The Rolling Stones Welcome To Shepherd's Bush
- Classic Rock |
- DVD/Blu-ray |
- Live |
- Rock
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Label: Mercury Studios
Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush captures the Rolling Stones’ legendary 1999 “secret” London show in stunning 4K UHD, offering fans an intimate glimpse of the band’s raw energy through a set of rare deep cuts and unforgettable live moments.
In 1999, the Rolling Stones delivered a performance unlike any other—a night defined by raw, stripped-back rock energy for just 1,800 fans packed inside London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Marking their first London shows in four years, the Stones followed two sold-out Wembley Stadium concerts with an intimate “secret” show on June 8, inviting die-hard fans and notable names to witness a unique set of deep cuts and rarely performed gems. Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush, a stunning 4K UHD release captures this unforgettable night.
From the moment they launched into "Shattered," the Rolling Stones set the tone for a setlist that felt tailor-made for true fans, with Mick Jagger cheekily reminding the crowd, “If you want to see the hits, go to the big place down the road,” refering to Wembley. The night saw the resurrection of "Melody"—last performed in 1977—and the only known live rendition of "Moon Is Up" from Voodoo Lounge, as well as a raucous guest appearance by Sheryl Crow on "Honky Tonk Women".
The show echoed the early days of the Stones’ career, evoking the intensity of London’s Crawdaddy Club and Eel Pie Island, venues that helped forge their legend. This nostalgic setlist came right on the heels of their 1998 No Security live album and North American tour, offering a taste of the group’s famed resilience and versatility. Among the crowd that night were iconic rockers and cultural icons alike—Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jerry Hall, and Lenny Kravitz among them—drawn to the buzz of the Stones’ rare, close-up club gig.
Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush is available on multiple formats including Blu-ray, CD, and 2-LP vinyl, with a limited white vinyl edition for collectors. For fans who recently caught the band’s Hackney Diamonds stadium tour, this release is a chance to see them at their most unvarnished, in an era when their rock ‘n’ roll roots were as fierce as ever. As Keith Richards put it that night, “It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, y’know what I mean?”