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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.

Mick Jagger Admits Rolling Stones Fans Don't Want To Hear The New Songs

Dave Lifton — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:54:44 +0000

We've all been to concerts by classic artists where the frontman acts excited about playing a song from the new album, even as we make our way to the bathroom and concession stands. However, Mick Jagger has admitted that there's virtually no point in trying to work the two new Rolling Stones songs into the set, because the fans don't want to hear them.

Steven Tyler Says Mick Jagger Comparisons Hurt

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:49:20 +0000

After 40 years with Aerosmith, Steven Tyler takes the long view on the group's well-documented ups and downs. He's comfortable with what the band have achieved in their career together. But that doesn't mean the unfavorable comparisons to Mick Jagger from early in his career don't still sting.

Joe Walsh 'Cooking Up Something' With Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr + More

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:19:49 +0000

It’s not clear what Joe Walsh is working on exactly, but the lineup he’s assembled is certainly intriguing. The Eagles guitarist teased fans with a photoÂ that indicates something very cool will be coming soon. “Cooking up something here at Capitol Records,” Walsh said on FacebookÂ on Friday (March 8). “I think you’ll like it.” Pictured (from [...]

Mick Jagger Peeved About New Rolling Stones-Inspired Memoir

Jeff Giles — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:48:17 +0000

The Rolling Stones have unleashed a torrent of merchandising tie-ins over the years, but that doesn't mean they're down with any old piece of Stones-related product. Just ask Mick Jagger, who's currently annoyed with the band's former financial adviser, Prince Rupert Loewenstein, over Loewenstein's plans to publish a memoir about his time in their employ.

20 Years Ago: Mick Jagger's 'Wandering Spirit' Released

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:58:06 +0000

It took him three tries, but on Feb. 8, 1993 Mick Jagger finally released a solo album Rolling Stones fans could fully get behind: ‘Wandering Spirit.’ On his previous two efforts — 1985′s ‘She’s the Boss’ and 1987′s ‘Primitive Cool’ — Jagger was seemingly too concerned with reaching a wider, pop-loving audience. Perhaps this was [...]

Mick Jagger's Secret Love Letters to Actress Auctioned for $300K

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:12:33 +0000

Love letters written by Mick Jagger to American actress Marsha Hunt during the summer of 1969 have been auctioned by Sothebys for more than twice the expected sum. An unidentified buyer paid over $300K for 10 passionate, revealing letters that came during a time of much turbulence for the Rolling Stones frontman.

Watch Mick Jagger Deliver 'The Late Show With David Letterman' Top 10 List

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:05:57 +0000

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger has played the Ed Sullivan Theater many times before, but this time the vocalist returned for a bit of comedy rather than music. Jagger, who has been in the New York area for the Rolling Stones 50th anniversary performances, dropped by 'The Late Show With David Letterman' Tuesday night (Dec. 11) to provide a Top 10 list.

Mick Jagger Remembers 'A Simpler America' in Wake of CIA Scandal

Chad Childers — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:30:49 +0000

The Rolling Stones are back in America to promote their new film 'Crossfire Hurricane,' and while speaking to reporters at the premiere, singer Mick Jagger used the platform to make a joke about the demise of former CIA director David Petraeus.

Happy Birthday Mick Jagger! – Pic of the Week

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:00:54 +0000

Happy Birthday Mick Jagger! The Rolling Stones ringleader turns 69 years young today, July 26. The pic of the week, shown above, displays a fresh-faced Jagger striking a pose in the early ’60s, just as the Stones were starting to make some serious noise. Do you think he knew that a few decades later he’d be revered [...]

Author of New Mick Jagger Book Says Eric Clapton 'Begged Him' Not to Steal His Girlfriend

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:30:39 +0000

Mick Jagger‘s sexual exploits have been the topic of conversation lately, as a new book called ‘Mick: the Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger’ details his many affairs with famous women, and men. The book’s author, journalist Christopher Andersen, tells Washington D.C. radio station Big 100.3 that the Rolling Stones singer made romance a competition.

Pete Townshend Jokes About Mick Jagger's 'Huge,' 'Tasty' Penis

Chad Childers — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:00:48 +0000

Mick Jagger‘s sex life is getting plenty of play these days thanks to the new book, ‘Mick: The Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger,’ which detailed his romantic pursuits of Angelina Jolie, David Bowie, and current French first lady Carla Bruni.

The Rolling Stones Hit The Ten Million Fan Mark On Facebook

Dave Swanson — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:34:15 +0000

While it may not define eternal “satisfaction,” the Rolling Stones have hit a high mark when it comes to the world of Facebook. They recently hit the ten million “like” mark. To acknowledge the milestone, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood all got together to record a thank you message to their fans.

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.

President Obama Sings 'Sweet Home Chicago' With Mick Jagger – How Did He Do?

Don Deane — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:59 +0000

President Barack Obama once again showed off his vocal talents by singing ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ during a blues concert at the White House on Tuesday night. How did the performance compare to the Commander-in-Chief’s rendition of Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ last month? Watch below and decide.

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.

Mick Jagger's Daughter Jade to Wed

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:24 +0000

Mick Jagger‘s second eldest daughter Jade is officially off the market. She is engaged to marry her DJ boyfriend. The Daily Mail reports that Jade, a 40-year-old jewelry designing mother of two daughters (Assisi, 20, and Amba, 17) from her previous relationship with Piers Jackson, will wed music festival promoter and DJ Adrian Fillary. Jade [...]

Mick Jagger Sends Fans A Holiday Card – Pic of the Week

Dave Swanson — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:00:31 +0000

Mick Jagger is always on the move! This Rolling Stone really doesn’t gather any moss! With a hectic 2011 nearly behind him, he took a moment to thank his fans and wish well to one and all. You can read his message right here. (Wow, he even writes like a rich guy, huh?)

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.