Mick Jagger will not be at Rolling Stones December 2011 jam session, says report
Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger at a Berlin Film Festival photo call for "Shine a Light" on February 7, 2008***THANKS TO 'EXAMINER'***
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
NO JAM IN DECEMBER...?
Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger at a Berlin Film Festival photo call for "Shine a Light" on February 7, 2008***THANKS TO 'EXAMINER'***
Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Talk About ‘Some Girls’ Punk Influences...
Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Talk About ‘Some Girls’ Punk Influences
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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.
“It moved our ass, boy,” Richards tells Vevo.com during an in-depth conversation about the project.” See, the thing I loved about those times was the attitude and a new generation coming up. Unfortunately, only a very few [bands] could actually play, you know, music.”
In a separate interview with Vevo Jagger compares the punk movement in New York City with that of London in the mid to late ’70s. “The sort of punk scene in New York, you know, you had the Ramones and you had the New York Dolls, but they didn’t really play that kind of music … it was more of a glam look,” he says. “New York was sort of different than what the Sex Pistols were putting out. I mean, my favorite band of that period, was the Clash, definitely. They definitely had a dance sensibility, as well as a rock sensibility.”
‘Some Girls’ was written mostly in New York, and both Jagger and Richards say they would visit well known clubs like CBGB as well as lesser known venues frequently. “It wouldn’t just be one kind of music,” Jagger says. “It was an interesting melting pot of music that came out of that time, and I think the ‘Some Girls’ album reflects that.”
The re-release includes a 12 song bonus disc in the deluxe and super deluxe versions of the album. Many of these songs were recorded instrumentally, with Jagger adding vocals only recently. Of the extras, Richards says the Chuck Berry inspired ‘Claudine’ came closest to making the final project but it got hung up for legal reasons.
'EXILE ON MAIN ST' GETS TO THE HALL OF FAME...
Rolling Stones 'Exile on Main Street' album gets Grammy Hall of Fame induction
"Exile on Main Street" albumCredits:
Universal Music
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Brussels Affair 1973 (2011) PHOTOS...
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The Brussels Affair 1973 (2011)
The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar
Gimme Shelter
Brown Sugar
Gimme Shelter
Keith Richards ranked No. 4 in Rolling Stone survey of greatest guitarists...
Keith Richards ranked No. 4 in Rolling Stone survey of greatest guitarists
Keith Richards in the Rolling Stones concert film "Shine a Light"Credits:
Paramount Pictures
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Rolling Stones ‘Honky Tonk Women’ Live in Texas ’78 – Song Revie...
Rolling Stones ‘Honky Tonk Women’ Live in Texas ’78 – Song Revie
Eagle Rock Entertainment
The 1978 tour that followed the release of the Rolling Stones‘ ‘Some Girls’ album is to many as legendary as the album. Reviews of the new ‘Rolling Stones: Some Girls Live in Texas ’78′ DVD have been exceptional. Without the pictures however, one misses the magic.
The most glaring fault with this audio-only version of ‘Honky Tonk Women’ is the over 40 second long introduction. The Stones no doubt used that to get the crowd revved up for a song that was already 10 years old by then.
It’s not difficult to imagine fans salivating for that next guitar lick and the eventual lead in to Mick Jagger‘s vocals, but without the visual it just sounds repetitive.
Somehow live recording hasn’t improved in the 30 years since this audio was put to tape. Engineers capture the sound as fans hear it, not as artists want fans to hear it. It’s a little pixelated and Jagger sounds a little bit drunk.
But when you’re standing up amongst tens of thousands of other Stones fans at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas everything sounds a little pixelated and everyone sounds a little drunk. The haphazard delivery is what makes live albums (or DVD’s in this case) so special. They’re imperfect, but fueled by raw emotion and maybe a few unmentionable habits.
So while one can’t get the full experience of what it was like to be in standing in the Texas heat that July (the arena may have had air conditioning, but come on … you know you would have been sweating like a lunch lady), you get a lot closer with this three-and-a-half minute Rolling Stones classic than you’ll get with many modern live recordings.
As it did on this tour, the band’s simplicity wins you over. Minus one-half star for changing the lyrics to pander to fans in Dallas. It’s disappointing to learn that’s been going on for over 30 years.
