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Mick Jagger Says A Keith Richards Apology Was a 'Prerequisite' to Touring

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:48:14 +0000

Keith Richards' memoir of his life and the life of the Rolling Stones revealed some things about the band and Mick Jagger that the frontman didn't care for. In a recent interview Jagger calls an apology from Richards a "prerequisite," while Richards shares he doesn't regret a thing.

Keith Richards Writes a Remembrance for Country Legend George Jones

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:57:45 +0000

Country music suffered a tremendous loss last Friday (April 26), when the legendary George Jones passed away at the age of 81. But more than a Nashville icon, Jones was a friend and inspiration to many -- including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who penned a eulogy for Jones that was released in time for his funeral service yesterday (May 2).

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:02:49 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.

Keith Richards and Tom Waits Record 'Shenandoah'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:00:52 +0000

A new collection of songs of the sea brings together Keith Richards and Tom Waits. Compiled in part by actor Johnny Depp, 'Son of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys' will be released on F

Pete Townshend Admits He Swiped His Trademark 'Windmill' From Keith Richards

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:30:22 +0000

Pete Townshend is undeniably one of rock music's most dynamic performers. The Who guitarist has always been notable for his energetic stage exertions -- particularly his signature "windmill" move, which consists of Townshend swinging his arm around in a furious windup before delivering a powerful strike to sound power chords on his guitar. In an interview with David Letterman, the musician says his trademark move was inspired by fellow rock icon Keith Richards.

Letter Describing The Meeting of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger Unearthed

Dave Lifton — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:16 +0000

The story of how Keith Richards met Mick Jagger at the Dartford train station is one of the most frequently told stories in rock history. Today (April 11), a letter from Richards, then 18, to his Aunt Patty describing the Rolling Stones‘ earliest days was posted on the Letters Of Note website.

Keith Richards Mends Fences with Mick Jagger (Again)

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:00:42 +0000

They may not be touring to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but the Rolling Stones are still marking the occasion — fans can sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the band while leafing through the pages of a deluxe coffee table book commemorating their career, and there’s also a new documentary on the way. In an interview conducted for the film that was recently published by Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards reflected on their long partnership — and seemed to bury the hatchet in their latest public spat.

Rolling Stones Jagger & Richards Remember Stage Crasher from '81 Concert

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:07 +0000

When you’ve toured as much as the Rolling Stones, it can be really hard to differentiate one show from another. But the band’s gig on Dec. 18, 1981, in Hampton, Virginia — now available as ‘Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981),’ the second official Stones concert bootleg — was certainly memorable for Keith Richards and Mick Jagger.

Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41:44 +0000

While we wait for definitive word on whether the Rolling Stones will celebrate their 50th anniversary by going on tour this year, we can content ourselves with the band’s ongoing series of ‘official bootleg’ releases — and at least one of the band members is hitting the stage in the near future: Keith Richards, who’s performing at a benefit in honor of recently deceased guitar legend Hubert Sumlin.

Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Talk About 'Some Girls' Punk Influences

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:14 +0000

The Rolling Stones continue to revisit stories and memories from the making of ‘Some Girls’ in honor of the recent re-release of the 1978 album. In a new interview Mick Jagger and Keith Richards talk about how punk music influenced the project.

Rolling Stones Talking About 50th Anniversary World Tour [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:17:08 +0000

Mick, Keith, Ron & Charlie aka The Rolling Stones icons of rock & roll are tossing around the rumor ball about getting together for a world tour to commemorate their 50th anniversary. 2012 marks the 50TH anniversary of the Rolling Stones, and the boys have finally commented on rumors they may tour in celebration of [...]

Keith Richards Autobiography "Life" To Become A Feature Film [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:27:52 +0000

Rocker-best selling author Keith Richards caused quite a commotion when he told UK’s Telegraph his popular book autobiography “Life” will be turned into a feature film. Detailed discussions have just begun. Keith is thinking about who would play Keith? Himself? The Rolling Stones guitarist says he is already dreading the process of trying to find [...]

Keith Richards Raises Money For Japan

Big Bear — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:45:36 +0000

Sales of a limited edition KEITH RICHARDS t-shirt have raised 138,000-dollars for the relief effort in Japan. Fans from 35 countries bought the shirts from the ROLLING STONES guitarist’s official website, and all 5,000 are gone. 100-percent of the profits will be donated to the Japan Society’s Eathquake Relief Fund. The photo of Keith on [...]