the period. Thank you for this

Thank you Steve for this amazing research and for articulating a real story about how their lives, the tours and the creative process are so intertwined. Just visited the amazing museum exhibition about the band, currently in the Marseille stadium. Unbelievable how B&B is ignored in the whole thing even though it is such a turn in their music and career. Can’t wait for 3/3. Congratulations.

You do a great job on these documentaries.

I'm happy that Ronnie got the Job! Black and blue is a good Album! Sad, i never heard hot stuff live, even i was on so many Stones concerts! Just heard IT one time in a Soundcheck. Thanx for your work man! Thanx to the Stones and Greets to all kindly fans! Aaron

Thankyou man for your labour of love. Can't wait for part three 👍🎶

again , nice ! I learned some more , like the details , good job , still I wish you much more vieuws ! and likes , greats from Amsterdam !

The Metamorphosis album is a good album, Downtown Susie, Jiving Sister Fanny. Memo from Turner, Walking thru the sleepy city. Yea I guess they could have maybe left one or 2 songs off, But the beauty of the album is hearing the Band working in the studio which is so rare. How many albums come out now and the dam thing only has one or maybe 2 good songs on it, And its considered a a hit album. Nice Job on this 3 part Documentary of Black and Blue.

75 tour was so epic!!

Your documentaries just rock! Big Stones fan here, but there is so much detail in your work that I have never heard of. I really like the period from roughly 76-81, lots of good music and important stuff happened. I always liked Black and Blue, too. Thanks!

so frikkin cool Steve. This just keeps getting better. Such great content and info. Truly amazing and what a great talent and SUPER FAN you are! I really hope that someone picks up on this and hires you to get this out there. thanks for opening this up to the world and getting The Stones back up and noticed. Loved the LAID IN THE SHADE story and the ending shot at the end. brilliance!!!!!

Hand of fate is one of my favorite songs of the stones. The great Harvey Mandel is on that song

GREAT Documentary of this Iconic band.. that always give us fans pure excitement like no other !! Thank you for sharing this so very informative.

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you

Awesome research you should be a professor of rock music and you are classic rock bands!Me and my wife love the stones we seen in Chicago for the 2019 no filter tour we sang every song and danced all night!

so much debauchery and yet magnificent music created. Take note Aerosmith who's music deteriorated, for me at least, when Perry and Tyler got 'straight'. Yet again Steve a superb and very professional sounding video that showcases your love for the band...many congrats!

I stumbled upon your videos today looking for a Rolling Stones documentary, and by god I’m glad I did. 1975-77 is one of my favorite periods of the band, and these first 2 parts are doing them justice! I hope you do a doc on Emotional Resuce and Tattoo You!

Hello Steve; An outstanding continuation of the Black & Blue documentary. Pieced together in chronological order explaining in the best way possible how the events unfolded. Telling the story with a revolving door of personal, until the desired group was chosen & unleashed on a receptive audience. The documentary as presented tells the tale of exactly how this tour came to be. The interloping stories of each band member, their wives, girlfriends & acquaintances along for the ride. The focus on Ronnie from his starting point in the band continuing right thru the tour is well explained. The building, lighting, overall costs of the stage, & moving it from venue to venue. There is no way to fully realize the amount of time it takes to properly document this entire process, a true labor of love. As before, well done. On to part 3, all the best. Tina & Pat!~

Hi Steve from Wales. Another great video. A lot of information I did not know. Remember the photo of them playing on the flat bed truck. It was my 21st birthday. Looking forward to part three. Thanks for all the effort.

Don't know who you are but I will tell you thank you for the videos, I just dig the inside information about the Greatest Rock and Roll Band of the 60s, 70s 80s 90s 2000s and on and on, your the best but The Stones Are Better!!!!

