Charlie Watts reveals the surprising secrets behind The Rolling Stones sound, explaining how studio magic, mixing, and unexpected changes helped transform their songs.
The Rolling Stones Sound: Charlie Watts Explains the Magic Behind It
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Compares Taylor, Jones and Wood
Keith Richards ranked Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, and Ronnie Wood very differently—and his reason had less to do with talent than with something far harder to explain.
Keith Richards on Reading: Why He Loved Libraries
Keith Richards once considered becoming a librarian. His thoughts on books and public libraries reveal a surprisingly thoughtful side of The Rolling Stones guitarist.
Keith Richards on the ‘It’s Only Rock’n Roll’ Cover Art (1974)
Keith Richards: discover what he said about The Rolling Stones’ ‘It’s Only Rock’n Roll’ artwork and its pointed message.
Why Mick Jagger Said the Band Was Overestimated (1976)
In 1976, Mick Jagger delivered an unexpectedly blunt verdict on The Rolling Stones: people had overestimated them. But what did he really mean?
The Rolling Stones: Producer Jimmy Miller Explains Why Exile on Main St. Was So Different
Jimmy Miller witnessed Exile on Main St. from inside the studio. His recollections challenge the myths surrounding one of The Rolling Stones’ most talked-about albums.
Mick Jagger on Recording Exile on Main St. (1972)
Mick Jagger explains the messy reality behind The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. sessions—and why getting Keith Richards to actually finish a song could be a battle.
Keith Richards Gets Real About Music and Art
Keith Richards has a very Keith-like idea about music as art—and it has less to do with playing and everything to do with actually listening.
Buddy Holly: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Explain His Influence
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards reveal why Buddy Holly mattered so much to The Rolling Stones—and why his songwriting left such a deep impression.
Keith Richards on His Fights with Mick Jagger (1981)
Keith Richards admitted he and Mick Jagger had plenty of explosive periods—but also moments of extraordinary cooperation. In 1981, he revealed what really kept the Glimmer Twins together.
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