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35 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones' 'Some Girls' Album Released

Jeff Giles — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:16:20 +0000

Pinned in by disco on one side and punk on the other, stuck in a creative rut that led some critics to proclaim they were yesterday's news and facing the loss of guitarist Keith Richards to an extended prison sentence, the Rolling Stones entered 1978 in need of a rebound. And they got it with 'Some Girls.'

Rolling Stones Expand U.S. Tour

John — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:29:58 +0000

Tongues are wagging (get it?) about the fact that the Rolling Stones will expand their current U.S. tour to include as many as 20 more dates. The band is having fun, and the special guests that have been performing with them make for a special experience. Now, what can we do about the price of [...]

The Rolling Stones Rock Chicago

Dave Lifton — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:14:07 +0000

Chicago has held a special pull for the Rolling Stones from before the group even existed. Mick Jagger was famously carrying albums from Chicago-based Chess Records when he ran into his childhood pal Keith Richards at the Dartford railway station in 1960. It began a partnership that, 53 years later, brought them back to the city on May 31, the second night of a

The Rolling Stones and Taylor Swift Perform Together in Chicago

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:59:51 +0000

Taylor Swift joined the Rolling Stones onstage at Chicago's United Center June 3 to perform 'As Tears Go By' -- and of course, dance a bit with Mick Jagger.

Rolling Stones Albums Reissued on Clear Vinyl

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:52:45 +0000

Even though they left the label years ago, ABKCO Records is still an important part of the Rolling Stones‘ history. And the label is joining the band’s 50th anniversary celebration by reissuing three classic Stones albums on clear 180 gram vinyl. The reissues, which will be available on May 28, are part of the company’s [...]

Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:45:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'

The Rolling Stones Joined by Katy Perry for 'Beast of Burden' During Las Vegas Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:18 +0000

The growing list of special guests that have been welcomed to the stage for the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour added another big name on May 11, when the band was joined by multiplatinum pop star Katy Perry for a special duet rendition of 'Beast of Burden.'

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.

Rolling Stones Joined by Mick Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and John Fogerty at San Jose Concert

Jeff Giles — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:33:43 +0000

The Rolling Stones pulled into San Jose, Calif. Wednesday night (May 8) for a stop on their ’50 and Counting’ tour, and they brought along some pretty special guests for company. The show, which found the band running through a brisk 22-song set list that was understandably heavy on the hits, also treated the crowd [...]

Rolling Stones Promoter Refutes Low Ticket Sales Story

Ken Kelley — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:28:08 +0000

Contrary to reports that the Rolling Stones '50 And Counting' Tour is struggling to sell tickets, the tour's promoter says the tour is doing just fine, thank you very much. In a new interview, John Meglen, co-president of AEG Live subsidiary Concerts West, disputes those claims

Rolling Stones Joined by Tom Waits at Oakland Concert

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:07:48 +0000

Tom Waits took the stage unannounced to help Mick Jagger sing 'Little Red Rooster' during Sunday night's Rolling Stones concert in Oakland, Calif. The rarely-seen singer/songwriter was in top form trading verses with Jagger. It's rare someone steals the spotlight from the legendary frontman, but that's what took place at the Oracle Arena.

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:57:10 +0000

The upcoming Rolling Stones tour will see the band performing in the biggest venues in the world, but on Saturday night (April 27), the Stones played a tour preview gig at a tiny Los Angeles club, wowing the crowd with a 14-song set that included an appearance by former guitarist Mick Taylor.

Rolling Stones Exhibit at Rock Hall Offers '50 Years of Satisfaction'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:56:57 +0000

As if you needed another reason to head to Cleveland over Memorial Day weekend, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced what sounds like a stellar new Rolling Stones exhibit opening May 24 -- 'Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction,' offering what a press release promises will be "the Museum’s first major exhibition capturing the band’s legendary career spanning more than 50 years."

Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales

Ken Kelley — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:09:27 +0000

Could the days of Rolling Stones concerts instantly setting box office records be numbered? While the Stones have always enjoyed robust sales on their prior tours, the Guardian is reporting that tickets to the group's highly anticipated '50 And Counting' tour aren't moving quite as fast as the group may have hoped.

Rolling Stones Discuss Preparations for '50 and Counting' Tour

Jeff Giles — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:43:29 +0000

Going on tour might look glamorous, but it actually involves a lot of preparation and hard work — even if you’ve been doing it for half a century, like the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone took a peek behind the scenes of the Stones’ upcoming ’50 and Counting’ tour, speaking with each of the band members [...]

Rolling Stones Announce 'Crossfire Hurricane' Release Date

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:45:04 +0000

The Rolling Stones have been celebrating their 50th anniversary with a slew of activity, including the recent documentary ‘Crossfire Hurricane.’ The iconic rockers will release the film on DVD, Blu-ray and digital video on May 21 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Directed by Brett Morgen, ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ uses archival footage, as well as contemporary interviews with [...]

Mick Jagger Admits Rolling Stones Fans Don't Want To Hear The New Songs

Dave Lifton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:54:44 +0000

We've all been to concerts by classic artists where the frontman acts excited about playing a song from the new album, even as we make our way to the bathroom and concession stands. However, Mick Jagger has admitted that there's virtually no point in trying to work the two new Rolling Stones songs into the set, because the fans don't want to hear them.

Rolling Stones Add Washington, D.C. Date to Their 2013 Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:23:38 +0000

The Rolling Stones have added one more date to their '50 & Counting' North American tour, which will run through May and June. The legendary rockers have announced a concert - which they are billing as the final date on the tour - at the Verzion Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 24.

Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Not Looking Forward To Glastonbury

Ken Kelley — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:14:45 +0000

If anyone should know that you can't always get what you want, it should be the legendary Rolling Stones. Two weeks ago, the group announced that they would be serving as one of the headliners for the Glastonbury Festival. Not everyone in the Stones camp is pleased with this plan, however.

15 Years Ago: Ron Wood Saved From Boat Fire

Dave Swanson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:56:30 +0000

On April 8, 1998, Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood was rescued by paparazzi from a yacht fire. Seems the legendary guitarist was out on a boat trip near Brazil, as another boat of paparazzi was on the chase behind to try and score some candid photos. As the otherwise mellow excursion proceeded, Wood's boat suddenly burst into flames.