Keith, on fame: “To me, my biggest fear is getting a big head, and that is when I get the hammer. Because it’s very easy in this game to believe you’re something […]
Keith Richards, on fame: “To me, my biggest fear is getting a big head, and…”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘ODE TO A HIGH FLYING BIRD’
Charlie Watts’ book, which he wrote and illustrated in 1961. The story of a little bird, but it’s really about jazz great Charlie Parker.In 1961, twenty-year-old Charles Robert Watts was working as […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman ‘A NEW FASHION’ (Musikladen, TV 1982)
Musikladen (ARD, German TV), Apr. 15 1982 Line-up: BW (vocals, bass)/Terry Taylor (guitar, backing vocals)/Kenney Jones (drums)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘NO EXPECTATIONS’ (early take, 1968)
NO EXPECTATIONS (demo, unreleased)Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios,London, England, May 13-23 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
‘SATANIC MAJESTIES’ PHOTO SHOOT BY MICHAEL COOPER, 1967
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER (1969)
I’m gonna smash down all your plate glass windows/ Put a fist, put a fist through your steel-plated door!… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, Feb. 9-10, March 11, May […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 8
Dec. 8, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Watford, England (2 shows) Dec. 8, 1967: Release of the THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST album (Decca TXS 103), the Stones’ sixth British and eighth American studio album.SIDE […]
Mick Taylor, about Keith arguing with Mick (1972): “I nearly saw Mick and Keith have a fight…”
Mick Taylor, about Keith arguing with Mick (1972): “I nearly saw Mick and Keith have a fight in a seafood restaurant in Seattle. Keith was really pissed off ’cause Jagger had thrown […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘NELLCOTE’
Keith’s “white palace” villa on the beach in Villefranche, France, which he rented for $2,400 a week in 1971. The Stones brought a mobile recording unit to Keith’s house, and they also […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interview French TV 1972 (Mick speaking French)
Mick speaks in French on this interview for French TV, Feb. 1972
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘KEEP IT COOL’ (1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano), Jim Barber (guitar, bass)
ALREADY OVER ME (1997)
Hard to hold on to a love divine/ I’m kneeling in a corner praying to your shrine… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Ocean Way Recording Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 13-July 1997Guest musicians: Jim Keltner […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 7
Dec. 7, 1962: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England (without Bill and Charlie, and with Colin Golding on bass) Dec. 7, 1963: Fairfield Hall, Croydon, England (2 shows) Dec. 7, 1981: Capital Center […]
Keith Richards on John Lennon (1978): “Hollywood is the end of the line for so many people…”
Keith on John Lennon (1978): “Hollywood is the end of the line for so many people. It’s a killer and if you’re weak you can be sure it’ll get to you. It’s […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: KEITH RICHARDS IN ‘PAST ALL DISHONOR’
In 1982, Keith was on the verge of making his long-awaited acting debut, but it was never was concluded. He was tentatively set to star in a movie version of the James […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Ronnie Wood interview (Hola Susana, Argentinian TV, 1996)
Ronnie Wood was in Buenos Aires in 1996 on occasion of his art exhibition (he was also named “Honorary Guest”), and then he’s also been to some local TV shows at the […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IT WON’T BE LONG’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 5-March 2 1978 / Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
FLASHBACK: ALTAMONT, 52 YEARS AGO TODAY
