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Mick Jagger Says A Keith Richards Apology Was a 'Prerequisite' to Touring

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:14 +0000

Keith Richards' memoir of his life and the life of the Rolling Stones revealed some things about the band and Mick Jagger that the frontman didn't care for. In a recent interview Jagger calls an apology from Richards a "prerequisite," while Richards shares he doesn't regret a thing.

Keith Richards Writes a Remembrance for Country Legend George Jones

Jeff Giles — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:57:45 +0000

Country music suffered a tremendous loss last Friday (April 26), when the legendary George Jones passed away at the age of 81. But more than a Nashville icon, Jones was a friend and inspiration to many -- including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who penned a eulogy for Jones that was released in time for his funeral service yesterday (May 2).

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:02:49 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.

Newsflash: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Have a Complicated Relationship

Dave Lifton — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:01:58 +0000

Yes, we know that's hardly the most shocking headline you'll read today, but, with 50 years of being inextricably linked together, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards simultaneously love and hate each other. In a new interview, the Glimmer Twins open up about the true and complex nature of their relationship that makes the Rolling Stones so fascinating..

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:01:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

Pete Townshend Admits He Swiped His Trademark 'Windmill' From Keith Richards

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:49:22 +0000

Pete Townshend is undeniably one of rock music's most dynamic performers. The Who guitarist has always been notable for his energetic stage exertions -- particularly his signature "windmill" move, which consists of Townshend swinging his arm around in a furious windup before delivering a powerful strike to sound power chords on his guitar. In an interview with David Letterman, the musician says his trademark move was inspired by fellow rock icon Keith Richards.

Keith Richards Addresses High Cost of Rolling Stones Concert Tickets

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:34 +0000

Despite guitarist Keith Richards telling the BBC that the Rolling Stones hope to not "charge over the bloody top" for tickets to their recently announced two-city 2012 string of concert dates, that's just what seems to be happening.

And Now with Sports, Here's… Keith Richards?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:01:57 +0000

Keith Richards has recently been allowing fans to submit questions for him to answer on his website. The audio answers provide interesting insight into the rocker's ideas and philosophies, and give fans a chance to hear stories by one of the more interesting rock voices.

Guitarist Faces Jail After Convincing Investors to Fund Bogus Charity Album Featuring Jimi Hendrix, Beatles + More

Jeff Giles — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:00:57 +0000

In what feels like it has to be the strangest, saddest story of the year, an L.A.-based recording artist is facing up to eight years in prison after being accused of swindling millions of dollars out of investors who believed they were helping fund the release of new recordings from rock legends for a charity compilation.

Ace Frehley's Wobbly First Meeting with Keith Richards

Dave Lifton — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:51:48 +0000

We all have our fantasies about meeting our favorite rockers. They usually involve telling our heroes about how much their music has meant to us and gotten us through hard times. In turn, the rocker is so overwhelmed by the praise and asks us to join the tour as a member of the band’s entourage and you become best buddies forever.

The Rolling Stones Tease 'Big News' With Newfangled App

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:45:02 +0000

The Rolling Stones have promised to reveal “big news” to the world shortly, and apparently they’re going to do it via a new mobile device app named uView. In a new Twitter post this morning, the band announced that they “have some big news coming up! Get involved by downloading the uView app & point [...]

Rolling Stones to Meet Regarding 50th Anniversary Plans

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:10 +0000

A day after we learned that rumors of the legendary’s groups pending retirement were unfounded, there’s now reportedly some movement in the Rolling Stones camp.

Rolling Stones Keep Rolling: No Truth to Retirement Rumors

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:00:22 +0000

The Rolling Stones may be keeping quiet at the moment about their future plans, but that is apparently not to be taken a sign that the end has begun for the world’s most famous rock and roll band. Rumors surfaced Saturday in the Sunday Mirror that the band were planning on playing Glastonbury next year [...]

This Day in Jack FM History-Keith Richards Breaks Rib Looking at Nudes

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:38 +0000

When’s the last time you’ve broken a bone? I personally can’t recall a time because I’ve been lucky enough to not have any broken bones in my medical history. If I ever do break a bone (knock on wood) I sure hope it’s not like Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards. In 1998 Richards, while reaching [...]

You Want To Insure What?

Dean Of Country — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:44:03 +0000

Insured body parts for celebrities? Fact or fiction? We all know certain people have way more money than they know what to do with and far be it for me to care or judge them on how they spend it. But check out who insures what. Now I believe if you are a musician you need to protect certain body [...]