You may recognize the name of filmmaker Nick Broomfield as he has helmed some incredibly thought-provoking and provocative documentaries on several icons of pop culture such as Kurt Cobain, Whitney Houston and Tupac Shakur to name a few. Broomfield has now added another name to that list with his latest documentary feature “The Stones and Brian Jones”.
When thinking about The Rolling Stone’s the first names to come to mind are Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, however there is one founding member of the band that was crucial to developing their signature sound and that was Brian Jones. Many causal fans of the band are not familiar with Jones and his impact on the formation of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time.
Jones was the individual who placed an advertisement in “Jazz Times” looking for fellow musicians to audition for a band back in...
When thinking about The Rolling Stone’s the first names to come to mind are Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, however there is one founding member of the band that was crucial to developing their signature sound and that was Brian Jones. Many causal fans of the band are not familiar with Jones and his impact on the formation of one of the greatest rock n’ roll bands of all time.
Jones was the individual who placed an advertisement in “Jazz Times” looking for fellow musicians to audition for a band back in...
- 11/24/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The Rolling Stones – with a little help from AARP – will play 16 cities across the United States and Canada in a new spring-summer 2024 tour, with stops including L.A.’s SoFi Stadium and New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium outside New York City.
The tour supports the new Stones album Hackney Diamonds, but a message on the Stones’ tour website says the band widll play selections from that album as well as “fan favourite deep cuts” and the major hits including “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction” and more.
The tour kicks off April 28 in Houston and finishes up in Santa Clara, California, on July 17. The Hackney Diamonnds tour is promoted by Aeg Presents’ Concerts West and is sponsored by AARP, the organization focusing on issues affecting people over the age of 50.
The inexhaustible band includes the longtime members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood. Original drummer Charlies...
The tour supports the new Stones album Hackney Diamonds, but a message on the Stones’ tour website says the band widll play selections from that album as well as “fan favourite deep cuts” and the major hits including “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction” and more.
The tour kicks off April 28 in Houston and finishes up in Santa Clara, California, on July 17. The Hackney Diamonnds tour is promoted by Aeg Presents’ Concerts West and is sponsored by AARP, the organization focusing on issues affecting people over the age of 50.
The inexhaustible band includes the longtime members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood. Original drummer Charlies...
- 11/21/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
London – A psychedelic eye mosaic commissioned by John Lennon for the swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey in 1965 leads Bonhams’ Rock, Pop & Film sale on Wednesday 29 November at Knightsbridge, London.
Claire Tole-Moir, Bonhams Head of Popular Culture in London, commented: “This monumental mosaic, commissioned by John Lennon is a striking example of the Beatle’s artistic vision and influences. Lennon’s Kenwood home in the English countryside was a place of respite from all the public attention he experienced during the height of The Beatles’ popularity. It’s said Lennon would spend idle hours near the swimming pool and that the mosaic could even be seen from his favoured ‘sunroom’ at the top of the house. With Kenwood still under private ownership, it is very rare to see anything from when John Lennon lived there, making the ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic an incredibly important artefact of Beatles history.”
Consisting of approximately 17,000 tiles,...
Claire Tole-Moir, Bonhams Head of Popular Culture in London, commented: “This monumental mosaic, commissioned by John Lennon is a striking example of the Beatle’s artistic vision and influences. Lennon’s Kenwood home in the English countryside was a place of respite from all the public attention he experienced during the height of The Beatles’ popularity. It’s said Lennon would spend idle hours near the swimming pool and that the mosaic could even be seen from his favoured ‘sunroom’ at the top of the house. With Kenwood still under private ownership, it is very rare to see anything from when John Lennon lived there, making the ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic an incredibly important artefact of Beatles history.”
Consisting of approximately 17,000 tiles,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
It might or might not be true, as Nick Broomfield declares in his new feature documentary, that “most people today” haven’t heard of Brian Jones. If it’s true of most young music fans, then a) yikes and b) The Stones and Brian Jones is here to bridge the generation gap. The Magnolia release, which is receiving a one-night theatrical showcase 10 days before its Nov. 17 general release, joins an ever-expanding pack of doc portraits exploring boomer musicians who led the rock revolution of the ’60s and ’70s.
