Sept. 21, 1963: Palais, Peterborough, England Sept. 21, 1964: ABC Theatre, Kingston-upon-Hull, England (2 shows)That very same day the Stones did the shooting of ‘The Rolling Stones Gather Moss’ newsreel for the […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 21
Keith Richards, about the legend he had undergone a heroin addiction cure in Switzerland through a system changing his blood (1973)
Keith, about the legend he had undergone a heroin addiction cure in Switzerland through a system changing his blood (1973): “Someone asked me how I cleaned up, so I told them I […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘A.B.C. TEASHOP’
A bakery next door to the Ealing Club, London, where Bill Wyman’s hair was first combed Stones-style. It was then he knew he belonged to the band!
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Dallas 1975 (rare footage)
Rare TV footage of the Stones arriving to the Dallas airport , plus fans before the show at the Cotton Bowl, July 1975
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘CRUSHED PEARL’ (1985)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan.15-March 3/Apr.8-June 17 1985Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
FEEL ON BABY (1983)
Wanderlust and love disease/ Taken over and strangled me… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Jan. 31-Feb. 15 1983; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, May 1983; The Hit Factory, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 20
Sept. 20, 1963: Savoy Ballroom, Southsea, England Sept. 20, 1964: ABC Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, England (2 shows) Sept. 20, 1970: Höhenpark Killesberg, Stuttgart, West GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/ Stray […]
Mick Jagger on growing up (1975): “I’d rather be dead than…”
Mick on growing up (1975): “I’d rather be dead than singing ‘Satisfaction’ when I’m forty-five.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: SPANISH EDITION OF ‘STICKY FINGERS’
Given Franco’s regime in Spain at the time, the original Spanish version of STICKY FINGERS, instead of the original album art, which focused on a male model’s crotch, censorship in the country […]
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BEAST OF BURDEN’ (early version, 1977)
BEAST OF BURDEN (early version, UNRELEASED)Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: EMI-Pathé Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, France, Oct. 10-Nov. 29, Dec. 6-15 1977*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
BIGGEST MISTAKE (2005)
But after awhile I stopped to rebel/ I’m back in the past and I’m raising up hell… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 19
Sept. 19, 1963: St. John’s Hall, Watford, England Sept. 19, 1964: Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland (2 shows) Sept. 19, 1970: Release of VARIOUS ARTISTS’ soundtrack album ‘Performance’ (Warner Brothers WS 2554), including: […]
Keith Richards, on Jimi Hendrix: “One guy can ruin an instrument…”
Keith, on Jimi Hendrix: “One guy can ruin an instrument. Jimi Hendrix, bless his heart – how I wish he was still around – almost inadvertently ruined guitar. Because he was the […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘ROLLIN’ STONE’ by Muddy Waters
Original Muddy Waters song from which the Stones took their name from (as well as Rolling Stone magazine) Muddy recorded the song in 1950. According to the Encyclopedia of the Blues book, […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Bill Wyman interview on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1974)
Bill Wyman interviewed by Bob Harris on the ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ (BBC2, UK TV, May 8 1974)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WE WERE FALLING IN LOVE’ (1964)
Also known as ‘Waving Hair’Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent Sounds Studios, London, England, Sept. 28-29 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:This song was made available on a 1964 […]
2,000 MAN (1967)
Don’t you know I’m a 2000 man/ And my kids, they just don’t understand me at all… Also known as: I WANT ALL THE PEOPLE TO KNOWWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 18
Sept. 18, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 18, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England (2 shows) Sept. 18, 1970: Sporthalle, Cologne, West-GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/Stray Cat Blues/Love […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger COMMIT A CRIME (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘Commit A Crime’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
Mick Jagger on ‘Aftermath’ (1966): “Instead of the album title we suggested…”
Mick Jagger on ‘Aftermath’ (1966): “Instead of the album title we suggested, ‘Could You Walk on The Water?’, they took a look at the photos we did in that reservoir in California […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: MARSHA HUNT
Singer and actress Marsha Hunt appeared in the British version of the hit musical Hair, but also remembered as the woman who gave birth to Mick’s daughter Karis while he was still […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: ‘THE LAST TIME’ (Shindig! 1965)
Shindig! (US TV) May 20, 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘I’VE GOT DREAMS TO REMEMBER’ (1982)
