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Keith Richards has insisted that The Rolling Stones want to remain together for the forseeable future, as they embark on a tour celebrating their 60th year as a band.Speaking to The Sun‘s Bizarre column, Richards responded to a question about the band’s longevity. “Life’s just too interesting to die,” he said.

EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard” — it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and has made more appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart than any other song.

EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand By Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard”—it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and has made more appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart than any other song.

Bruce Springsteen has praised his wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa as he inducted her into the New Jersey Hall Of Fame.The rock legend, who was also honoured by the Hall of Fame in 2008, called Scialfa his “secret weapon” and his “baby” as he presented her with the award at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Sunday, October 31, People reported.Springsteen, who made a surprise appearance at the ceremony after postponing the remainder of his 2023 live tour due to a “monster” peptic ulcer, recounted how he met Scialfa in the ‘80s at The Stone Pony, a historic music club in Asbury Park.“I met Patti at Stone Pony. Where else? She was sitting in with the house band, Cats on a Smooth Surface, and I heard that voice of hers and I wondered, ‘Who is that girl?’ I went to find out,” Springsteen said.“She went on to record and produce with Steve Jordan, her second album, ’23rd St.

Keith Richards has said that The Rolling Stones were prompted to make their new album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’, partly because of drummer Charlie Watts‘ death.Watts passed away from throat cancer in August 2021, at the age of 80. However, he still plays on two songs from the record, ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’.Richards has pinpointed that in a new interview as one of the things that compelled him and Mick Jagger to get back into the studio.

Rolling Stones.But that apparently does not include camera rolls.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has spoken to NME about the “explosive” new songs, his final meeting with late drummer Charlie Watts and who’d play who in a biopic of the band. Watch the full video interview above.Wood, alongside Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ during a live press conference at the Hackney Empire in London last month.

Keith Richards has revealed that he pays tribute to his friend and long-time bandmate Charlie Watts every day.The iconic rock guitarist opened up about the close relationship he had with the drummer during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, and shared how he thinks about Watts daily.“I miss Charlie every day,” the 79-year-old musician revealed, adding that he has a special routine he does each morning for the musician. “As I come out of my bedroom the first thing I see is… a portrait of Charlie on the staircase — I always give him a salute on the way.

Hackney Diamonds. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” showcases the iconic lineup of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Steve Jordan, with the added brilliance of Stevie Wonder’s piano accompaniment.

Steven J. Horowitz The Rolling Stones have released “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder, the second single off of their upcoming album “Hackney Diamonds.” Frontman Mick Jagger penned the languid blues number at his home in London.

Keith Richards has explained that he isn’t a fan of rap music because he doesn’t enjoy “people yelling at me”.The Rolling Stones guitarist was speaking about the music he listens to in an interview with The Telegraph ahead of the release of the band’s forthcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.In the interview, he mentioned that he listens to a wide variety of musical genres, including blues, jazz and classical, but dislikes pop and rap.“I don’t want to start complaining about pop music,” he said. “It’s always been rubbish.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has reminisced about his “close friend” Charlie Watts in a new interview.Speaking to SiriusXM, Jagger remembered his long-term bandmate and friend Watts, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 80.Jagger said: “I knew him since I was 19, and I hung out a lot with Charlie. He was one of my close friends.“Charlie and I had a lot of interests outside of just playing in a band. We loved football and cricket.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The Rolling Stones have revealed the full track list of their first full album of original studio material since 2005, “Hackney Diamonds” — and the full list of guests. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” features vocals from Lady Gaga and keyboards and piano from Stevie Wonder, “Bite My Head Off” gets some inimitable bass from Paul McCartney, and “Get Close” and “Live By The Sword” have Elton John on piano.

turned 80 in July — and with Keith Richards right behind him, hitting that milestone on Dec. 18 — the legendary British rockers haven’t lost any of their old bite on their new single “Angry.”Packing their trademark bad-boy attack, the track previews ‘Hackney Diamonds” — the Stones’ first studio album of new material since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang” — which will be released on Oct.

The Rolling Stones have revealed their upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ will feature two songs that they recorded with Charlie Watts.The members discussed the upcoming release – which will be their 24th LP – in a new discussion with The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, and showcased the live premiere of the lead single ‘Angry’.Taking place in Hackney, London today (September 6), surviving members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood all shed some insight into the album, and explained how the band has changed since the death of longtime drummer, Charlie Watts.“Ever since Charlie’s gone it’s different, of course. I mean, he’s number four.