Broomfield’s earlier takes on pop culture giants — among them Kurt Cobain, Whitney Houston, Leonard Cohen and Biggie and Tupac — have ranged from basic to divisive to lurid. In this case, taking a deep dive into public and private archives, he emerges with a surprisingly poignant study of the Rolling Stones co-founder, a middle-class kid who rebelled against his upbringing, found his...
Broomfield’s earlier takes on pop culture giants — among them Kurt Cobain, Whitney Houston, Leonard Cohen and Biggie and Tupac — have ranged from basic to divisive to lurid. In this case, taking a deep dive into public and private archives, he emerges with a surprisingly poignant study of the Rolling Stones co-founder, a middle-class kid who rebelled against his upbringing, found his...
- 11/6/2023
- by Sheri Linden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ask Bill Wyman what people should expect from The Stones and Brian Jones, documentarian Nick Broomfield’s new film about the late, doomed founder of the band, and he’s pretty straightforward about it: “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but!”
That may be a slight exaggeration, but there’s no denying that the documentary, for which the former Rolling Stones bass player was a “historical consultant,” delves into the highs (laterally and figuratively) and lows of the man who started the Stones but never lived past the Sixties.
That may be a slight exaggeration, but there’s no denying that the documentary, for which the former Rolling Stones bass player was a “historical consultant,” delves into the highs (laterally and figuratively) and lows of the man who started the Stones but never lived past the Sixties.
- 11/4/2023
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
In the weeks before the release of The Stones and Brian Jones, Nick Broomfield’s documentary about the first casualty of the Rolling Stones’ rise to prominence, the band released its 24th (in the UK; 26th in the US) studio album. And as part of the release of Hackney Diamonds, the band’s first studio release in seven years, the Stones’ PR machine went into overdrive. Mick Jagger and Keith Richard made the rounds and, among other topics, often touched on the death of longtime drummer Charlie Watts and its impact on the band. These interviews have tended to be fascinating affairs; such is the state of things when members of rock royalty hit the promotion trail.
One name that was barely mentioned is Brian Jones. That is not altogether surprising; even though Jones was the band’s founder and its first leader, he died more than 50 years ago. But...
One name that was barely mentioned is Brian Jones. That is not altogether surprising; even though Jones was the band’s founder and its first leader, he died more than 50 years ago. But...
- 11/2/2023
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Decades after The Beatles broke up, Mick Jagger is still captivating audiences as the lead singer of The Rolling Stones. The Stones have been performing together for 60 years and are still releasing music. While they’ve taken a short break before, they’ve never announced a permanent split like The Beatles did. Jagger once said that if The Rolling Stones did break up, they wouldn’t do it as dramatically as The Beatles had.
Mick Jagger said a Rolling Stones breakup wouldn’t look like The Beatles’ split
In 1969, John Lennon told his bandmates he no longer wanted to be in The Beatles, effectively breaking up the band. Paul McCartney broke the news to the public in 1970, and from there, the former bandmates began airing their dirty laundry.
They spoke negatively about one another in interviews and wrote songs about one another. McCartney even sued his former bandmates to ensure...
Mick Jagger said a Rolling Stones breakup wouldn’t look like The Beatles’ split
In 1969, John Lennon told his bandmates he no longer wanted to be in The Beatles, effectively breaking up the band. Paul McCartney broke the news to the public in 1970, and from there, the former bandmates began airing their dirty laundry.
They spoke negatively about one another in interviews and wrote songs about one another. McCartney even sued his former bandmates to ensure...
- 11/1/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones are officially the first act to have newly-charted top 10 albums in the United States in every decade since the 1960s.
Their latest studio album, Hackney Diamonds, which dropped on Oct. 20, debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at No. 3.
