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Rolling Stones — Tour of the Americas with Billy Preston
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, June 17-18, 1975
Captured during the Rolling Stones' Tour of the Americas, this photograph freezes a rare onstage collaboration featuring Billy Preston—"the Fifth Beatle"—alongside the Stones. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
This photograph freezes a rare onstage collaboration between Ronnie Wood, Billy Preston, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards, all gathered at the front microphones. The lineup strongly suggests one of Preston's mid-set feature numbers—most likely "Outa-Space"—when Preston left his keyboard to sing and dance center-stage alongside Jagger. The warm stage haze and close physical proximity of the performers convey a spontaneous, celebratory energy that defined this tour.
The Heritage
Billy Preston's presence places this image at a unique crossroads of modern music history. By 1975, Preston was already globally recognized for his pivotal role with The Beatles. During the Stones' Tour of the Americas, Preston was not a sideman but a featured collaborator, temporarily transforming the band into his backing group. This moment reflects the Stones' deliberate shift toward funk, soul, and rhythmic experimentation—and marks Ronnie Wood's first tour as a member of the band.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 22.82" × 15.93"
Image Area: 20.16" × 12.6"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 23"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 34.24" × 23.9"
Image Area: 30.24" × 18.9"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 35"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 47.07" × 32.86"
Image Area: 41.57" × 25.98"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 48"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs
Provenance & Release
Previously unreleased from the John Rowlands archive. Although the June 17 performance contributed recordings to the live album Love You Live, this specific image has never been published, exhibited, or printed at full resolution. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, June 17-18, 1975
Captured during the Rolling Stones' Tour of the Americas, this photograph freezes a rare onstage collaboration featuring Billy Preston—"the Fifth Beatle"—alongside the Stones. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
This photograph freezes a rare onstage collaboration between Ronnie Wood, Billy Preston, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards, all gathered at the front microphones. The lineup strongly suggests one of Preston's mid-set feature numbers—most likely "Outa-Space"—when Preston left his keyboard to sing and dance center-stage alongside Jagger. The warm stage haze and close physical proximity of the performers convey a spontaneous, celebratory energy that defined this tour.
The Heritage
Billy Preston's presence places this image at a unique crossroads of modern music history. By 1975, Preston was already globally recognized for his pivotal role with The Beatles. During the Stones' Tour of the Americas, Preston was not a sideman but a featured collaborator, temporarily transforming the band into his backing group. This moment reflects the Stones' deliberate shift toward funk, soul, and rhythmic experimentation—and marks Ronnie Wood's first tour as a member of the band.
Editions & Dimensions
SMALL (16") — Edition 150
Paper Size: 22.82" × 15.93"
Image Area: 20.16" × 12.6"
Margins: 1.33" (sides/top), 2" (bottom)
Shipping: 23"L × 5"W × 5"H, 2.0 lbs
MEDIUM (24") — Edition 100
Paper Size: 34.24" × 23.9"
Image Area: 30.24" × 18.9"
Margins: 2" (sides/top), 3" (bottom)
Shipping: 35"L × 5"W × 5"H, 3.0 lbs
LARGE (33") — Edition 50
Paper Size: 47.07" × 32.86"
Image Area: 41.57" × 25.98"
Margins: 2.75" (sides/top), 4.13" (bottom)
Shipping: 48"L × 6"W × 6"H, 4.0 lbs