ON THIS DAY IN 1964, THE ROLLING STONES MADE THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

The  band already displayed their signature rebellious spirit, as they burst into a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Around and Around” rather than their latest hit “Time Is On My Side” which they saved for last.

The hordes of screaming teenagers in the crowd were barely containable, and Sullivan can be seen struggling to maintain order throughout the performance, having to hush the crowd multiple times and seeming to lose his patience. The band clearly made an impact, as Sullivan vowed they would never appear on his show again, a promise he later relented on.

Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones more well-behaved colleagues, The Beatles were being honoured by the UK music industry received five UK Ivor Novello Awards, including Most Outstanding Contribution to Music.