Roy Orbison was the main support for The Rolling Stones' first tour of Australia in 1965. They played the Palais Theatre, a 3000 seat venue, in Melbourne and The Big O got a huge reception. The Stones had to follow him but got a big reception also. In those days there were 5 acts on the bill and The Stones played for about 25 minutes. By 1967 this changed to just one support and so the headliner had to play much longer, at least an hour or more. By the 1970s, two hours was obligatory.
Roy Orbison was the main support for The Rolling Stones' first tour of Australia in 1965. They played the Palais Theatre, a 3000 seat venue, in Melbourne and The Big O got a huge reception. The Stones had to follow him but got a big reception also. In those days there were 5 acts on the bill and The Stones played for about 25 minutes. By 1967 this changed to just one support and so the headliner had to play much longer, at least an hour or more. By the 1970s, two hours was obligatory.
Brian grabbing his left pocket during Walking the Dog to make sure he didn’t forget his slide.
What a rare treat thanks very much for sharing. Brian having a good time go Keith.
Awesome Australian Early TV History presented by Roy Orbison and the Rolling Stones... thank you for posting.
From January 29th 1965.