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Ron Wood Predicts More New Rolling Stones Music

Jeff Giles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:05 +0000

While they may not be celebrating their 50th anniversary quite as enthusiastically as some fans might have wanted, the Rolling Stones appear to have gotten back into gear with their latest tour -- and guitarist Ron Wood thinks these dates will serve as a springboard into more new music from the group.

Bill Wyman Says Rolling Stones Often Faked Each Others Autographs

Dave Swanson — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:51:16 +0000

According to former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, the band members used to forge each others' signatures when signing large amounts of memorabilia. All except for Charlie Watts, that is.

35 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones' 'Some Girls' Album Released

Jeff Giles — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:16:20 +0000

Pinned in by disco on one side and punk on the other, stuck in a creative rut that led some critics to proclaim they were yesterday's news and facing the loss of guitarist Keith Richards to an extended prison sentence, the Rolling Stones entered 1978 in need of a rebound. And they got it with 'Some Girls.'

The Rolling Stones and Taylor Swift Perform Together in Chicago

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:59:51 +0000

Taylor Swift joined the Rolling Stones onstage at Chicago's United Center last night (June 3) to perform 'As Tears Go By' -- and of course, dance a bit with Mick Jagger.

Taylor Swift to Join Rolling Stones in Chicago

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:18:57 +0000

The Rolling Stones announced that Taylor Swift will join them tonight (June 3) for the third of three shows in Chicago, Ill. Previous special guests for the dates at the United Center included Sheryl Crow on May 31 and bluesman Taj Mahal on May 28.

The Rolling Stones Rock Chicago

Dave Lifton — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:14:07 +0000

Chicago has held a special pull for the Rolling Stones from before the group even existed. Mick Jagger was famously carrying albums from Chicago-based Chess Records when he ran into his childhood pal Keith Richards at the Dartford railway station in 1960. It began a partnership that, 53 years later, brought them back to the city on May 31, the second night of a

Rolling Stones Joined by Dave Grohl at Anaheim Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:16 +0000

Fans who attended the Anaheim, Calif. date of the Rolling Stones' '50 & Counting' Tour' got a little bit more than they bargained for Saturday night (May 18). Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl came out mid-set at the Honda Center to join the legendary rockers for a searing rendition of 'Bitch.'

Bill Wyman on Another Rolling Stones Reunion: 'Never Again'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:57:22 +0000

If you happened to be in attendance at the O2 Arena in London last November when Bill Wyman joined the Rolling Stones on stage for the first time in roughly 20 years, hang on to those memories, because Wyman says it'll never happen again.

Rolling Stones Albums Reissued on Clear Vinyl

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:52:45 +0000

Even though they left the label years ago, ABKCO Records is still an important part of the Rolling Stones‘ history. And the label is joining the band’s 50th anniversary celebration by reissuing three classic Stones albums on clear 180 gram vinyl. The reissues, which will be available on May 28, are part of the company’s [...]

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose + DJ Ashba Take In a Rolling Stones Show – Pic of the Week

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:46:01 +0000

With the Rolling Stones ’50 and Counting’ tour finally underway, the first few shows have proven to be star-studded affairs both on and off the stage. When the tour rolled into Las Vegas over the weekend even Axl Rose and DJ Ashba from Guns N’ Roses wanted to get in on the action, but it wasn’t as guest performers, a slot taken on the night by Katy Perry.

The Rolling Stones Joined by Katy Perry for 'Beast of Burden' During Las Vegas Show

Jeff Giles — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:18 +0000

The growing list of special guests that have been welcomed to the stage for the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour added another big name on Saturday (May 11), when the band was joined by multiplatinum pop star Katy Perry for a special duet rendition of 'Beast of Burden.'

Rolling Stones Joined by Mick Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and John Fogerty at San Jose Concert

Jeff Giles — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:33:43 +0000

The Rolling Stones pulled into San Jose, Calif. last night (May 8) for a stop on their ’50 and Counting’ tour, and they brought along some pretty special guests for company. The show, which found the band running through a brisk 22-song set list that was understandably heavy on the hits, also treated the crowd [...]

Rolling Stones Promoter Refutes Low Ticket Sales Story

Ken Kelley — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:08 +0000

Contrary to reports that the Rolling Stones '50 And Counting' Tour is struggling to sell tickets, the tour's promoter says the tour is doing just fine, thank you very much. In a new interview, John Meglen, co-president of AEG Live subsidiary Concerts West, disputes those claims

Rolling Stones Exhibit at Rock Hall Offers '50 Years of Satisfaction'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:56:57 +0000

As if you needed another reason to head to Cleveland over Memorial Day weekend, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced what sounds like a stellar new Rolling Stones exhibit opening May 24 -- 'Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction,' offering what a press release promises will be "the Museum’s first major exhibition capturing the band’s legendary career spanning more than 50 years."

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.

Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales

Ken Kelley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:09:27 +0000

Could the days of Rolling Stones concerts instantly setting box office records be numbered? While the Stones have always enjoyed robust sales on their prior tours, the Guardian is reporting that tickets to the group's highly anticipated '50 And Counting' tour aren't moving quite as fast as the group may have hoped.

Rolling Stones Joined by Tom Waits at Oakland Concert

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:07:48 +0000

Tom Waits took the stage unannounced to help Mick Jagger sing 'Little Red Rooster' during Sunday night's Rolling Stones concert in Oakland, Calif. The rarely-seen singer/songwriter was in top form trading verses with Jagger. It's rare someone steals the spotlight from the legendary frontman, but that's what took place at the Oracle Arena.

Rolling Stones Begin 2013 Leg of '50 And Counting' Tour in Los Angeles

Dave Lifton — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:41:28 +0000

The Rolling Stones kicked off the second leg of their '50 and Counting' tour last night with a 23-song, two-and-a-half hour show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The setlist and more video can be found below.

The concert began in style, with the UCLA Marching Band filling the tongue-shaped runway and pe

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:57:10 +0000

The upcoming Rolling Stones tour will see the band performing in the biggest venues in the world, but on Saturday night (April 27), the Stones played a tour preview gig at a tiny Los Angeles club, wowing the crowd with a 14-song set that included an appearance by former guitarist Mick Taylor.

Rolling Stones Discuss Preparations for '50 and Counting' Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:43:29 +0000

Going on tour might look glamorous, but it actually involves a lot of preparation and hard work — even if you’ve been doing it for half a century, like the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone took a peek behind the scenes of the Stones’ upcoming ’50 and Counting’ tour, speaking with each of the band members [...]