A casual studio jam sparked ‘Blue and Lonesome’ sending the Stones back to the music that started it all—and producing an unexpectedly powerful recording.
The Rolling Stones’ Do ‘Blue and Lonesome’: Back to Their Blues Roots (2016)
The Rolling Stones in Tucson 1978: Ticket Chaos, Linda Ronstadt and Pure Rock
Thousands chased tickets, Linda Ronstadt joined Tumbling Dice, and Tucson erupted. One 1978 Rolling Stones show packed far more surprises than anyone expected.
Rolling Stones Chronology: July 21
A surprise ‘Tumbling Dice’ duet, Mick Jagger’s movie soundtrack song, Ronnie Wood’s unlikely collaboration, and more—July 21 delivered some of the Rolling Stones’ most unexpected moments.
The Rolling Stones: Brian Jones’ Early Musical Roots and Influences Explained
The Rolling Stones trace Brian Jones roots back to quiet lessons that slowly unraveled into obsession, where early curiosity started pushing against every rule music tried to enforce.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Putty In Your Hands’ (1985): A Rare R&B Cover Hidden in Plain Sight
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?
Los Rolling Stones: ‘Can’t Be Seen’, con Keith Richards al frente (1989)
No fue un éxito de radio, pero muchos fans lo consideran imprescindible. Descubre por qué ‘Can’t Be Seen’ sigue destacándose dentro de Steel Wheels.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘2000 Light Years from Home’: Their Psychedelic Masterpiece (1967)
The Stones aimed for outer space instead of the blues. Discover why ‘2000 Light Years from Home’ remains one of their most unusual recordings.
The Rolling Stones Fort Collins 1975: The Night Elton John Joined the Band
One concert, two rock giants. Discover why Elton John’s surprise appearance made the Rolling Stones’ Fort Collins show one of 1975’s most memorable nights.
Rolling Stones Chronology: July 20
From surprise performances to overlooked milestones, July 20 packs more Rolling Stones history than most dates manage in a lifetime. See what made it unforgettable.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards on Chuck Berry’s Lasting Influence
Keith Richards never claimed to invent rock guitar. See why he credited Chuck Berry with shaping the sound that fueled the Rolling Stones.
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