In 1988, Marianne Faithfull pushed back against the Stones mythology, insisting her influence came from being herself—not from Mick Jagger, gossip or supposed songwriting connections.
Marianne Faithfull on Her Influence and Mick Jagger (1988)
The Rolling Stones’ Lost 1972 Live Album: Why It Was Shelved
The Rolling Stones nearly released a double live album from their explosive 1972 U.S. tour. Then Allen Klein and ABKCO pulled the plug, leaving a fascinating rock ’n’ roll mystery.
‘Till the Next Goodbye’ de los Rolling Stones: Una canción tranquila sobre un amor secreto (1974)
Los Rolling Stones nunca tocaron ‘Till the Next Goodbye’ en vivo. Bajo su delicada superficie acústica se esconde una historia de amor secreto… y una curiosa conexión con Carly Simon.
Step into the Blues: The Rolling Stones Cover ‘Hi-Heel Sneakers’ (1964)
Before superstardom, The Rolling Stones were still deep in the blues. Their 1964 take on ‘Hi-Heel Sneakers’ captures a young band with attitude to spare.
The Rolling Stones at Wembley 1973: When the Show Turned Wild
The Rolling Stones’ Wembley 1973 concert started unevenly before exploding into chaos, with Mick Taylor blazing, fans running wild and even a Coke bottle heading toward Jagger.
Rolling Stones Chronology: September 8
From Mick Taylor’s first recording to Wembley chaos and Buddy Guy joining the Stones, September 8 has produced some wonderfully unexpected moments in their history.
Brian Jones on His Career: “I’m Not Really Satisfied”
Brian Jones helped build The Rolling Stones, yet fame brought him little satisfaction. His candid words reveal the artistic frustration hiding behind the band’s early success.
The Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck: The Guitarist Who Got Away
Jeff Beck nearly became a Rolling Stone. He recorded with the band, turned down the job, worked with Mick Jagger, and eventually reunited with the Stones onstage.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Beast of Burden’: The Unreleased 1977 Early Version
Before ‘Beast of Burden’ became familiar, The Rolling Stones took it somewhere very different. Hear this rare 1977 early version with its striking falsetto vocals.
‘Melody’ de los Rolling Stones y la conexión con Billy Preston (1976)
Billy Preston ayudó a dar vida a ‘Melody’, pero su papel fue mucho más allá de tocar el piano. El desvío jazzístico de The Rolling Stones tiene una fascinante historia de colaboración, improvisación y créditos discutidos.
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