The band, which is currently comprised of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood after Charlie Watts died in 2021, scored their first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart in 1964 with 12 x 5. In total, The Stones claimed 13 top 10 albums in the ’60s, 12 in the ‘70s, six in the ‘80s, three in the ‘90s, two in the 2000s, one in the 2010s and now one in the 2020s.
Hackney Diamonds also extended the rock band’s record as the artist with the most top 10 albums of all time, with a total of 38. Barbra Streisand follows with 34, while The Beatles and Frank Sinatra are tied for third, with 32 each.
Earlier this month,...
Their latest studio album, Hackney Diamonds, which dropped on Oct. 20, debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at No. 3.
The band, which is currently comprised of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood after Charlie Watts died in 2021, scored their first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart in 1964 with 12 x 5. In total, The Stones claimed 13 top 10 albums in the ’60s, 12 in the ‘70s, six in the ‘80s, three in the ‘90s, two in the 2000s, one in the 2010s and now one in the 2020s.
Hackney Diamonds also extended the rock band’s record as the artist with the most top 10 albums of all time, with a total of 38. Barbra Streisand follows with 34, while The Beatles and Frank Sinatra are tied for third, with 32 each.
Earlier this month,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What do you get when you allow a superfan to produce your band’s newest album? Hackney Diamonds.
Andrew Watt, who helmed the Rolling Stones’ first album of original music in 18 years, wants it known that, first and foremost, he is a Stones fan, with an admittedly unhealthy obsession at that. Sure, he’s won the Grammy for Producer of the Year, as well as Grammys for albums he produced or co-produced for Ozzy Osbourne and Dua Lipa. And yeah, his credits include records by pop, hip-hop, and rock hitmakers: Justin Bieber,...
Andrew Watt, who helmed the Rolling Stones’ first album of original music in 18 years, wants it known that, first and foremost, he is a Stones fan, with an admittedly unhealthy obsession at that. Sure, he’s won the Grammy for Producer of the Year, as well as Grammys for albums he produced or co-produced for Ozzy Osbourne and Dua Lipa. And yeah, his credits include records by pop, hip-hop, and rock hitmakers: Justin Bieber,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Mick Jagger joined Jimmy Fallon for a skit on The Tonight Show in which he confirmed that he did, in fact, once get some satisfaction. In the clip, Jagger and Fallon get locked in a walk-in freezer and begin to spill their deepest secrets thinking they are trapped there forever (the sketch is aptly named “Freezer Secrets”).
“One time I did get satisfaction,” Jagger admitted to Fallon in reference to the Rolling Stones’ 1965 hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” “Way back in 1992.”
“Really?” Fallon asked. “From what?” “Popping bubble wrap,...
“One time I did get satisfaction,” Jagger admitted to Fallon in reference to the Rolling Stones’ 1965 hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” “Way back in 1992.”
“Really?” Fallon asked. “From what?” “Popping bubble wrap,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
The Rolling Stones are back with Hackney Diamonds, their first new album in over 18 years, and to help them kick off their new era is none other than their recent collaborator, Lady Gaga, who joined the Brit rock legends on stage at their album release show in New York City on Thursday night. Watch video of the performance below.
Performing at an intimate club party several hours before Hackney Diamonds officially dropped, the Stones’ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood delivered a seven-song set of tracks from the new album, including the lead single “Angry.” To close things out, Gaga hopped onstage for the encore: a live rendition of Consequence’s Song of the Week “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” which features contributions from Gaga and Stevie Wonder on the studio recording.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, others who were in attendance at the star-studded release show include: Daniel Craig,...
Performing at an intimate club party several hours before Hackney Diamonds officially dropped, the Stones’ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood delivered a seven-song set of tracks from the new album, including the lead single “Angry.” To close things out, Gaga hopped onstage for the encore: a live rendition of Consequence’s Song of the Week “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” which features contributions from Gaga and Stevie Wonder on the studio recording.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, others who were in attendance at the star-studded release show include: Daniel Craig,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their new album with an intimate club performance in New York City, closing the show with a rousing duet with Lady Gaga as Daniel Craig, Chris Rock, Mary-Kate Olsen and more cheered on.
