“…A sober-suited crowd of about 80 men and 30 women were on hand to witness the Rolling Stones’ first gig.
There was a taste among both sexes for shapeless, utility-style clothes, stout shoes and goofy square glasses.
(It’s remarkable how many young men seemed to resemble Buddy Holly.)
Based on the number of goatees in the photographs – many were also diehard jazz fans; -
- those who were there report that the audience took some time to warm up to the Stones’ 50-minute blast of American rhythm and blues…”
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