The Rolling Stones trek across the US in 1969 was described as "history's first mythic rock and roll tour" by critics, a benchmark event that saw the band perform in multiple sold-out arenas, cementing themselves as world-renowned rock'n'roll stars.
To celebrate their success, the rockers welcomed a number of celebrities and fellow musicians such as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to hang out backstage.
