The Rolling Stones Hit The Road…
Chris Charlesworth, Melody Maker, 4 August 1973
...and at every date the promoter is expected to provide 50 security men, five limousines, a doctor, ten dozen roses, two bottles each of whisky, bourbon and tequila, three bottles of iced white wine, one bottle each of brandy, vodka and coffee liqueur, a gallon of apple juice and orange juice and assorted mixes. Fresh fruit, cold meat, good chesses and Alka Seltzer are also required.
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