Rolling Stones debuted their new album “Hackney Diamonds” in London on Wednesday. The legendary rock group’s first studio album since 2005 was launched at the historic 122-year-old Hackney Empire in London’s East End. The group’s three principals, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, were interviewed live by “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is set to go up for auction later this year.The extensive collection features a host of first editions of some of the world’s most iconic books, including F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound Of The Baskervilles.They will go under the hammer on September 28-29, and be presented in London, New York and Los Angeles prior to the sale.The signed copy of The Great Gatsby is set to fetch between £200-300,000, while Watts’ collection of jazz memorabilia will also be sold.Discussing the items, Watts’ authorised biography author Paul Sexton said: “He took great pleasure in owning these things.“He valued his time at home and he would read on the road, so literature was a very important part of his make-up.”He added: “I don’t think he acquired them because he knew they would become valuable, he just took a huge satisfaction in owning these great works and tracking down, with the help of experts, original first editions.”See the full collection here.It was revealed last year that The Rolling Stones‘ next album will feature drumming by their late sticksman Watts.According to The Sun, guitarist Ronnie Wood said that the band’s new album will be released next summer. The record will have some of Watts’ drumming work included alongside that of touring drummer Steve Jordan’s.Watts died last year at the age of 80.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Jazz Foundation of America has set performers and honorees for its annual “A Great Night in Harlem” benefit, with multiple Grammy winner Jon Batiste among the talent coming to the Apollo Theater and legendary songwriter Mike Stoller among those being honored for a lifetime of work. The concert portions of the March 30 event will be overseen, as always, by drumming great Steve Jordan as the night’s musical director. Batiste will be joined in the performance lineup by a cast that includes Bettye LaVette, Monty Alexander, Ray Parker Jr., Kenny Barron and Robert Cray. Stoller has come back into the pop consciousness in a big way in the past year due to the number of Leiber and Stoller songs featured on the “Elvis” film soundtrack, with the writing due that included Jerry Leiber having been responsible for such career milestones as “Hound Dog” (originally recorded by R&B artist Big Mama Thornton), “Jailhouse Rock,” “Trouble” and many others. (Read Variety‘s 2022 interview with Stoller here.)

The final Rolling Stones album with contributions from original drummer Charlie Watts will be out later this year, the band’s first new music in 18 years.

The Rolling Stones have shared their “promotional film” from 1967 for the track ‘We Love You’ online for the very first time.The video documents and pokes fun at the notorious Redlands drug bust of the same year, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull were arrested at Richards’ home in Sussex for drug possession.In the film, which has been remastered in 4K for its online release, Richards plays the character of a judge, while Jagger and Marianne Faithfull participate in a mock recreation of their subsequent trial.‘We Love You’ is the latest Rolling Stones video to be remastered in 4K this year, after both versions of the ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ video were remastered and released this month.Check out the new ‘We Love You’ visual, directed by Peter Whitehead, below.Looking forwards, Keith Richards has shared that he “hopes” the band will have new material recorded by the end of the year.Speaking to Matt Wilkinson for The Rolling Stones: 60th Anniversary Special show on Apple Music 1, Richards said that while he couldn’t say in what formats the band would be releasing their new material, he hopes the band will “have recorded some stuff by the end of the year”.“Anyway, I just make records and then we figure out how they come out, right? That’s what I do,” he said, noting he was unsure if the new songs will be made available on streaming platforms.Richards previously confirmed that The Rolling Stones’ touring drummer Steve Jordan will be on hand to help the band finish their new album.

Mick Jagger has paid fresh tribute to his late bandmate Charlie Watts on the first anniversary of his death.Watts died at the age of 80 on August 24, 2021, prompting a huge outpouring of tributes from the music world and beyond. The Rolling Stones have since returned to the stage, with Steve Jordan stepping in as the band’s new touring drummer.The surviving members of the legendary group have opened up about the loss of Watts on numerous occasions onstage and during interviews.

