Jan 22: "Almost Hear You Sigh"/"Break the Spell" released as third U.S. single from Steel Wheels.

Feb 14 - 27: First ever tour of Japan includes 10 sold out shows at Tokyo's Korakuen Dome.

Mar 22: Mick conducts a press conference at London's Tabernacle Club to announce Stones' 1990 European Tour. It will differ from American and Japanese tours, with a new stage and a new title, the Urban Jungle tour.

May 18: Urban Jungle tour opens at Feyenoord Stadium, Rotterdam, Holland. The tour clocks up 46 shows in 26 European cities. In Holland, "Paint It, Black" goes to Number One on the Dutch charts as a result of being used as the theme for Vietnam War TV show "Tour of Duty."

May 30: Back in the US, Fox Network broadcasts last December's Atlantic City show. There's also a pay-per-view concert with added 3-D segments.

Jun 6: The Stones win Tour Of The Year on ABC's International Rock Awards Charlie is awarded MVP Drummer. The pre-taped acceptance speeches are aired, along with a pre-taped concert performance of "It's Only Rock'N'Roll."

Jun 15: In a Madrid recording studio, Keith and Charlie overdub tracks for release of a posthumous Charlie Mingus tribute album. Both play on "Oh Lord Don't Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me." Charlie plays on "Tonight At Noon." The next day, Mick meets Spain's president Felipe Gonzalez before the concert at Calderon Stadium.

Jul 9: Keith's right index finger becomes inflamed after Glasgow concert and is diagnosed as septic following hospital exam next day. The upcoming week's shows are postponed. It's the first time in their history that the Stones miss a show due to a band member's illness or injury.

Aug 24: Urban Jungle tour concludes at London's Wembley Stadium.

Nov: In London, producer Chris Kimsey begins mixing a new Stones live album.