The Rolling Stones Play Knebworth

Key Points:

• Production of the second season of Laverne & Shirley was halted for two weeks due to Cindy Williams contracting viral pneumonia, with a lighthearted mention of her friendship with "The Fonz."
• The Rolling Stones headlined the Knebworth Fair on August 21, 1976, a large-scale festival in England featuring historical sideshows and special guests like 10cc and Lynyrd Skynyrd, amid rumors that it might be their final festival appearance.
• Despite personal tragedies and legal troubles, including Keith Richards losing his infant son and facing drug-related arrests, the Stones delivered a nearly three-hour concert with a mix of new songs and classic hits, marking their first live performance of "Satisfaction" since 1972.
• The event was well-organized compared to previous festivals, with military support for facilities and a strong police presence to prevent incidents like the 1969 Altamont tragedy, though drug use was openly observed without arrests.
• Although the band hinted at future tours, including plans for South America, these were delayed, and the Stones have remained active for decades without returning to Knebworth; the 1976 concert footage remains incomplete and unreleased officially.