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November 20, 1963
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03.28.08 Blackpool Ban On Rolling Stones Lifted After 44 Years

Reporting by Herald Sun

The Rolling Stones have had a ban from a British seaside town lifted. 44 years after they were banished from Blackpool after one of their concerts ended in a riot.

During their performance at the Empress Ballroom in 1964, fans smashed crystal chandeliers, tore up seats and trashed a grand piano, while hurling bottles and stones.

Around 50 members of the audience had to be treated in hospital and the rockers were told they could never return.

But present Blackpool council leader Peter Callow has said the band are now welcome back to the resort.

He said: "We are writing to the group to say the ban has been lifted and they are welcome to play here again."

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