Charlie Watts was the Rolling Stones drummer, but jazz was never just a side interest. Discover what he revealed about the music that shaped his ear.
The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts: Why Jazz Mattered to Him (2000)
The Rolling Stones on Their Debut Album (1964): “We Are Pleased”
In 1964, The Rolling Stones were asked what they thought of their debut album—just as it knocked The Beatles from the top of the charts.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sway’ (1970): The Alternate Mix You Never Heard
An alternate ‘Sway’ from 1970 offers a different glimpse into the Rolling Stones’ creative process—and raises the question: what else is hiding in the vaults?
Los Rolling Stones exploran la paranoia de la vigilancia en «Fingerprint File» (1974)
Los Rolling Stones convirtieron la paranoia del FBI en un groove funky: «Fingerprint File» suena como una canción para bailar hasta que descubres que, en realidad, es una pesadilla de vigilancia disfrazada.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Heaven’ (1981): The Dreamiest Song They Ever Made
Why did The Rolling Stones sound almost unrecognizable on ‘Heaven’? This hypnotic Tattoo You deep cut hides one of the band’s most surprising musical detours.
Rolling Stones Chronology: August 23
August 23 takes the Rolling Stones from a 1964 Bournemouth double-header to Winnipeg, Boston, and London—with Mick Taylor making a surprising detour into Percy Sledge’s world.
The Rolling Stones: 10 Great Keith Richards Quotes, Part 1
Keith Richards has never been shy with an opinion. These 10 quotes reveal the wit, bluntness, and unexpected wisdom behind the Rolling Stones guitarist.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Flowers’ Cover: Why Brian Jones Had No Leaves
About The Rolling Stones’ Flowers cover art. Brian Jones’ flower was the only one without leaves. Was it a joke, a jab, or something fans later turned into an eerie prediction?
The Rolling Stones’ Unreleased ‘Desperate Man’: A Gritty 1997 Track
The Rolling Stones left ‘Desperate Man’ off Bridges to Babylon, but this gritty 1997 outtake raises an intriguing question: what else did they leave behind?
Los Rolling Stones y ‘Down in the Hole’ (1980): La joya de blues oscura y escondida de Emotional Rescue
Grabada solo dos veces, nunca interpretada en directo y cargada con la hipnótica armónica de Sugar Blue, ‘Down in the Hole’ podría ser una de las joyas ocultas más extrañas de los Stones.
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