The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has shared that he “hopes” the band will have new material recorded by the end of the year.Speaking to Matt Wilkinson for The Rolling Stones: 60th Anniversary Special podcast on Apple Music 1, Richards said that while he couldn’t say in what formats the band would be releasing their new material, he hopes the band will “have recorded some stuff by the end of the year”.“Anyway, I just make records and then we figure out how they come out, right? That’s what I do,” he said, noting he was unsure if the new songs will be made available on streaming platforms.Richards also discussed his time as a prisoner in Wormwood Scrubs on the podcast, describing his time in the institution as “a weird experience”. “You had to be there,” Richards said, explaining, “I mean, I’ve been in a few other clinks (prisons) over the time, and basically they’re all great once you get out.”Richards previously confirmed that The Rolling Stones’ touring drummer Steve Jordan will be on hand to help the band finish their new album.

Mick Jagger made a glorious return to the stage with The Rolling Stones at British Summer Time (BST) festival in Hyde Park on Saturday. The 78-year-old musician brought the house down as the rock band – which features guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood – marked 60 years since their first ever show at the Marquee Club in London. Sir Mick donned a vibrant flowery green jacket, while guitarist Ronnie rocked a blue suede jacket and a purple shirt.

Mick Jagger was back fighting fit as he gave an energetic performance with The Rolling Stones at British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park on Saturday night. The rocker, 78, was joined by band members Ronnie Woods, Keith Richards and Steve Jordan on stage as they delighted thousands of fans. It comes after the band was forced to cancel a string of their European tour dates last week after Mick tested positive for Covid.

Mick Jagger‘s bout of COVID-19, The Rolling Stones performed ‘Gimme Shelter’ with gospel singer Chanel Haynes.The legendary rockers performed in Milan, Italy on Tuesday (June 21), performing a 19-song set as part of their UK and European ‘SIXTY’ tour. The show was confirmed to go ahead on Monday (June 20), following the postponements of shows in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bern, Switzerland.

The Rolling Stones paid tribute to The Beatles by covering their 1963 hit ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’.Originally penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the Stones were actually the first to release a version of the song. They put it out as a single – their second – on November 1, 1963, exactly three weeks before The Beatles’ own recording appeared on their second UK album, ‘With The Beatles’.

Ronnie Wood celebrated his 75th birthday with The Rolling Stones as they opened their 60th anniversary tour in Madrid, Spain. As well as his milestone birthday, the rock band’s guitarist was also marking 47 years since he joined the group as they took to the stage on Wednesday evening at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

The Rolling Stones have finally delivered a live performance of their 1966 single ‘Out Of Time’.The legendary rockers played in Madrid last night (June 1), kicking off their ‘SIXTY’ tour of Europe and the UK. As its name suggests, the run comes in celebration of the Stones’ six-decade tenure, having officially formed in June of 1962 (they’d perform their first show as The Rolling Stones a month later).

The support acts for one of the most anticipated gigs of the year have been announced: the Rolling Stones anniversary concerts. This summer marks a full 60 years since the foundation of the iconic rock band, and the Stones are celebrating with two massive gigs in London’s Hyde Park. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will return to the Great Oak Stage for British Summer Time in Hyde Park this summer for not one, but two dates.

The Rolling Stones have confirmed that Sam Fender, Phoebe Bridgers, The War On Drugs and Courtney Barnett will support the band at their BST Hyde Park shows.The band will be performing two concerts in London in the summer as part of their 60th anniversary tour.The Stones have announced The War On Drugs and Bridgers will support them on June 25, while Fender and Barnett will appear on July 3.Following on from their acclaimed USA ‘No Filter’ tour, their latest jaunt will see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood make their long-awaited return to the UK, also performing at the home of Liverpool FC – Anfield, for the Stones’ first in Liverpool show for over 50 years.Echo And The Bunnymen will provide support for that concert. The band will be joined by drummer Steve Jordan at all shows, following the sad death of Charlie Watts last year.“Two dreams in one – there’s nothing like The Rolling Stones, and there’s nowhere like Anfield,” Ian McCulloch from Echo And The Bunnymen recently said in a statement.“I can’t explain how unbelievably happy and proud I am that my band Echo And The Bunnymen are going to be opening up for The Rolling Stones, THE Greatest Rock & Roll band in the history of time, at Anfield, the Shrine of Life and football…“The Rolling Stones!!! And at Anfield!!! I feel honoured and blessed… Thank you God.”The Stones have a colourful history of performing at London’s Hyde Park.