Dec. 6, 1969: Altamont Speedway, Livermore, CA, USAJumping Jack Flash/Carol/Sympathy For The Devil/The Sun Is Shining/Stray Cat Blues/Love In Vain/Under My Thumb/ Brown Sugar/Midnight Rambler/Live With Me/Gimme Shelter/Little Queenie/Satisfaction/Honky Tonk Women/Street Fighting […]
‘BEGGARS BANQUET’ photo shoot by Michael Joseph
Album photo shoot by Michael Joseph at Sarum Chase in Hampstead (London) and Swarkestone (Derbyshire)
‘BEGGARS BANQUET’ released 53 years ago today
Dec. 6, 1968: Release of BEGGARS BANQUET (Decca SKL 4955), the Stones’ 7th British and 9th American studio album.SIDE A: 1. Sympathy For The Devil/ 2. No Expectations/ 3. Dear Doctor/ 4. […]
I THINK I’M GOING MAD (1983)
I know my mind’s afloat/ Sometimes I feel so young and sometimes I feel so old… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979; EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 6
Dec. 6, 1963: Odeon Theatre, Romford, England (2 shows) Dec. 6, 1968: Release of BEGGARS BANQUET (Decca SKL 4955), the Stones’ 7th British and 9th American studio album.SIDE A: 1. Sympathy For […]
‘AUTOMATIC CHANGER’: título original del álbum Let It Bleed
AUTOMATIC CHANGERTítulo original planeado para el álbum LET IT BLEED. La portada icónica de Let It Bleed presenta una extraña torta hecha de un neumático, el cuadrante esférico de un reloj, una […]
Mick Jagger, about playing for people: “You never really know what’s…”
Mick, about playing for people: “You never really know what’s going to happen. You never know what the audience is going to be like or how they’re going to behave.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: JAMES BROWN
American ’60s R&B/soul/funk superstar (and beyond), it’s a fact the Godfather of Soul influenced Mick’s stage movements. Brown preceded the Stones in the taping of the T.A.M.I. Show in 1964. Although he […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘As Tears Go By’, Ed Sullivan Show 1966
Mick and Keith doing As Tears Go By at The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS, US TV, Feb. 13 1966)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WHO AM I?’ (1970)
Also known as ‘See I Love You’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, March-May 1970; Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, July 14-15 1970 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: GORE HOTEL / BEGGARS BANQUET PARTY
The Gore Hotel in Kensington, London, was the site of the real “beggars banquet” held in celebration of the release of the BEGGARS BANQUET album. The bash cost over £1,000 and ended […]
THROUGH THE LONELY NIGHTS (1974)
In your cherry dresses and your shiny shoes/ In a doorway on some neon avenue… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972 ; Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 5
Dec. 5, 1962: William Morris Hall, Oxhey, England (without Bill and Charlie, with Ricky Fenson on bass) Dec. 5, 1963: Gaumont Theatre, Worcester, England (2 shows) Dec. 5, 1965: 2 shows: Convention […]
Charlie Watts on playing drums: “I wanted to play drums because…”
Charlie Watts on playing drums:“I wanted to play drums because I fell in love with the glitter and the lights, but it wasn’t about adulation. It was being up there playing.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘LUCIFER RISING’
1972 film planned by Kenneth Anger, who cast Mick as Lucifer, and Keith as Beelzebub (Lucifer’s glimmer twin). Anger felt that Keith, Anita, and Brian were witches. The film was not made […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Sweden 1965 (rare footage)
Rare footage of the Stones arriving at Save Airport, Gothenburg (March 31) plus press conference at Hotel Palace, Stockholm (April 1), 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘KNEE TREMBLER’ (1978)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, Aug-Sept. 1978Guest musicians: Ian McLagan (organ), Bobby Keys (sax) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:It had been a while since Bobby […]
EXILE ON MAIN STREET SESSIONS, LOS ANGELES 1972
Dec. 4-19, 1971: The Stones (all minus Charlie Watts) hold overdubs and mixes for Exile on Main Street at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, also recording new tracks for the album.
