The Rolling Stones in Bandung revolved around two figures of the band, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The coverage of them often focused on images of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Mick Jagger visited Indonesia several times, traveling to Bali and playing a show in Jakarta in 1988.
The Beatles challenge The Rolling Stones to a duel (1967)
An imaginative article about The Beatles challenging The Rolling Stones. The Beatles are called a moral group, while The Rolling Stones are considered a degenerate group.
”Mick Jagger: Love Bali because the People didn’t care about him”
Aktuil journalist, Ipong Constantinopel, met Mick Jagger who was on holiday in Bali in 1969. In the conversation, Ipong asked Jagger about his film debut, the LSD problem that landed him in prison, and told Jagger that in Bandung there had been a group of The Rolling Stones fans since 1966.
”Two Rolling Stones that Cause a Commotion”
Reports about the trial of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards who were caught in a drug case and the support of fans who waited outside the court which caused a riot.
Aktuil 098 (1971)
Ipong Constantinople met Mick Jagger again in Bali. This time he stalked Mick Jagger for three days and pretended to be a photographer who did not know Jagger. In the end he claimed to be a journalist and interviewed Jagger who was on vacation with his wife, Bianca and their daughter.
Hai Magazine (November 1988)
Hai Magazine’s reportage for Mick Jagger’s concert at Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, October 30, 1988. This event was held by Ono Artists Promotion led by Rinny Noor, wife of God Bless bass player, Donny Fattah. There were around 70 thousand spectators who had been waiting since midday to enter the concert area. As a form of anticipation, the organizers recruited 220 security officers who were tasked with checking tickets. This concert was also recorded as one of the concerts that ended in a riot and major chaos marked by acts of vandalism and burning of several cars parked around the Senayan Stadium performance area because some spectators who did not have tickets forced their way in.
Aktuil 152 (November 1974)
An in-depth article in Aktuil magazine about The Rolling Stones.
Vista 016 (September 1983)
Vista magazine’s report for the Rolling Stones’ US tour finale complete with photos of the Hell’s Angels biker gang running riot.
Variasi No. 25 (December 1983)
The news about Mick Jagger’s relationship with US model Jerry Hall. Using a bombastic title by calling Jerry Hall the “Tamer of the Party Animal”.
”The Rolling Stones provoked the youth to make a riot on the street…”
Lyrics of “Street Fighting Man” published in Aktuil magazine. The song is described as a protest song. Note how Aktuil capitalizes “REVOLUTION”.
”The Rolling Stones provoked the youth to make a riot on the street…”
After Aktuil’s success with a two-day show of Deep Purple in 1975, Aktuil mentioned that they would invite The Rolling Stones. They claimed they had contacted the manager and so on, and was optimistic it would be crazier than the Deep Purple show.
But it never happened.
”The Rolling Stones tour trivia”
Various facts about The Rolling Stones’ tour include the fact that Mick Jagger would go berserk if there wasn’t a certain perfume in his room, the organizers’ obligation to provide alcohol on stage, and Keith Richards having lots of groupie girlfriends.
Five Bootleg Tapes of The Rolling Stones
Five pirated cassettes of The Rolling Stones that became the easiest and cheapest access for public to know the band. In the 1970s to 1980s, piracy of western music records including The Rolling Stones made by local record labels was rampant. This practice decreased after the government’s policy in the 1980s prohibited piracy as a result of protests by Irish musician Bob Geldof who was upset because his Live Aid concert was pirated in Indonesia.