Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on St. Marks Place, East Village (1981)
In 1981, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones were captured walking along St. Marks Place, a street synonymous with New York’s rock and punk culture. St. Marks was the epicentre of counterculture, lined with record stores, vintage clothing shops, and underground music venues. The Rolling Stones, already rock legends by this time, fit seamlessly into the grittiness of the East Village, where bands like the Ramones and Blondie were redefining the music scene. Whether they were in town for a recording session, a night out, or simply soaking in the city’s electric energy, their presence on St. Marks Place remains an iconic image of New York’s vibrant rock era.
In 1981, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones were captured walking along St. Marks Place, a street synonymous with New York’s rock and punk culture. St. Marks was the epicentre of counterculture, lined with record stores, vintage clothing shops, and underground music venues. The Rolling Stones, already rock legends by this time, fit seamlessly into the grittiness of the East Village, where bands like the Ramones and Blondie were redefining the music scene. Whether they were in town for a recording session, a night out, or simply soaking in the city’s electric energy, their presence on St. Marks Place remains an iconic image of New York’s vibrant rock era.