Rolling Stones Documentary Cocksucker Blues Online

Whenever you put the word “banned” or “restricted” on anything it just makes people want it even more. Rock legends the Rolling Stones have had their fair share of controversy over the past forty years. According to Consequence of Sound, while touring in the early seventies the group decided to let cameras follow them around during their daily escapades. The product turned into the once banned documentary entitled, Cocksucker Blues. More on the story below.

In 1972, the band participated in the film directed by Robert Frank. He chronicled their North American tour while promoting the album Exile on Main Street. The typical rock star behavior was caught on tape, which included naked roadies, and Mick Jagger doing a line of coke. Once the group found out about the explicit footage they filed an injunction against the director and the production company.

When it went to court, the judge sided with the group and stated that the film could only be viewed if the director was present. That pretty much ensured that no one would see it, because Frank couldn’t be everywhere. Thanks to the glorious internet, the footage has been “leaked” or “discovered” online. However you want to put it, it’s out there for all to see. You can view it at wat.tv.

What do you think of the vintage Rolling Stones footage?