On Saturday night during Rolling Stones’ Zip Code tour, Columbus got a treat. The Rolling Stones played “Hang On Sloopy” for the first time in 50 years live on stage. [embedded content] According to Rolling Stone Magazine: Since being named Ohio’s official rock song in 1985, “Hang On Sloopy” has become an anthem at sporting events throughout the Buckeye State. In Cleveland, the Indians, Cavaliers and Browns all play the 1965 McCoys single at some point during home games, and “Hang On Sloopy” has been a marching band fixture at Ohio State Buckeyes football games for 50 years. The Rolling Stones’ Columbus gig took them to Ohio Stadium, home of the Buckeyes, so it was only natural that the band would dust off the classic for the first time since 1966, when the Stones played it frequently during a European tour. The McCoys actually made the song famous, but in the 60s it was a Rolling Stone set list staple. [embedded content]
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