October 16, 1974 –
The Rolling Stones release their the 12th British (and 14th American) studio album, It’s Only Rock N’ Roll, on this date.
It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll was an important transitional album for the Rolling Stones. Following the departure of long-time producer Jimmy Miller, the album was self-produced by guitarist Keith Richards and singer Mick Jagger under the pseudonym “The Glimmer Twins“.