OMG...how do you just keep making these all progressively BETTER and BETTER?!!? I can't wait to see part 3!! I bought my ticket yesterday to see the Stones here at the New Orleans JazzFest in October. Can't wait to party with the boys one more time!! Keep up the excellent work, I know it is a lot of hard work....it is VERY much appreciated by all of your viewers!!

Man **** This video is the best musical documentary I have ever seen.... I mean the way you break-down the gear that they were using is fantastic work !! I really did not want to see it end !! Thank You very much. All your hard work on this is greatly appreciated !!

Steve, thank you so much for this incredible documentary. I love all the insight, especially the details on the guitars and instruments everybody was playing at that time. Just magical, keep up the great work. Has part three come out yet? Can’t wait to see it.

F$&king AWESOME, Fantastic!!!

I love how in-depth these are!

Black And Blue is one of my favorite album, so underrated by the Stones fans.I don't understand how this album can be ignored so much, it's just a masterpiece. Thanks for this awesome content

I'm from Detroit (blow the reveille)! *Lavish Praise! Lavish Praise!* (I'm starting to feel redundant.) I knew 'B&B' would be a good story; But: THIS(!?!) *AMAZING!* Excellent stuff. Half of it wasn't even known by this _'know-it-all'_ Stones fan(atic). It's _'even-money'_ The Stones are watching *YOU* at this point. *"Don't drop the ball!"* _LoL~°_ *1975:* Saw them twice (Clev. & Det.) At Cleveland Stadium; Me & John were bringing in a cooler with 2 cases of beer. My plan was to bribe security with $5. It didn't work ( _shoulda used a $20_ ). While they're removing our beer; John asked if we could sell it to the folks outside the fence. Security said: "Yeah, go ahead." _(it was a lotta beer!)._ While doing the deal, I noticed security wasn't watching us anymore. So, we *'likety-split'* with about 1 1/2 cases *still left!* Remember: This was in the _'No-Alcohol-Sold'_ days. We enjoyed a very hot afternoon as the only ones among 80k+ who had beer! (When we were walking around) People would offer us a dollar for _"..whatever's left in the can."_ "No way, man!" We DID share with our neighbors though. Then, The J. Geils Band did their set, which was met with apathy from the crowd. 😥 Us ( _Dee-troiter's_ ) felt personally insulted! "Ok, Ok. This is a Stones crowd." (we said). At dusk: The *(REALLY LOUD)* open-chord riff of 'Honky Tonk Women' started....... Peace. Stay Healthy! - Dave B.

Awesome job, I wish the Stones would produce such in depth documentaries on their music. Lol.. Also, . I think it’s Keith not Ronnie playing bass live on fingerprint file.

wow..black an blue lp.. that memory motel..great times great song..nevrr 4get my bro coming home after buying 45' mothers little helper' when stones were dressed up in matronly clothing. just grew up with the rolling stones ..enjoy every second of their music! thank you!

Your meticulous musicology is amazing..thanks for posting the results of all your research

They got it back together in the '78 tour. Watch some footage from Live at Ft. Worth. Keith is on fire!

Update on #3

That was my first concert and Rolling Stones Concert at the Forum in 75. I was hooked!

This is just fantastic. As many others have said, Black and Blue has always been on4 of my favorites from any band. Thank you for this.

This is a wonderful video. I have to disagree with you though about the transformation of Mick Jagger's stage act. In the late 70s it was okay. But it really became obnoxious. And he started to overdo the inflection of his voice.

Can't wait for Part 3!! I've watched all your Stones documentaries so far and they're all brilliant. Thanks for putting them together, all the work going into them is evident.

I am a hardcore Stones fan! Your expose is pretty much, if not completely spot on! I appreciate your effort!!!

Fantastic project. Love how you’ve put this together. Great job. And thank you!!

Thank you very much for part 2.. I will enjoy watching it! 😊👍🏼

Only so early in life could the Rolling Stones get away with all the craziness Got to love it

Excellent work. B&B's undervaluation has always been a conversation I was ready to start. Thanks a lot man.

