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The Rolling Stones and Jim Price
American horn player who caught the attention of the Stones when he and Bobby Keys came to England to join Eric Clapton in a band which never materialized. Price toured with the Stones in the USA in 1972 and in Europe in 1973, also recording with them on several occasions, including Sticky Fingers(trumpet and piano), Exile On Main St. (trumpet, trombone and organ), and Goats Head Soup(horns) He also toured and recorded with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen and Eric Clapton.
Jim Price played a key role in shaping the Rolling Stones’ sound in the early ’70s, bringing his signature trumpet and trombone work to some of their most iconic tracks. A talented session musician, Price was part of the Stones’ extended musical family, contributing to albums like Sticky Fingers (1971) and Exile on Main St. (1972), adding that extra layer of brass that gave many songs their distinctive punch.
He first teamed up with the Stones as part of their legendary 1970 European tour, alongside saxophonist Bobby Keys. The two became an inseparable duo, adding a powerful horn section that gave the band a rawer, more soulful feel. Among other songs, you can hear Price’s work on classics like Bitchand Can’t You Hear Me Knocking, where his brass arrangements add fire to the band’s gritty rock and blues.
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Beyond the studio, Price was a key part of the Stones’ live shows during the early ’70s, helping to shape their explosive sound onstage. His chemistry with the band, especially Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, made him more than just a session player—he was part of the Stones’ inner circle for a while.
Eventually, Price moved on to work on other projects, but his contributions to the Rolling Stones’ golden era remain unforgettable. His brass work helped define an era where the Stones weren’t just a rock band—they were a full-blown powerhouse, blending rock, blues, and soul like no one else.
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