Written by: Otis ReddingRecorded: Pathé-Marconi Studios, Boulogne Billancourt, Paris, Framce, Nov. 11-Dec. 19 1982Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (keyboards), Jim Barber (guitar, bass)*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS […]
ROUGH JUSTICE (2005)
The first time I saw you, baby/ You were springing like a young gazelle… Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Studio France, West Indies, Nov- 2004; Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 7-9 & […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 17
Sept. 17, 1963: British Legion Hall, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England Sept. 17, 1964: ABC Theatre, Carlisle, England Sept. 17, 1965: Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria Sept. 17, 1973: Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland Sept. 17, 1989: […]
Keith Richards on Charlie Watts (1979): “Charlie’s always there, but he doesn’t want people to know. There’s very few…”
Keith on Charlie (1979): “Charlie’s always there, but he doesn’t want people to know. There’s very few drummers like that. Everybody thinks Mick and Keith are the Rolling Stones. If Charlie wasn’t […]
THE DAY BRIAN JONES WAS DISMISSED FROM THE ROLLING STONES
June 8, 1969: Mick, Keith and Charlie visit Brian at Cotchford Farm, his home in Surrey, to inform him he has to leave the group. Later on they issue a press statement […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Keith Richards on Friday Night Videos (US TV, 1986)
June 11, 1986: Keith is interviewed and performs for Friday Night Videos (U.S. TV) at studios in New York City, backed by Paul Schaffer and Marcus Miller.
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘HAND OF FATE’ (early version, 1975)
Written by: Jagger/Richard Recorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, March 19-Apr. 5 1975 Guest musicians: Wayne Perkins (guitar), Ollie Brown (percussion) *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
I DON’T KNOW WHY (1969)
You always treat me like a fool/ You kick me when I’m down, that’s you’re rule… Also known as: DON’T KNOW WHY I LOVE YOUWritten by: Wonder/Riser/Hunter/HardawayRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN SPIELBERG 2017
Sept. 16, 2017: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, AustriaSympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Under My Thumb/She’s A Rainbow/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Paint It Black/Miss […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 16
Sept. 16, 1963: Studio 51, Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London Sept. 16, 1964: ABC Theatre, Wigan, England (2 shows) Sept. 16, 1970: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, West GermanyJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The […]
Charlie Watts, on playing drums: “It’s been years and years and years…”
Charlie, on playing drums: “It’s been years and years and years I’ve been playing the drums, and they’re still a challenge. I still enjoy using drumsticks and a snare drum.”
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: Bill Wyman interview (ME1 TV, 2015)
Bill Wyman interview by Steve Blacknell at Sticky Fingers restaurant, London (ME1 TV), June 22 2015
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: STEWED AND KEEFED (1964)
Also known as: Brian’s BluesWritten by: Nanker/PhelgeRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, June 10-11; Feb. 4 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The first Chicago session was to produce […]
DIRTY WORK (1986)
You let somebody do the dirty work/ Find some loser, find some jerk… Also known as: LET SOME FUCKER DO THE DIRTY WORKWritten by: Jagger/Richards/WoodRecorded: Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France, Apr. 8-June […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 15
Sept. 15, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill and Charlie) Sept. 15, 1963: 2 shows: ‘Great Pop Prom’, Royal Albert Hall, London and Crawdaddy Club, Richmond, England Sept. 15, 1964: […]
Mick and Keith, on meeting each other
Mick and Keith, on meeting each other:Mick: “I can’t remember when I didn’t know (Keith). We lived one street away; his mother knew my mother, and we were at primary school together […]
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: STAR STAR (Brussels 1976, Super 8 footage)
Forest National, Brussels, Belgium, May 6 1976Original Super 8 footage
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘EXILE ON MAIN STREET BLUES’ (1972)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, USA, March 28 1972 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:Following the release of the ‘Tumbling Dice’ single, the New Musical […]
‘MY GIRL’ (1965)
I go so much honey, the bees envy me/ I’ve got a sweeter song, baby, than the birds in the trees… Written by: Robinson/WhiteRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, May 12-13 1965; IBC […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 14
Sept. 14, 1963: 2 shows: Plaza Ballroom Old Hill and Ritz Ballroom Kings Heath, Birmingham, England Sept. 14, 1964: ABC Theatre, Chester, England (2 shows) Sept. 14, 1965: Circus Krone, Krone Bau, […]
Mick Jagger on becoming a rock star (1995): “I didn’t have any…”
Mick on becoming a rock star (1995): “I didn’t have any inhibitions. I saw Elvis and Gene Vincent, and I thought, ‘Well, I can do this’ And I liked doing it.”