Listen to Rolling Stones ‘Honky Tonk Women’ Live in Texas ’78
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Schedule 50th Anniversary Summit...
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Schedule 50th Anniversary Summit
Dave Hogan, Getty Images
They might be the Glimmer Twins, but Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have never gone too long without being at each others’ throats — and these days, their latest row is threatening to scupper plans for a 50th anniversary celebration for the Rolling Stones. There’s still a chance that things could work out, however — and fans should know more after Jagger and Richards meet up to try and iron out their differences next month.
According to a report in the NME, the iconic rock duo have plans to get together in December; presumably, they’ll be going over some of the offers they’ve received from concert promoters to mount a 50th anniversary world tour next year. Richards recently expressed hope for a celebration, saying, “I don’t see why in the world the Stones can’t put together some kind of show next year. I’d almost count on it. It doesn’t have to be the whole spectacle bull—t again, but we’ve got to find out own way through this.”
Jagger, meanwhile, seemed to be warming up to the idea, recently admitting, “It is quite amazing when you think about it. Anything is possible.”
Anything is indeed possible, but according to Stones guitarist Ron Wood, it may not be easy. Talking about the strained relations between Jagger and Richards, Wood commented, “I think there’s a healing process waiting to take place. I think it’s happening now as we speak, but it has to be resolved … They have to come to terms with going on a working basis, which Charlie and I will help make happen. Wish me luck.”
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Win a Rolling Stones ‘Some Girls’ Deluxe Edition Two-CD Set...
Win a Rolling Stones ‘Some Girls’ Deluxe Edition Two-CD Set
Univeral Music Enterprises
You can win the Rolling Stones’ two-CD deluxe edition ‘Some Girls’ set courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises and Ultimate Classic Rock.
The 1978 album has been reissued in multiple formats, including a box set. So, what makes this dual disc a “must own” for Stones fans? Well, the second disc is full of previously unreleased songs, which were recorded instrumentally at the time, with vocals only recently added to many of them by Mick Jagger. It’s special since the Stones of the past collide with the Stones of the present. It’s not often that such an occurrence happens, so there is no question that this is a quality, rare piece.
If you are a completist or if ‘Some Girls’ is your favorite album by the band, then this item is expressly designed for someone like you.
Does this deluxe edition, double disc set sound like something you want for your collection? Great. All you have to do is enter below. Good luck. We hope you win. You have until Dec. 15 to enter.
RUSH AND STONES ON THE TOP.!...YEAH.!
Rush, Rolling Stones Top List of Holiday Season Rock DVDs
Ethan Miller, Getty Images
Christmas time’s almost here, kiddies, and it’s time to take a trip! A trip to your favorite DVD retailer: bricks and mortar store or cyberspace, your choice. Getting a jump on the proceedings, Eagle Rock Entertainment have a stash of interesting music titles out now or due out soon. Here are but a few!
Rush, ‘Time Machine Live In Cleveland‘
Thirty years on from their landmark ‘Moving Pictures’ album, and nearly 40 years since striking their first power chords, Rush took their show on the road once again — and brought their video cameras with them. This time around they performed that classic 1981 album in its entirety to a sold-out crowd of rabid Rush fans in Cleveland. A sonic blast for the ears and eyes, Rush are in top form here, delivering old and not-so-old favorites alongside the aforementioned ‘Moving Pictures.’ Long may they rock!
The Rolling Stones, ‘Some Girls Live In Texas 1978‘
Captured on their final tour of the 1970′s, this gem was shot on 16mm film in Fort Worth, Texas. The footage received the full high-def restoration treatment and the audio was remixed from the original multi-track tapes by the legendary Bob Clearmountain. Pair this DVD and its 105 minutes running time with the just-released deluxe CD reissue of the ‘Some Girls’ album and that’s a lot of Stones action!
Ozzy Osbourne, ‘God Bless Ozzy Osbourne‘
What makes the first full-blown documentary on the ‘Prince of Darkness’ an interesting proposition is that it was produced by Ozzy’s son Jack and features brand new interviews with Oz & the family, as well as Henry Rollins and Paul McCartney, to name just a few. The film also includes classic archive footage of Black Sabbath and Ozzy, much of it previously unseen.
