Keith Richards saw Dirty Work very differently from many critics. His candid comments reveal what really mattered during one of The Rolling Stones’ most turbulent recording sessions.
A forgotten studio moment resurfaces. Hear the early 1985 take of The Rolling Stones’ ‘One Hit (To the Body)’ before it became the finished track.
The Rolling Stones’ unreleased track ‘Deep Love’, from the chaotic 1985 Dirty Work sessions, showcases their raw chemistry and unfinished energy, reflecting both tension and creativity from that era.
A forgotten studio moment from The Rolling Stones surfaces: ‘Putty In Your Hands’ turns a soft 60s hit into something oddly ironic. Why were they even recording this in 1985?
Hidden for years, ‘Victor Hugo’ offers a rare look inside The Rolling Stones’ Dirty Work sessions—and the song that never made the final cut.
Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood joined Bob Dylan at Live Aid 1985 for a famously chaotic finale where mistakes became part of the magic.
Live Aid 1985 nearly looked like a Rolling Stones reunion—until Mick, Keith and Ronnie took separate paths, creating one of rock’s most fascinating near-misses.
Why did The Rolling Stones bury the funk-heavy ‘Crushed Pearl’? Discover the story behind this rare outtake where Keith Richards steals the spotlight for a gritty, basement-level confession.
The Rolling Stones were barely holding things together in 1985—so how did an unreleased burner like ‘High Temperature’ end up sounding this locked in?
Keith Richards humorously critiques Mick Jagger’s solo album, She’s the Boss, revealing he hasn’t listened fully, equating it to an unread cultural artifact, highlighting rock stardom’s absurdity and hype versus reality.
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