Hello Steve. I discovered your incredible work yesterday and listened to the making of Black and Blue, Part 1. I am now half-way through Part 2. I just had to stop to say how extraordinary these documentaries are. Hell, I love the Stones so that is a give but the insight you provide here just puts everything on another level. I particularly have enjoyed listening to how the Stone replaced the awesome Mick Taylor with the amazing Ronnie Wood, via a who's who of superb guitar players. Have just watched the part about Freddie Sessler and Keith and Ronnie catching up whilst they were out on Long Island. I know it's naughty but my God, I would not of minded coming along on that trip hee, hee. I just want to thank you for the effort put into this work - it has given me a hellava lot of pleasure listening to all this. I cannot wait to to hear your take on 'Let it Bleed' and 'Goats Head Soup' etc. Thanks again for the effort put in here. I shall pass on your link to those I know who will appreciate such work. Tim.

love your videos fantastic job friend

Again, thank you. Understand it takes a lot of effort to put this together. Thanks a lot friend.

Nicely done and put together! Great stories and background details...even a casual Stones fan would enjoy this documentary...I LOVED IT!!

Great material once again and brings back great memories. Really appreciate your love and respect for the Stones and for putting these Docs together! Well done once again!

Thank you very much for the great documentary. Please keep doing this. I'm looking forward to part 3

I love how you get in to the details of the guitars, the amps, drums, keyboards and even the effect pedals. Great stuff!

Thank you! That was awesome, loved every minute. My favorite picture also - Ronnie and Keith getting "Fired Up" back stage with Chooch and Charlie. Great insight - did not know that they had lines and heroin on the amps during the shows, and lighting guys were fired if they shined a light on it. Really good stuff, thank you for your extraordinary efforts!!! LOVED IT!!!

Easily THE BEST, without question, THE BEST in depth Rolling Stones documentaries ever! Only problem I'm having watching and listening is I'm so "into it" that I've pulled out one of my Fender Telecasters, tuned to 'open G' and playing 'Hand of Fate' while trying to not miss a second of this doc. WELL DONE.

these are so damn good Steve your cutting into my listening time lol.Keep up the great job love these

Thank you for taking the time to make this very comprehensive film. As a Stones fan of many years, I find this most entertaining. Black and blue is one of my favorite recordings

Awesome! Watched all your previous Docs and this is by far your best .....like an artist honing is craft! Keep 'em coming 👍

very cool docu, thanx. your voice and the way you puttin the story sounds so professional. many details but never loose the target out of sight.

Superbly well done. Wonderfully paced. The narration is refreshing--no "quirky" verbal posturing drawing attention to itself, but rather a laid back conversational tone. I know a fair amount about The Stones, but many details in Parts 1 & 2 were new to me, along with lots of archival photos I'd never seen before. This documentary is a great pleasure indeed. Looking forward to Part 3. CHEERS

Hey mate, I've now watched twice, great job! I've seen very short clips of the flatbed truck day over the years but this was so much more, and I was thinking as I was watching it, wow, this really was the Stones "Beatles on the roof" moment...and then realising, who is there but none other than Billy Preston! Again! What a guy. Great anecdotes from recording out in Long Island, never knew any of this. And you put into words so very well "the power" of the Stones and just why we love them so much. Really well done. Looking forward very much to #3

Awesome! I just clicked on your channel to see if a new video was uploaded and bam! Been looking forward to this.

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, I really enjoyed all of the obscure details you put in. ☮️

Nice to learn things a did not already know. Very interesting. Thank you!!

I really enjoyed that! I was born in 1960 and have been a Stones fan most of my life. Your film greatly added to my knowledge of the Stones and the times we lived in. Thanks. Best regards, Greg

Love your Stones docos, better than any authorised ones

Cant say nothing............SAD............ He has been a member of my "family" since 1975....RIP - LOVE! Crying.......