Peter Gabriel, ‘New Blood Live In London‘
Want to see Peter Gabriel performing live with the 46 piece New Blood Orchestra? Of course you do! This show was filmed at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in March of 2011 and mixes cover versions from his ‘Scratch My Back’ album with classic tracks from across his solo career, all set to orchestral arrangements. Gabriel brings a new splash of color to the old songs in this setting and the show itself is a sensory overload of graphics, animation and imagery done as only Gabriel could do it.
Deep Purple, ‘Live At Montreaux 2011‘
“We all came out to Montreux/ On the Lake Geneva shoreline,” sang Ian Gillan back in 1972 on the classic ‘Smoke On The Water.’ And what do you know, 40 years later the band did just that once again. Filmed on the closing night of the 2011 Montreux Festival on July 16, this concert features the hard rock legends playing 20 of their classic hits from ‘Hush to Space Truckin,’ ‘Woman From Tokyo’ and lots more all with the accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra. Crank it up!
Lindsey Buckingham, ‘Songs From Small Machine Live in L.A’
Seeing Lindsey Buckingham live is an amazing thing. Yeah, he writes amazing songs and is part of one of rock’s biggest bands ever, but one thing that people may forget is that is is also one hell of a guitarist. His solo shows are always engaging, something this exclusive show filmed in hgh definition at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills proves. Caught live earlier this year, Lindesy is showcasing much of his new album ‘Seeds We Sow’ along with the obvious and not so obvious Fleetwood Mac and solo classics. Beautiful!
Friday, November 18, 2011
I was going to ask Bill Wyman to come by too. And Mick Taylor. The whole lot. They’re all Stones, you know? Why not?”
Keith Richards Talks ‘Some Girls,’ Rolling Stones’ 50th Anniversary + More
Ian Gavan, Getty Images
With the Rolling Stones getting ready to release a remastered and expanded edition of their 1978 album ‘Some Girls’ next week, Stones guitarist and all-around rock raconteur Keith Richards is in a reflective mood — as evidenced by his recent interview with Spinner, which found him talking about his experiences during the original sessions, what fans can expect from the band’s 50th anniversary next year, and a whole lot more.
The question on everyone’s mind, of course, is whether or not the band will tour to celebrate reaching the half-century mark, and Richards sounds as eager as ever to hit the road and crank up the amps. He’s organizing jam sessions with bandmates Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts in London next month, and when asked if his longtime foil Mick Jagger was invited, he responded, “Of course. I mean, everybody’s welcome. I was going to ask Bill Wyman to come by too. And Mick Taylor. The whole lot. They’re all Stones, you know? Why not?”
That comment reflects the expansive mood Spinner found Richards in — he was characteristically open throughout the interview, except when asked about his drinking, and punctuated many of his comments with laughter. Asked what he wants to do for the Stones’ 50th anniversary, he responded simply, “I want to pull it off. That, at the moment, is my task.” When the interviewer commented that getting the band together at this point must be a “logistical nightmare,” he continued, “Well, we’ll find out. I usually find that logistical nightmares can always be overcome if everyone wants to get together.”
Richards looked back warmly on the ‘Some Girls’ sessions, saying the record’s stripped-down sound came from “a deliberate idea of Mick and I to strip the band back down to basics.” Reminiscing about Ronnie Wood’s earliest days with the band, he said, “It was the first full album that I was doing with Ronnie, so we were all feeling our way in that respect. We were just getting into each other’s way of playing on this stuff.” Laughing, he continued, “I remember it as a load of fun, but I’m sure some other people might have other ideas.”
To read more of Richards’ lengthy interview — which also touches on his experiences hanging out with former President Clinton and his life as a Mailer Award-winning author — follow this link!
Some girls give me money, Some girls buy me clothes...
Some girls give me money, Some girls buy me clothes.
Some Girls is the 14th British and 16th American studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1978.
Considered a highlight of their output and the best of their post-Exile on Main St. records, the album revitalized the band’s career upon its release and re-established The Rolling Stones as a vital rock and roll band in an era infused with punk rock and disco.
It also became the band’s biggest-selling album in the United States, with more than six million copies to date.
