Keith Richards recalls making December’s Children and Aftermath in roughly 10 days, while taking on work Brian Jones normally handled. Pressure, apparently, was the production method.
In 1972, amidst the wild lifestyle of the Rolling Stones at the Playboy Mansion, Charlie Watts remained calm and composed, preferring pool games to chaos, embodying a unique restraint in rock music.
In 1975 Mick Jagger offered a remarkably blunt view of the presidency. His “madman or an actor” line has aged into one of his sharpest political quotes.
Keith Richards’ passport became an unexpectedly revealing subject in 1976, offering a glimpse into the strange complications of traveling the world as a Rolling Stone.
Mick Jagger’s thoughts on money are far more practical than many expect. His candid remarks reveal a side of the Rolling Stones rarely discussed.
Keith Richards emphasizes the importance of spontaneity in rock music, advocating for a creative environment in studios that fosters imagination, allowing for unexpected moments that transform ordinary songs into memorable experiences.
The Rolling Stones didn’t just play blues—they used ‘I’m a King Bee’ to point fans away from themselves and straight toward Slim Harpo and the real origin of the sound.
Keith Richards recalls how ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ was inspired by the sound of his gardener’s heavy boots. This random moment led to an iconic rock anthem created by sleep-deprived creativity.
The Rolling Stones didn’t set out to be rock’s premier outlaws; the world simply decided they were. Discover how a convenient media label forced the band to pick a side.
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.
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