KEYS TO YOUR LOVE (2002)
Watch out baby, I put a spell on you/ You can’t resist it, I just hoodoo you… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio Guillaume Tell, Paris, France, May 13-June 8 2002Guest musicians: Darryl Jones […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 4
Dec. 4, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London England (without Bill and Charlie, and with Colin Golding on bass) Dec. 4, 1963: The Baths, Doncaster, England Dec. 4, 1965: Release of DECEMBER’S CHILDREN […]
Mick Jagger, about discovering the blues: “I became interested in blues firstly when…”
Mick, about discovering the blues: “I became interested in blues firstly when I found out that it as much as existed. It was never played on the radio and, if it was, […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE’
Beatles song, recorded at EMI Studios, London, on June 25 1967, on which Mick and Keith provided backup vocals. Mick, Keith and Marianne Faithfull joined the festivities when the Beatles performed this […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Steel Wheels tour press conference 1989
MTV broadcast. Grand Central Station, NYC, July 11 1989
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HANG FIRE’ (demo version, 1979)
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios Studios, Paris, France, June-Sept. 1979*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
REMEMBERING IAN McLAGAN
Dec. 3, 2014: Ex-Small Faces and Faces piano/keyboard player, and Stones’ collaborator Ian McLagan (also a member of The New Barbarians) dies at 69 of a stroke at the University Medical Center […]
ANGIE (1973)
With no loving in our souls and no money in our coats/ You can’t say we’re satisfied… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sounds Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972; Island Recording Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 3
Dec. 3, 1963: Floral Hall, Southport, England Dec. 3, 1965: Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, CA, USA (2 shows)The Stones did 2 shows that night, at the 3,800 seats Memorial Auditorium. Twenty minutes into […]
Mick Jagger, about performing the war horses (2002): “I mean, I like all the really well known tunes…”
Mick, about performing the war horses (2002):“I mean, I like all the really well known tunes, I like doing them. You know, I can bring things to them. I can bring things […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: HELLS ANGELS
International motorcycle gang whose London branch peacefully policed the Stones’ free Hyde Park Concert on July 3 1969. Later on, the US West Coast division was called in to perform the same […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Nicaraguan Benefit Concert 1973 TV report
Nicaraguan Benefit Concert 1973 TV report
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WHAT’S THE MATTER?’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan.18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:What’s the Matter? is acceptable as an outtake. The guitar work is […]
REMEMBERING BOBBY KEYS
Dec. 2, 2014: Bobby Keys dies of cirrhosis at age 70 at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, after recording and touring with the Stones for more than 40 years.Keith Richards on Bobby: […]
DANDELION (1967)
One o’clock, two o’clock, three o’clock, four o’clock, five/ Dandelions don’t care about the time… Also known as: Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Blue / FairgroundWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sounds Studios, London, England, Nov. […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 2
Dec. 2, 1962: Studio 51, London, England Dec. 2, 1963: Assembly Rooms, Tamworth, England Dec. 2, 1965: Coliseum, Seattle, WA, USA Dec. 2, 1994: Ronnie and Chuck Leavell join the Black Crowes […]
Mick on the Stones’ first American tour, 1964: “Americans…”
Mick on the Stones’ first American tour, 1964: “Americans shocked me by their behaviour and their narrow-mindedness“
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘LONG JOHN BALDRY’
Six-foot-seven-inch-tall British singer who as a fringe member of Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated used to come on stage at the end of the set with Mick and Paul Jones to sing “I’ve […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and Jerry Lee Lewis LITTLE QUEENIE (US TV 1983)
A “killer” performance! Keith joins Jerry Lee Lewis on Chuck Berry’s ‘Little Queenie’ (Salute!, US TV, July 16 1983
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SUMMER ROMANCE’ (early version, 1978)
Recorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Jan. 5-29, February-March 2 1978
POISON IVY (1963)
Measles make you bumpy/ And mumps will make you lumpy… Written by: Leiber/StollerRecorded: De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, England, Nov. 14-15 1963*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: December 1
Dec. 1, 1965: Agrodome, Vancouver, CanadaRead more: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/when-the-stones-first-rolled-into-town-a-vancouver-fans-front-row-memories-from-1965https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/this-week-in-history-the-unseen-rolling-stones-1965-66 Dec. 1, 1981: Silverdome, Pontiac, MI, USAUnder My Thumb/When The Whip Comes Down/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Shattered/Neighbours/Black Limousine/Just My Imagination/ Twenty Flight Rock/Going To […]
Charlie Watts, about jazz, rock’n’roll and the Stones (2000): “With the jazz, it’s great being onstage with…”
Charlie, about jazz, rock’n’roll and the Stones (2000): “With the jazz, it’s great being onstage with such wonderful players, and with the Stones, it’s great being up there with your friends. I […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘MR. SHAMPOO’
Pseudonym the rest of the Stones used at the time to refer to Brian Jones. Eventually Brian used to take great pride in his golden hair, washing it twice a day.