Some Girls is ranked number 269 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
At least as important for the band’s reinvigoration was the addition of Ronnie Wood to the lineup, as Some Girls was the first album recorded with him as a full member. His guitar playing style meshed with that of Keith Richards.
Wood’s slide guitar playing would become one of the band’s hallmarks, and his unconventional uses of the instrument are prominent on Some Girls.
In addition, Jagger, who had learned to play guitar over the previous decade, contributed a third guitar part to many songs. This gave songs like “Respectable” a three-guitar lineup.
Here’s the framed shirt Keith wore in the “Respectable” video shot on May 2, 1978.
Mick Jagger is generally regarded as the principal creative force behind Some Girls, a conception that, though disputable (Richards was present at all of the sessions), is plausible considering Richards’ various legal entanglements at the time. Jagger claimed in a 1995 interview to have written a great number of the album’s songs (though when the amount was pointed out to him he denied that the record was mostly his own), including its signature song, “Miss You.” In addition to punk, Jagger claims to have been influenced by dance music, most notably disco, during the recording of Some Girls, and cites New York City as a major inspiration for the album, an explanation for his lyrical preoccupation with the city throughout.
The inspiration for the record was really based in New York and the ways of the town. I think that gave it an extra spur and hardness. And then, of course, there was the punk thing that had started in 1976. Punk and disco were going on at the same time, so it was quite an interesting period. New York and London, too. Paris—there was punk there. Lots of dance music. Paris and New York had all this Latin dance music, which was really quite wonderful. Much more interesting than the stuff that came afterward.
Above is a complete Some Girls press kit signed by the band as well as Ian Stewart and Ian McLargen.
Ronnie Wood signed Woody which he never does.
The Art Collins collection.
Rare boxing style poster.
A real oddity.
The die-cut faces that were once part of the original graphics for the Some Girls album cover.
Mick threw these into the audience instead of his traditional rose petals during the brief 1978 tour.
Some girls give me money, Some girls buy me clothes...
Some girls give me money, Some girls buy me clothes.
Some Girls is the 14th British and 16th American studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1978.
Considered a highlight of their output and the best of their post-Exile on Main St. records, the album revitalized the band’s career upon its release and re-established The Rolling Stones as a vital rock and roll band in an era infused with punk rock and disco.
It also became the band’s biggest-selling album in the United States, with more than six million copies to date.
Some Girls is ranked number 269 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
At least as important for the band’s reinvigoration was the addition of Ronnie Wood to the lineup, as Some Girls was the first album recorded with him as a full member. His guitar playing style meshed with that of Keith Richards.
Wood’s slide guitar playing would become one of the band’s hallmarks, and his unconventional uses of the instrument are prominent on Some Girls.
In addition, Jagger, who had learned to play guitar over the previous decade, contributed a third guitar part to many songs. This gave songs like “Respectable” a three-guitar lineup.
Here’s the framed shirt Keith wore in the “Respectable” video shot on May 2, 1978.
Mick Jagger is generally regarded as the principal creative force behind Some Girls, a conception that, though disputable (Richards was present at all of the sessions), is plausible considering Richards’ various legal entanglements at the time. Jagger claimed in a 1995 interview to have written a great number of the album’s songs (though when the amount was pointed out to him he denied that the record was mostly his own), including its signature song, “Miss You.” In addition to punk, Jagger claims to have been influenced by dance music, most notably disco, during the recording of Some Girls, and cites New York City as a major inspiration for the album, an explanation for his lyrical preoccupation with the city throughout.
The inspiration for the record was really based in New York and the ways of the town. I think that gave it an extra spur and hardness. And then, of course, there was the punk thing that had started in 1976. Punk and disco were going on at the same time, so it was quite an interesting period. New York and London, too. Paris—there was punk there. Lots of dance music. Paris and New York had all this Latin dance music, which was really quite wonderful. Much more interesting than the stuff that came afterward.
Above is a complete Some Girls press kit signed by the band as well as Ian Stewart and Ian McLargen.
Ronnie Wood signed Woody which he never does.
The Art Collins collection.
Rare boxing style poster.
A real oddity.
The die-cut faces that were once part of the original graphics for the Some Girls album cover.
Mick threw these into the audience instead of his traditional rose petals during the brief 1978 tour.
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