The rock icons performed songs from Hackney Diamonds — including the Gaga-featured “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” first single “Angry,” “Whole Wide World” and “Bite My Head Off” — hours before the album was released Friday morning. The Stones’ seven-track set also included well-known songs like “Tumbling Dice,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Shattered.”
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood played like old friends onstage, enjoying every second of the short performance while the audience watched in awe. Attendees included Trevor Noah, Jimmy Fallon, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Taylor Hill, Rachel Weisz, Christie Brinkley, Ed Burns, Keegan-Michael Key, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Minka Kelly, Christy Turlington and Questlove, who deejayed sets before and after the Stones performed.
The rock icons performed songs from Hackney Diamonds — including the Gaga-featured “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” first single “Angry,” “Whole Wide World” and “Bite My Head Off” — hours before the album was released Friday morning. The Stones’ seven-track set also included well-known songs like “Tumbling Dice,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Shattered.”
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood played like old friends onstage, enjoying every second of the short performance while the audience watched in awe. Attendees included Trevor Noah, Jimmy Fallon, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Taylor Hill, Rachel Weisz, Christie Brinkley, Ed Burns, Keegan-Michael Key, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Minka Kelly, Christy Turlington and Questlove, who deejayed sets before and after the Stones performed.
- 10/20/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Rolling Stones are back with Hackney Diamonds, their first new album of original material in 18 years. Listen to the project below via Apple Music or Spotify.
Produced by Andrew Watt, Hackney Diamonds was recorded across studios in Los Angeles, London, Bahamas, and New York City. It marks the Stones’ first new record since the 2016 blues covers LP Blue & Lonesome (and first original full-length since 2005’s A Bigger Bang), and the band promoted it accordingly: they posted a snippet of album cut “Angry” to a rage-inducing website that wouldn’t load properly.
Hackney Diamonds also features the Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder-featuring Song of the Week “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” as well as contributions from late drummer Charlie Watts, former bassist Bill Wyman, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Outside of his new album, Mick Jagger has made recent headlines by contemplating a posthumous Rolling Stones tour, and hinting...
Produced by Andrew Watt, Hackney Diamonds was recorded across studios in Los Angeles, London, Bahamas, and New York City. It marks the Stones’ first new record since the 2016 blues covers LP Blue & Lonesome (and first original full-length since 2005’s A Bigger Bang), and the band promoted it accordingly: they posted a snippet of album cut “Angry” to a rage-inducing website that wouldn’t load properly.
Hackney Diamonds also features the Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder-featuring Song of the Week “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” as well as contributions from late drummer Charlie Watts, former bassist Bill Wyman, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Outside of his new album, Mick Jagger has made recent headlines by contemplating a posthumous Rolling Stones tour, and hinting...
- 10/20/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
According to this very publication, the Rolling Stones’ new album Hackney Diamonds is the best the English rockers have sounded “in about half a century,” so there’s no better time for the new documentary The Stones and Brian Jones to hit theaters (and VOD).
When documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield was just 14, he had a chance encounter with Rolling Stones co-founder (and original ringleader) Brian Jones on a train. Six years later, after being kicked out of the rock group, the drugged-out guitarist was found lifeless at the bottom of...
When documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield was just 14, he had a chance encounter with Rolling Stones co-founder (and original ringleader) Brian Jones on a train. Six years later, after being kicked out of the rock group, the drugged-out guitarist was found lifeless at the bottom of...
- 10/10/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
The Lady Gaga collab from The Rolling Stones’ forthcoming album, Hackney Diamonds, has been released.
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“Sweet Sounds of Heaven” also features Stevie Wonder, playing the piano, Moog and Fender Rhodes. Listen above.
The Rolling Stones’ new album, their first all-original work in 18 years, will be released on Oct. 20 through Geffen. The CD also includes performances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and the band’s late drummer Charlie Watts in addition to Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder.