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger on ‘Freejack’ premiere, Los Angeles 1992
Premiere of the movie FREEJACK (starring Mick) at the Mann’s Chinese Theater, Los Angeles, Jan. 16 1992
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TRIED TO TALK HER INTO IT’ (1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Nov. 11-Dec. 16 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:A country rock song with jangly […]
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH (1968)
I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead/ I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RG Jones Studio, Morden, Surrey, England, March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 30
Nov. 30, 1962: Piccadilly Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Nov. 30, 1963: King’s Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, England Nov. 30, 1965: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, AZ, USA Nov. 30, 1969: ‘First […]
Keith Richards about the Stones’ time at Muscle Shoals Studio in December of 1969
Keith about the Stones’ time at Muscle Shoals Studio in December of 1969, where they recorded Brown Sugar, Wild Horses and You Gotta Move : “I thought it was one of the […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘COTCHFORD FARM’
COTCHFORD FARMA farm in the southwest of the village of Hartfield, East Sussex, fifty miles southeast of London, which Brian Jones bought for £31,500 in November 1968. The building was bought as […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards explains why Bill Wyman left the Stones
Keith explains why Bill Wyman left the Stones (MTV interview 1993)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SHE WAS HOT’ (original country version, 1982)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France (pre-production session), mid-Oct. 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)
WHAT TO DO (1966)
Don’t be late for work again/ Take this time to go to bed… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 29
Nov. 29, 1963: Baths Hall, Urmston, England Nov. 29, 1964: The Stones tape an appearance on UK TV’s Lucky Stars Special in Birmingham (all playback, ABC, UK TV)Around And Around/ Little Red […]
Keith Richards, on changing his last name to Richard and then back to Richards: “It made me sick – my name’s…”
Keith, on changing his last name to Richard and then back to Richards: “It made me sick – my name’s Keith Richards. It hardly makes it against Howlin’ Wolf or Muddy Waters, […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: The Rolling Stones’ Tongue logo
*Extracted with permission from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012As long ago as April 1969, Andy Warhol was asked by Jagger to help design the next album cover and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards and others, ‘Green Onions’, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992
‘7th Rock’n Roll Hall Of Fame’ induction at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, where Keith gave a speech before inducting Leo Fender. Later on he was part of the All […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘TELL ME BABY’ (1964)
Also known as ‘Tell Me Baby How Many Times’Written by: Big Bill BroonzyRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11 1964*Rarely issued officially in ‘The Best of the Rest, The Rolling Stones Story […]
(I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION (1965)
‘Cause I try and I try and I try and I try… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, May 10-11 and RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, May 12-13 1965Guest musicians: Jack Nitzsche […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 28
Nov. 28, 1962: William Morris Hall, South Oxhey, England (without Bill and Charlie) Nov. 28, 1963: Memorial Hall, Northwich, England Nov. 28, 1965: McCormick Place, Arie Crown Theater, Chicago, IL, USA (2 […]
Mick Jagger, on the possible end of the Stones (1987): “I can’t be specific. I can’t. I don’t think I have to, really. It’s just that…”
Mick, on the possible end of the Stones (1987): “I can’t be specific. I can’t. I don’t think I have to, really. It’s just that friction builds up over the years. It’s […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘TROPICAL DISEASE’
“TROPICAL DISEASE”Working title for the EXILE ON MAIN ST album. The name may have derived from the extreme heat and humidity in the basement of Nellcote, Keith’s French villa where the band […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Paint It Black (Thank Your Lucky Stars, TV 1966)
Thank Your Lucky Stars, UK TV, May 8 1966 (includes Mick interview)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘IF YOU CAN’T ROCK ME’ (alt. take, 1974)
IF YOU CAN’T ROCK ME (alternate take, unreleased)Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Stargroves, Newbury, England, Apr. 10-15 1974Guest musicians: Billy Preston (clavinet), Ray Cooper (congas)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN NEW YORK CITY 1969
