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.
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.
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 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.
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 second eldest daughter Jade is officially off the market. She is engaged to marry her DJ boyfriend.
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?)
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.
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.
