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Keith Richards about ‘The Rolling Stones Part II’ (1994)
“Keeping a band together this long, it was bound to hit a rock patch somewhere. And when that happens to most bands, that’s usually it. The ship founders on that rock forever. The strength of the Stones is that they didn’t. We went through it all, Mick and I went through whatever we went through, and put it all back together. And now we’ve got it on a very interesting track again. To us, it’s like the Rolling Stones II. We’re almost like starting again, you know.”
In 1994, The Rolling Stones were at a pivotal moment in their career, marked by a sense of reinvention and a fresh start after more than three decades of rock dominance. This period is often referred to as the “New Beginning” for the band, as they released their album Voodoo Lounge, which marked a return to creative exploration and collaboration.
Voodoo Lounge was a significant departure from their previous work, with the band embracing a more polished and contemporary sound while still maintaining their iconic rock and roll roots. The album’s success symbolized a new era for the Stones, demonstrating their ability to evolve and stay relevant in the changing music landscape of the 1990s.
In interviews from around this time, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger spoke about how they felt the band had entered a new phase, both musically and personally. Richards, in particular, was reflective about the band’s longevity and how they had managed to endure, noting that their chemistry and passion for music still kept them moving forward. Despite their legendary status, the Stones were always seeking new creative challenges, and Voodoo Lounge was a reflection of that drive to innovate.
This period also saw The Rolling Stones embarking on the Voodoo Lounge tour, one of their most successful and celebrated global tours. The tour further solidified the band’s place in rock history as they continued to deliver energetic and memorable live performances.
The mid-90s marked a resurgence for The Rolling Stones, as they proved that despite being veterans of the music industry, they were still capable of bringing fresh ideas to the table and connecting with new generations of fans. The “New Beginning” in 1994 was not only a moment of musical renewal but also a reaffirmation of The Rolling Stones’ place at the forefront of rock music.
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