Rediscovered Rolling Stones snaps give rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into Mick Jagger and the band's glory days as rumours swirl over a huge European tour this year
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As rumours surrounding a potential European tour swirl, fans of The Rolling Stones have been left on tenterhooks as to whether they will get to see the iconic band this year. But while they can't always get what they want, they have been provided with a series of historic behind-the-scenes snaps of the group from their glory days, courtesy of a rediscovered book.
![[In one snap, Mick and Keith Richards are dancing enthusiastically with thousands of fans cheering in the background]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/17/94441289-14318049-In_one_snap_Mick_and_Keith_Richards_are_dancing_enthusiastically-a-14_1737653687813.jpg)
In what is the perfect way to start up a potentially huge year for Mick Jagger and co, incredible photos from the book Tour Of The Americas 75 have come to light. The volume seemed to have disappeared from the public eye after it was claimed to have sold out in 2005.
![[One photo sees Mick walking backstage in a dark cape and a unique hat with spikes poking out, in a look reminiscent of a Roman emperor]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/17/94439721-14318049-One_photo_sees_Mick_walking_backstage_in_a_dark_cape_and_a_uniqu-a-16_1737653694507.jpg)
However now time has proved to be on their side following the dramatic discovery of 200 new copies of the publication by a book-binding company in Italy, The Mirror reports. The pages are filled to the brim with rare pictures of the band during their whopping 46-show tour in 1975.
![[The volume seemed to have disappeared from the public eye after it was claimed to have sold out in 2005]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/17/94439665-14318049-The_volume_seemed_to_have_disappeared_from_the_public_eye_after_-a-18_1737653701730.jpg)
In what is the perfect way to start up a potentially huge year for Mick Jagger and co, incredible Rolling Stones photos from the book Tour Of The Americas 75 have come to light. In one snap, Mick and Keith Richards are dancing enthusiastically with thousands of fans cheering in the background.
![[The great and the good of the music world came along for the tour and in one snap Rocket Man singer Elton John is spotted chatting and sharing a drink with Mick behind the scenes]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/17/94439715-14318049-The_great_and_the_good_of_the_music_world_came_along_for_the_tou-a-20_1737653706973.jpg)
One photo sees Mick walking backstage in a dark cape and a unique hat with spikes poking out, in a look reminiscent of a Roman emperor. In one snap, Mick is seen singing next to lead guitarist and co-founder Keith Richards, who is rocking tan flared trousers and a burnt orange low cut t-shirt paired with platform shoes.
![[Guitarist Ronnie Wood, who joined the Stones ahead of the tour, said: 'This book is incredible. It takes me back to my first Stones tour']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/17/94439691-14318049-Guitarist_Ronnie_Wood_who_joined_the_Stones_ahead_of_the_tour_sa-a-22_1737653712112.jpg)