THE DAY CHARLIE WATTS DID THE PHOTO SHOOT FOR THE COVER OF THE ‘GET YER YA-YA’S OUT!’ ALBUM
June 7, 1970: Charlie does the photo shoot for the cover of the Stones’ next live album GET YER YA-YA’S OUT! Although the two photography sessions for the cover featuring Charlie and […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: European tour 1976 private movie
European tour 1976 private Super 8 movie
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘KEY TO THE HIGHWAY’ (1964)
Written by: Charlie Segar/Big Bill BroonzyRecorded: Chess Studios, Chicago, USA, Nov. 8 1964 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:The band played a short second United States nine-date tour […]
CRAZY MAMA (1976)
You can scandalize me/ Scorn my name/ You can steal my money/ And that don’t mean a doggone thing… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Rolling Stones Mobile, Rotterdam, Holland, Jan. 22-Feb. 9 1975; Musicland […]
RONNIE WOOD’S ‘I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO’ RELEASED 47 YEARS AGO
Sept. 13, 1974: Release of I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO, Ronnie’s first solo albumSIDE A: 1. I Can Feel The Fire/ 2. Far East Man/ 3. Mystifies Me/ 4. Take […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN HAMBURG 1965
Sept. 13, 1965: Ernst-Merck-Halle, Hamburg, West Germany (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 13
Sept. 13, 1962: Marquee Jazz Club, London, England (without Bill & Charlie) Sept. 13, 1963: California Ballroom, Dunstable, England Sept. 13, 1964: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England (2 shows) Sept. 13, 1965: Ernst-Merck-Halle, […]
Keith Richards, after falling from a ladder… (1998)
Keith, after falling from a ladder in his Connecticut library, breaking three ribs and puncturing a lung (1998): “I was looking for Leonardo da Vinci’s book on anatomy. I learned a lot […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger interview talking about Peter Tosh (1978)
Mick talks about Peter Tosh, 1978
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘AND I WAS A COUNTRY BOY’ (1969)
Also known as: I’m A Country Boy; I Was Just A Country BoyWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, March 23 1969Guest musicians: Nicky Hopkins (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG (1974)
If I have to sleep on your doorstep all night and day/ Just to keep you from walkin’ away… Written by: Whitfield/HollandRecorded: Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, Nov. 13-24 1973; Rolling Stones Mobile, […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN MUNICH 2017
Sept. 12, 2017: Olympiastadion, Munich, GermanySympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Dancing With Mr. D/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Beast Of Burden/Paint It […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 12
Sept. 12, 1963: Cellar Club, Kingston-upon-Thames, England Sept. 12, 1965: Grugahalle, Essen, West-Germany (2 shows) Sept. 12, 1969: Release in England of THROUGH THE PAST, DARKLY (BIG HITS VOL. 2), the Stones’ […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN MÜNSTER 1965
Sept. 11, 1965: Halle Münsterland, Münster, West-Germany (2 shows)
Mick Jagger on the terrorist attacks (2001): “I was in a state of shock because…”
Mick on the terrorist attacks (2001): “I was in a state of shock because my daughter Elizabeth lives about 15 blocks away in New York City. We couldn’t get through. In the […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: THE BIRDS, RONNIE WOOD’S FIRST BAND
Ronnie Wood’s first band ever (originally named the Thunderbirds) The Birds were together only for six years, and then split when the American Byrds became famous in the mid-’60s. They left behind […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Norway 1965 (rare footage)
Rare footage of the Stones arriving to the Oslo airport plus live at the Messehallen Skoyen, June 24 1965
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘DANCING GIRLS’ (1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:With unfinished lyrics, Dancing Girls lacks any spark. It’s one of […]
SHINE A LIGHT (1972)
