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

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:16:20 +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.'

The Rolling Stones Rock Chicago

Dave Lifton — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:00:07 +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

Bill Wyman on Another Rolling Stones Reunion: 'Never Again'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:57:22 +0000

If you happened to be in attendance at the O2 Arena in London last November when Bill Wyman joined the Rolling Stones on stage for the first time in roughly 20 years, hang on to those memories, because Wyman says it'll never happen again.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

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

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:33:43 +0000

The Rolling Stones pulled into San Jose, Calif. last 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 Begin 2013 Leg of '50 And Counting' Tour in Los Angeles

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:25:28 +0000

The Rolling Stones kicked off the second leg of their '50 and Counting' tour last night with a 23-song, two-and-a-half hour show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The setlist and more video can be found below.

The concert began in style, with the UCLA Marching Band filling the tongue-shaped runway and pe

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:30:10 +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 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 Announce 'Crossfire Hurricane' Release Date

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:02:04 +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 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:54:44 +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.

Bill Wyman Turned Down Touring America With the Rolling Stones

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:48:22 +0000

Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman seems peeved that his time on stage with his former bandmates last fall was capped to five minutes. He played two songs at both London gigs and was then asked to tour America with the band. "I said for two songs? No thank you."

The Rolling Stones Announce 2013 North American Tour with 'Special Guest' Mick Taylor

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:48:55 +0000

The Rolling Stones have announced the first dates of their 2013 ’50 and Counting’ North American tour, which will visit nine cities in May and June. Former guitarist Mick Taylor will be a “special guest throughout the tour,” to use the band’s own words. The trek will hit arenas in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, [...]

Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Not Looking Forward To Glastonbury

Ken Kelley — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:28:55 +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.

Rolling Stones Add Four More Shows to 2013 Tour

Dave Lifton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:18:13 +0000

It didn't seem right that the Rolling Stones were only going to play nine shows in North America on their 2013 '50 and Counting' tour. However, shortly after the exclusive pre-sale for certain credit card holder began on Friday (April 5), the band announced that, due to popular demand, they were playing another three dates.

Rolling Stones 2013 Tour Announcement Coming Soon

Dave Lifton — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:30:19 +0000

Tom Petty once sang, "The waiting is the hardest part." Presumably, Petty was referring to nearly a year's worth of teasing by the Rolling Stones on whether or not they would launch another full-scale tour. However, it would appear that we will only have to wait a few more days to learn all the information.

Rolling Stones Confirm Glastonbury Festival Appearance

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:34:31 +0000

Even while we await word on an expanded U.S. tour, the Rolling Stones have confirmed a date in their native UK -- as headliners at the Glastonbury Festival on June 29.

Stones frontman Mick Jagger tweeted this earlier today: "

Rolling Stones Rumored to Play 'Fewer Than 20′ 2013 U.S. Shows

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:47:33 +0000

The Rolling Stones took a “less is more” approach to celebrating their 50th anniversary, with two new songs and a handful of live shows — and it looks like they’ll be keeping a relatively low profile in 2013, too. Billboard reports that the band will be visiting North American arenas during the first half of [...]

Top 10 Rolling Stones Cover Songs

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:05:36 +0000

The Rolling Stones -- like so many other great groups that got their start in the '60s -- began as a cover band, working through rock, blues and R&B favorites. Their first few albums consisted almost entirely of cover songs. As

Ron Wood's Ex-Wife Dishes Dirt in Autobiography

Dave Lifton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:08:13 +0000

It's no secret that Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones has lived a true life of sex, drugs and rock n' roll. But the true extent of his decadence is being revealed in a new tell-all memoir by his ex-wife, Jo Wood.

Bill Wyman on Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Shows: 'I Was a Bit Disappointed'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:40:07 +0000

It excited longtime fans, but Bill Wyman's reunion with his former bandmates in the Rolling Stones really just amounted to a cameo appearance during their 50th anniversary shows last December -- and according to Wyman, that wouldn't have been his choice.