Keith Richards rarely gets sentimental, making his 2009 words about Mick Jagger especially interesting. Discover the surprising respect behind The Rolling Stones’ longest-running partnership.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards’ Rare Praise for Mick Jagger (2009)
How The Rolling Stones Got Their Name from Muddy Waters
One blues song, one split-second decision, and a name that changed rock forever—discover how Muddy Waters’ ‘Rollin’ Stone’ gave The Rolling Stones their unforgettable identity.
Rolling Stones: Bobby Keys Shines on ‘Knee Trembler’ (1978)
An unreleased groove, Bobby Keys’ unforgettable saxophone, and a forgotten 1978 session—discover why Knee Trembler remains one of the Rolling Stones’ best-kept studio secrets.
‘Now I’ve Got a Witness’ de los Rolling Stones (1964): La historia detrás de su insólito título
Sin letra, con un título inolvidable y un misterio que sigue generando debate, descubre por qué este temprano instrumental de los Rolling Stones se convirtió en una de las grabaciones más curiosas de su carrera.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘You Got Me Rocking’: From Blues Demo to Stadium Anthem (1994)
A rough blues sketch, a mystery guitar, and plenty of trial and error—discover how ‘You Got Me Rocking’ became one of The Rolling Stones’ biggest live surprises.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 6
From a tiny Windsor club to Ronnie Wood joining Jimmy Cliff in studios, plus the story of the drummer who almost changed everything—August 6 is full of overlooked Stones surprises.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger on Drugs and Why Heroin Takes Over
Mick Jagger didn’t glamorize heroin. His blunt quote reveals what he believed addiction really does—and why it changes everything.
The Rolling Stones’ Unreleased ‘Prairie Love’ from the Bridges to Babylon Sessions (1997)
The Rolling Stones wandered into unexpected territory with ‘Prairie Love’. Why did this funky 1997 recording stay locked away while Bridges to Babylon moved on?
‘When the Whip Comes Down’: La incursión más cruda de los Rolling Stones en el punk y las calles de Nueva York (1978)
¿Cómo transformaron los Rolling Stones la cruda energía del punk en una de las canciones más feroces de Some Girls? ‘When the Whip Comes Down’ todavía suena como un desafío lanzado contra todo el mundo.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Blue Turns to Grey’: The Song They Gave Away Before Recording It (1965)
Why did other artists record ‘Blue Turns to Grey’ before The Rolling Stones did? The answer reveals an unexpected chapter in the band’s early songwriting story.
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