When you’re drunk in the alley, baby, with your clothes all torn/ And your late night friends, they leave you in the cold gray dawn… Also known as: GET A LINE ON […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 11
Sept. 11, 1963: Eel Pie Island, Twickenham, England Sept. 11, 1964: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales (2 shows) Sept. 11, 1965: Halle Münsterland, Münster, West-Germany (2 shows) Sept. 11, 1970: Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark […]
Ronnie Wood, about dreaming of being a member of the Stones (2016): “I was aware of them…”
Ronnie, about dreaming of being a member of the Stones (2016): “I was aware of them and wanted to be in that band. It was soon after that Mick rang me up […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘BLACK AND BLUE’ AD, 1976
BLACK AND BLUE AD, 1976The Stones didn’t end up touring the U.S. in the immediate wake of the April 1976 release of the Black and Blue album. Still the band still managed […]
“THE EXCITING STONES!” (Record Mirror, 1964)
“THE EXCITING STONES!”Record Mirror, England, January 18 1964 YES it’s the Rolling Stones, the London lads with the long hair and the pounding rhythm and blues music. Good news for their many […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Live in Houston 1981 (Part 1)
Astrodome, Houston, Oct. 28 1981 – Part 1 Under My Thumb/When The Whip Comes Down/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Shattered/ Neighbours/Black Limousine
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘WAITING ON A FRIEND’ (early version, 1972)
Also known as: WAITING FOR A FRIEND; WAITING ON MY FRIENDWritten by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Dynamic Sound Studios, Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 25-Dec. 21 1972Guest musicians: Billy Preston (piano) From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES […]
DOWNTOWN SUZIE (1968)
Oh Lucy looked sweet just a-strollin’ down Newport Street/ Talkin’ ’bout Lu, what ya gonna do… Also known as: Sweet LucyWritten by: WymanRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968*Data taken […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 10
Sept. 10, 1963: Ricky Tick Club, Windsor, England Sept. 10, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Cheltenham, England (2 shows) Sept. 10, 1973: Release of ERIC CLAPTON’s LP ‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert’, with Ronnie as […]
Keith Richards on achievements: “I achieved everything I wanted to…”
Keith on achievements: “I achieved everything I wanted to achieve by being in the Rolling Stones and making records.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: J. GEILS BAND
J. GEILS BAND“The bad boys from Boston”, and America’s all-time party rockers, who opened for the Stones on some dates of their 1981 U.S. tour and on their 1982 European tour. Later […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger Biography documentary (The History Channel, 1997)
Mick Jagger Biography documentary (The History Channel, 1997)
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘YOU CAN’T CUT THE MUSTARD’ (1985)
Early version of ‘Had It With You’, Ronnie Wood on vocals Written by: Jagger/Richards Recorded: Apr. 8-June 17 1985, EMI Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris, France Guest musicians: Chuck Leavell (piano)
FACTORY GIRL (1968)
Waiting for a girl and her knees are much too fat/ Waiting for a girl who wears scarves instead of hats… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Olympic Sound Studios, London, England, May 13-18 1968Guest […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN HAMBURG 2017
Sept. 9, 2017: Stadtpark Festwiese, Hamburg, Germany (first show of the No Filter Tour 2017)Sympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Out Of Control/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Play With Fire/You Can’t […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN AARHUS 1970
Sept. 9, 1970: Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 9
Sept. 9, 1963: Ken Colyer Jazz Club, London, England Sept. 9, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Luton, England (2 shows) Sept. 9, 1970: Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark (2 shows) Sept. 9, 1973: Wembley Empire […]
Bill Wyman, on his role as a bass player: “I’m not an upfront person…”
