After 61 Years, The Rolling Stones Debut New Album At NYC Night Club With Lady Gaga

On October 19, The Rolling Stones launched their new album, Hackney Diamonds, at a secret New York City nightclub with Lady Gaga.

Elvis Costello and Diana Krall were seen on the balcony with the closest view of the stage. 

Many other stars were present, including Daniel Craig, Jimmy Fallon, Rachel Weisz, Keegan Michael Key, Mary Kate Olson, Trevor Noah, along with Rolling Stone editor Gus Wenner and his father, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner.

Mick Jagger, 80, still maintained his youthful exuberance for his fans, with no decline in energy despite his age.

Six hundred fans got to hear the band power through old favorites, with songs off the new album interspersed throughout. Gaga joined the band on stage to perform their new track, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” Clad in platform heels and a sparkly black-and-maroon bell bottom jumpsuit, Gaga did a high counterpart and response to Jagger’s lead vocals. 

Questlove deejayed before and after the show. 

Steve Jordan, paid homage to the late Charlie Watts, drummer for the band from 1963 until his death in 2021. Watts personally anointed Jordan to be the band’s new drummer. Jordan played a special drum solo in Watts’ honor and made a point to hold his drumsticks in Watts’ fashion.

The new album dropped approximately 90 minutes after the band left the stage.

Hackney Diamonds ends with a cover of their classic “Rolling Stone Blues,” a song from when the band began, 61 years ago.

While some might think this is a sign of the last album, videos of Thursday night’s show suggest that the band has a long way to go before they put down their instruments.

The Rolling Stones have been active across seven decades, and are one of the most popular bands of the rock era.