Nov. 27, 1969: Madison Square Garden, NYC, NY, USA (first Stones’ shows at the MSG ever) Afterwards Mick attends a birthday party for Jimi Hendrix.Jumping Jack Flash/Carol/Sympathy For The Devil/Stray Cat Blues/Love […]
RESPECTABLE (1978)
Well now you’re a pillar of society/ You don’t worry about the things that you used to be… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Dec. 1977; Jan. 5-March […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 27
Nov. 27, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Nov. 27, 1963: Empress Ballroom, Wigan, England Nov. 27, 1965: 2 shows: Wampler’s Hara Arena, Dayton and Gardens, Cincinatti, OH, […]
Charlie Watts on his music background: “I certainly can’t claim that I came from a musical family…”
Charlie, on his music background: “I certainly can’t claim that I came from a musical family. My dad was a lorry driver for British Railways and I reckon the only instrument any […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: Keith Richards’ sleepless records
“Adrenaline is the most amazing thing we have,” Richards told an interviewer in 1992. Indeed, his ability to go without sleep is almost beyond belief. He recorded “Before They Make Me Run,” […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Charlie Watts interview, Tonight with Jonathan Ross, TV 1991
Charlie interview on Tonight With Jonathan Ross’ (Channel 4, UK TV, Apr. 5 1991)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DEAR DOCTOR, take 1’ (1968)
DEAR DOCTOR (take #1, unreleased) Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-23 1968 Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)
LITTLE RAIN (2015)
A little rain fallin’, little clock keep away the time/ Well the rain keep a-fallin’, on this little love of mine… Written by: Ewart G. Abner Jr./Jimmy ReedRecorded: British Grove Studios, London, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 26
Nov. 26, 1963: Stamford Hall, Altrincham, England Nov. 26, 1965: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, USA Nov. 26, 1969: Civic Center, Baltimore, MD, USAJumping Jack Flash/Carol/Sympathy For The Devil-Hey Jude/Stray Cat Blues/Love In […]
Keith Richards, about arguing with Mick Jagger (1981): “There’s always been…”
Keith, about arguing with Mick (1981): “There’s always been periods like that with Mick and I. But there’s always the opposite periods of total cooperation and good will, almost religious fervor as […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: REDLANDS
Keith’s legendary country home in West Wittering, Sussex, England, which he bought in early 1966 for £20,000. The house was built in the 15th century, with a moat around it. A few […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Charlie Watts interview England 1966
Charlie Watts interview at his home, The Old Brewery House, Lewes, England, May or June 1966
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘SISTER MORPHINE’ (alt. version, 1968)
Written by: Jagger/Richard/FaithfullRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-June 1968Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano)Original version with different lyrics recorded during the BEGGARS BANQUET sessions, with Nicky Hopkins on piano (instead of […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES AT THE O2, LONDON 2012
Nov. 25, 2012: O2 Arena, London, England (first show of the 50 and Counting Tour)I Wanna Be Your Man/ Get Off Of My Cloud/ It’s All Over Now/ Paint It Black/ Gimme […]
THE ROLLING STONES AT DYNAMIC SOUNDS STUDIOS 1972
Nov. 25-30, 1972: The Stones start recording sessions for the Goats Head Soup album at Dynamic Sound Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, with producer Jimmy Miller.
SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY (1966)
He don’t know if it’s right or wrong/ Maybe he should tell someone/ He’s not sure just what it was/ Or if it’s against the law… Written by: Jagger, RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: November 25
Nov. 25, 1962: Red Lion Pub, Sutton, England Nov. 25, 1963: Parr Hall, Warrington, England Nov. 25, 1965: Arena Auditorium, Milwaukee, WI, USA Nov. 25, 1969: Spectrum Sports Arena, Philadelphia, PA, USAJumping […]
Brian Jones on the Stones’ career (1964): “Our sort of…”
Brian on the Stones’ career (1964): “Our sort of success is a first class ticket to a lot of things.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ST. MARK’S BAR AND GRILL / ‘WAITING ON A FRIEND’ VIDEO
Greenwich Village bar on the corner of St. Mark’s Place and First Avenue, New York City, where the indoor sequence of the promo video of ‘Waiting on a Friend’ was shot, directed […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘Lady Jane’ (Thank Your Lucky Stars, TV 1966)
Thank Your Lucky Stars, UK TV, May 8 1966
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘MIXED EMOTIONS’ (alt. take, 1989)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Air Studios, Montserrat, March 29-Apr. 1989; Olympic Studios, London, England, May-June 29 1989Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano and organ), Luis Jardin (percussion) , Sarah Dash, Lisa Fischer and Bernard […]
ROLLING STONES DATA 