#44 Ron Wood and Keith Richards backstage during the group’s 1975 Tour of the Americas

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Ron Wood and Keith Richards backstage during the group’s 1975 Tour of the Americas

This black-and-white backstage photo captures Ron Wood and Keith Richards in a quiet moment during the group’s 1975 Tour of the Americas. Seated in a dressing-room setting, they appear relaxed and focused, guitars in hand, offering a candid look at life behind the curtain during a major rock tour.

The scene is rich with tour-day detail: folding chairs, instrument cases, coiled cables on the floor, and spare guitars resting against the wall. One musician sits with a white electric guitar while the other holds a dark, solid-body guitar, suggesting a pause between rehearsing riffs, tuning up, or preparing for the next set.

Perfect for fans of classic rock photography, this historic image highlights the working routine and offstage atmosphere that shaped the era. It’s a vivid reminder that iconic performances are built in small backstage rooms like this—where sound, style, and chemistry come together long before the lights go up.