During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas, Mick Jagger’s stage outfits were a major part of his flamboyant and theatrical persona. He wore a variety of colorful jumpsuits, sequined jackets, satin scarves, and dramatic capes designed by Ossie Clark and others, often with a circus-like flair. The tour also featured a diverse lineup of opening acts, including The Meters, J. Geils Band, The Gap Band, and Rufus.
The mid-1970s saw Mick Jagger fully embracing glam rock aesthetics, incorporating glitter makeup and more elaborate, gender-bending styles into his wardrobe. His costumes often featured clashing, electric colors like blue, fuchsia, and lime green. He was partial to materials like velvet and sequins, adding to the theatricality.
A notable and somewhat surprising choice for the tour was his use of “football pants” or spandex bottoms. Jagger reportedly chose these for their ease of movement, which was crucial for his energetic stage performance. These were sometimes worn with knee pads.
Interestingly, despite denim being a staple of casual cool and something Jagger wished he could wear more, its stiffness made it impractical for his extensive dancing on stage, leading to a style compromise.
The Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas was a 1975 concert tour originally intended to reach both North and South America. The plans for concerts in Central and South America never solidified, however, and the tour covered only the United States and Canada.
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