Keith Richards has said that Paul McCartney sent The Rolling Stones a note following the publication of an interview in The New Yorker, in which McCartney labelled them “a blues cover band”.The musician was reflecting on The Beatles’ legacy when he made the remark about the Stones. He said: “I’m not sure I should say it, but they’re a blues cover band, that’s sort of what the Stones are.

Keith Richards has confirmed that The Rolling Stones’ touring drummer Steve Jordan will be on hand to help the long-running band finish their forthcoming new album.Jordan has been filling in on drums for the Stones following the death of their longtime drummer Charlie Watts, who passed away in August last year.Speaking on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Richards clarified reports which previously claimed that Watts had finished work on the Stones’ next studio album before his death.“We do have a lot of stuff of Charlie Watts still in the can,” he said. “We were half-way through making an album when he died…”The guitarist added: “Of course, if we want to carry on recording, we’re gonna need drums, and it’s gonna be Steve Jordan.” You can listen to the full podcast with Richards below.Richards also revealed on the podcast that he was initially reluctant to tour without Watts when the late drummer fell ill last year.“I was in, ‘Oh, I cannot do this without Charlie’,” he recalled.

Keith Richards has revealed that he’s been “playing a lot of bass” on The Rolling Stones‘ upcoming new material.Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper’s ‘Wired’ column (via Music-News.com), the musician spoke about spending a week in Jamaica to work on music with Stones frontman Mick Jagger.Richards told the newspaper that him picking up the bass guitar provided “another angle” to the legendary band’s sound. “It’s quite interesting – at the same time it’s Stones man,” he said.Asked how many new tracks emerged from the sessions, the guitarist replied: “More than I can count – it was a very productive week.”Richards went on to say that he and Jagger “got a very good sound going”, adding: “Jamaica is good for sound.”Elsewhere, he told the Daily Star that the Rolling Stones are currently “gearing up” for their recently-announced UK and European 60th anniversary tour, which takes place this summer.“Once a year I like to keep my hand in – there’s nothing like playing on stage,” Richards said of his desire to head back out on the road.The forthcoming tracks will serve as the first new music from the Stones since the death of their drummer Charlie Watts last summer.

Keith Richards reunited with his old band the X-Pensive Winos at a show in New York last week – check out the footage below.The Rolling Stones guitarist assembled the group back in 1986 for his performance in the Chuck Berry concert film Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N’ Roll, which came out the following year.They contributed to Richards’ debut solo album ‘Talk Is Cheap’ (1988) and its follow-up ‘Main Offender’ (1992), as well as touring with the musician. The X-Pensive Winos also appear on his 2015 third LP, ‘Crosseyed Heart’, and played one live show that year.The original X-Pensive Winos line-up consisted of guitarist Waddy Wachtel, keyboardist Ivan Neville, bassist Charlie Drayton, saxophonist Bobby Keys and drummer Steve Jordan – the latter of whom is now a permanent touring member of The Rolling Stones’ following the death of Charlie Watts last summer.As Stereogum reports, Richards and the X-Pensive Winos played a three-track set together at the Love Rocks benefit show at NYC’s Beacon Theatre last Thursday (March 10).

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Rolling Stones have announced dates for their 60th anniversary tour, their second jaunt since the death of founding drummer Charlie Watts last August. The European summer tour will take in fourteen shows in ten countries across the contintent and will present the premiere of “a brand new ‘Sixty’ production,” starting in Madrid on June 1.The announcement notes that the group will be playing its first concert in Liverpool in more than 50 years, followed by two shows in London’s Hyde Park.

The Rolling Stones have teased a new tour in the UK and Europe.In a new video posted to Instagram this morning (March 11), a map of the UK and Europe was dotted with the Stones’ iconic logo, which lit up over several locations – including London.They captioned the post: “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” – see it below.A post shared by The Rolling Stones (@therollingstones)Back in December, The Rolling Stones played an intimate London show in celebration of their late bandmate Charlie Watts. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, as well as former bassist Bill Wyman, were all in attendance at Ronnie Scott’s in Soho, along with a number of Watts’ family and friends.Longtime Stones drummer Watts died at the age of 80 last August, prompting a huge outpouring of tributes from the music world and beyond.