The Rolling Stones' Top 10 Live Concert Films of All Time

“The Greatest Rock N’ Roll Band” in the world, A.K.A. The Rolling Stones, are poised to release a brand new live DVD entitled Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live next week. The DVD was filmed over 2 days during the band’s 50 and Counting tour at London’s Hyde Park where they had also famously debuted new guitarist Mick Taylor in 1969 after the death of founding member Brian Jones. Live concert films loom large in The Stones legacy. Starting with the highly-lauded tour documentary Gimme Shelter in 1970, the band has issued a series of often-stunning, always rocking live films over the years that show why they are one of the top rock bands and concert draws of all time. In celebration of the new DVD’s release we’re counting down the band’s Top 10 concert films so if you like live, sweaty, warts and all rock n’roll in its purest form, do yourself a favor and add them to your rental queue and check them out when you have a chance.

3. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (1974)

The "Official" film of the Exile On Main St. tour,  Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones features the band at their early '70s peak playing in support of their landmark 1972 album with pretty-boy virtuoso Mick Taylor in full lead guitar flight. The movie's plain-faced professionalism stands in stark contrast to.....