Bill, on his role as a bass player: “I’m not an upfront person. Being upfront is not my forte. I’m quite happy to stay in the back there with the drums, where […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: JIM CARROLL
New York City singer and poet whose 1980 debut CATHOLIC BOY was originally supposed to be released on Rolling Stones Records (which featured Bobby Keys as guest on the song “City Drops […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Torino, Italy 1982 TV footage
Rare footage of the Stones doing ‘Under My Thumb’ live in Torino, Italy, July 1982, and also backstage
ROLLING STONES UNRELEASED: ‘BULLDOG’ (early version of ‘LITTLE T & A’, 1979)
Written by: Jagger/RichardsRecorded: Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 18-Feb. 12 1979 *Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012
IT’S NOT EASY (1966)
Sit here thinking with your head of fire/ Go think the same thing and never tire… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA, March 6-9 1966*Data taken from Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING […]
FLASHBACK: THE ROLLING STONES IN WEMBLEY 1973
Sept. 8, 1973: Wembley Empire Pool, London, England (2 shows)
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 8
Sept. 8, 1962: Ealing Jazz Club, London, England (without Mick, Bill and Charlie), with Paul Jones on vocals Sept. 8, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Colchester, England (2 shows) Sept. 8, 1965: Palace Ballroom, […]
Keith Richards, about getting offered drugs (1988): “It happens all the time. ‘Here man, you gotta try this…”
Keith, about getting offered drugs (1988): “It happens all the time. ‘Here man, you gotta try this shit. It’s real good…’ Even in London. They think it’s going to impress you. But […]
A BIT OF HISTORY: SEARS POINT RACEWAY
Original site planned for the Altamont concert, located north of San Francisco. Sears Point asked for thousands of dollars in escrow against damages, and their parent company, Filmways Corporation, demanded film distribution […]
“NEW BARBARIANS: STONE-FREE AND ROLLING” (Trouser Press, 1979)
“NEW BARBARIANS: STONE-FREE AND ROLLING”Trouser Press magazine, USA, July 9
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Mick Jagger MISS YOU (live at the White House 2012)
Mick performs ‘Miss You’ at the The East Room, the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Feb. 21 2012
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)
SHE’S A RAINBOW (1967)
Have you seen her all in gold/ Like a queen in days of old/ She shoots colors all around/ Like a sunset going down… Also known as: She Comes In Colours/ Lady […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 7
Sept. 7, 1963: King’s Hall, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK Sept. 7, 1973: Wembley Empire Pool, London, EnglandBrown Sugar/Gimme Shelter/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Star Star/Angie/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Dancing With Mr. D./Heartbreaker/Midnight Rambler/Silver Train/Honky Tonk […]
Keith Richards, about music: “Music is a language that…”
Keith, about music: “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and if it’s in the bones, it’s in the bones.”
A BIT OF HISTORY: ‘SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM’
Famous British TV show which on January 22 1967 featured the Stones performing “Let’s Spend the Night Together”. Eventually the band refused to participate in a corny skit and also caused a […]
ROLLING STONES ON VIDEO: Barcelona 1976 (rare footage)
The Stones at the Plaza Des Toros Monumental, Barcelona, Spain, June 11 1976
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 […]
TRY A LITTLE HARDER (1964)
Don’t you worry try a little harder/ Say goodnight and stay a little longer… Written by: Jagger/RichardRecorded: Regent, IBC and Decca Studios, London, England, July 1-10 1964Guest musicians: Jimmy Page (guitar), John […]
TODAY IN ROLLING STONES’ HISTORY: September 6
Sept. 6, 1963: Grand Hotel Ballroom, Lowestoft, England (without Brian) Sept. 6, 1964: Odeon Theatre, Leicester, England (2 shows) Sept. 6, 1970: Liseberg, Gothenburg, SwedenJumping Jack Flash/Roll Over Beethoven/Sympathy For The Devil/Stray […]
