In 1973 Charlie Watts was asked about The Rolling Stones and simply directed the conversation toward Keith Richards. His brief answer said surprisingly much.
Charlie Watts: “Talk to Keith Richards” (1973)
The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus: Why It Was Shelved
The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus had stars, circus acts and Brian Jones’ final Stones performance. So why did the band leave it unreleased for 28 years?
The Rolling Stones ‘Jiving Sister Fanny’: A 1970 Alternate Take
Mick Taylor was barely settling into the Rolling Stones when ‘Jiving Sister Fanny’ captured him reshaping the groove on a fascinating 1969 alternate take.
Los Rolling Stones dicen que tienen las «Keys to Your Love» (2002)
A los Rolling Stones rara vez se les reconoce su capacidad para hacer soul sutil, pero «Keys to Your Love» demuestra discretamente que tenían otro recurso bajo la manga… y ni siquiera llegaron a tocarla en vivo.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Think’: The Story Behind the Aftermath Song (1966)
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Think’ hides fuzz bass, bitter lyrics and a surprising Chris Farlowe connection beneath one of the lesser-known Aftermath tracks.
Rolling Stones chronology: October 3
October 3 brings packed theatres, major tours, Keith Richards’ Talk Is Cheap, and a secret Las Vegas show that wasn’t exactly your typical Stones gig.
The Rolling Stones: What Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Really Think About Playing Live (2005)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have very different views on playing live. Their revealing comments explain what keeps The Rolling Stones returning to the stage.
Rolling Stones’ ‘Through the Past, Darkly’ Cover Art Story
The octagonal album cover for The Rolling Stones’ ‘Through the Past, Darkly’ honors Brian Jones and M.C. Escher, reflecting the band’s struggles and creativity during tumultuous times.
The Rolling Stones Cover Buddy Holly’s ‘Heartbeat’ (1982)—But Never Released It
The Rolling Stones recorded Buddy Holly’s ‘Heartbeat’ during the 1982 Undercover sessions. So why did this surprisingly fitting cover never make it onto a record?
‘Dirty Work’ de los Rolling Stones (1986): Ira, conflicto, y la canción que nunca tocaron en vivo
Nacida en medio de algunas de las mayores tensiones internas de los Stones, ‘Dirty Work’ suena furiosa por una razón… y, de alguna manera, terminó convirtiéndose en una canción que nunca tocaron en vivo.
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