Mick Jagger had spent decades conquering stages, but in 2016 he offered a different challenge: knowing your roots is no reason to stop exploring.
Mick Jagger: “You’ve Got to Explore Everywhere” (2016)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Some Girls’: Almost ‘More Fast Numbers’
Before Some Girls became Some Girls, The Rolling Stones reportedly considered a much cheekier title—and it sounds exactly like something they might have gotten away with.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’: The Unreleased 1975 Track with Jeff Beck
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Come On Sugar’ disappeared into the vaults after the 1975 sessions, leaving behind a funky glimpse of a band exploring unfamiliar territory.
‘Mercy Mercy’ por los Rolling Stones: De Don Covay a los estudios Chess
‘Mercy Mercy’, el original de Don Covay y cómo los Rolling Stones le dieron a la canción un carácter más pesado y contundente en 1965.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Talkin’ About You’: A Gritty 1965 Cover (1965)
The Rolling Stones slowed down Chuck Berry’s ‘Talkin’ About You’ in 1965, transforming a familiar rocker into a moodier, heavier groove with plenty of Stones swagger.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 16
August 16 brings a strange mix of Stones history: a secret Toronto gig, the Jagger-Richards reconciliation behind ‘Mixed Emotions’, and some unexpected Keith and Ronnie collaborations.
Twang, Satire, and Swagger: How Mick Jagger Tackled Country Music
Mick Jagger didn’t just play country; he wore it like an ironic costume. Explore the satirical side of The Rolling Stones and why their twangiest hits were always a wink.
The Rolling Stones: The Day Charlie Watts Shot the Iconic Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! Cover
The iconic cover of the Rolling Stones’ live album Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out!, photographed by David Bailey, embodies rock’s chaotic spirit, symbolizing rebellion and artistic authenticity during a transformative era for the band.
The Rolling Stones’ Lost ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ Take (1974): Why the Alternate Version Hits Harder
What happens when you strip back the gloss? An unreleased 1974 take of ‘If You Can’t Rock Me’ reveals a wilder, funkier side of The Rolling Stones never captured on record.
Por qué ‘Star Star’ (1973) sigue siendo la canción más provocativa de los Rolling Stones
Los Rolling Stones no solo terminaron Goats Head Soup; lo prendieron fuego. Descubre cómo ‘Star Star’ convirtió los rumores de la prensa y el rock crudo en un himno provocador.
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