A music video for lead single “Angry”, featuring Sydney Sweeney, was released earlier this month. Hackney Diamonds comes after the Stones’ 2016 studio album, the blues covers album Blue & Lonesome.
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Mick Jagger called Lady Gaga “a really great singer,” adding that he had “never heard her sing...
Read More: Lady Gaga Looks Defiant As Harley Quinn While Filming ‘Joker’ Sequel
“Sweet Sounds of Heaven” also features Stevie Wonder, playing the piano, Moog and Fender Rhodes. Listen above.
The Rolling Stones’ new album, their first all-original work in 18 years, will be released on Oct. 20 through Geffen. The CD also includes performances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and the band’s late drummer Charlie Watts in addition to Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder.
A music video for lead single “Angry”, featuring Sydney Sweeney, was released earlier this month. Hackney Diamonds comes after the Stones’ 2016 studio album, the blues covers album Blue & Lonesome.
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Mick Jagger called Lady Gaga “a really great singer,” adding that he had “never heard her sing...
- 9/28/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
The Rolling Stones summon a gospel vibe with a little help from Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga on the latest single from their upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds, on “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” The album comes out Oct. 20.
“I hear the sweet, sweet sounds of Heaven, fallin’ down, fallin’ down to this earth,” Mick Jagger sings in the first verse. Gaga joins him in the second verse, as Wonder plays piano, Fender Rhodes, and Moog bass with the band. The song’s horn line builds off of Wonder’s bass line on the song,...
“I hear the sweet, sweet sounds of Heaven, fallin’ down, fallin’ down to this earth,” Mick Jagger sings in the first verse. Gaga joins him in the second verse, as Wonder plays piano, Fender Rhodes, and Moog bass with the band. The song’s horn line builds off of Wonder’s bass line on the song,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The Rolling Stones Enlists Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder for New Song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”: Stream
The Rolling Stones have called in the big guns for their new song, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” Listen to Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder help out the rock ‘n’ roll legends below.
“Sweet Sounds of Heaven” has a classic, slow-rolling blues vibe, as Wonder, at the behest of Jagger, lays down a smooth piano melody that melds with rousing horns and Keith Richards’ guitar. Jagger opens the track, paying tribute to the late Charlie Watts with lyrics like, “Bless the Father, bless the Son, hear the sound of the drums/ As it echoes through the valley and it bursts.”
Jagger is then joined by Gaga, who at first delivers restrained backing vocals on the second verse before letting it all hang out on the chorus. “No, I’m not, not goin’ to Hell/ In some dusty motel,” the duo sings. “And I’m not, not goin’ down/ In the dirt.
“Sweet Sounds of Heaven” has a classic, slow-rolling blues vibe, as Wonder, at the behest of Jagger, lays down a smooth piano melody that melds with rousing horns and Keith Richards’ guitar. Jagger opens the track, paying tribute to the late Charlie Watts with lyrics like, “Bless the Father, bless the Son, hear the sound of the drums/ As it echoes through the valley and it bursts.”
Jagger is then joined by Gaga, who at first delivers restrained backing vocals on the second verse before letting it all hang out on the chorus. “No, I’m not, not goin’ to Hell/ In some dusty motel,” the duo sings. “And I’m not, not goin’ down/ In the dirt.
- 9/28/2023
- by Carys Anderson and Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The Rolling Stones are set to return next month with their album, Hackney Diamonds, and a supporting world tour is expected follow suit. With Mick Jagger already 80 years old, and Keith Richards set to join him as an octogenarian come December, it’s certainly possible that this is The Stones’ last go-around — at least, in physical form.
In a new interview with Wall Street Journal Magazine, Jagger said he’d be open to a future hologram tour in the same spirit as Abba’s acclaimed “Voyage” concert. “You can have a posthumous business now, can’t you? You can have a posthumous tour,” Jagger said. “The technology has really moved on since the Abba thing.”
Fortunately, the prospect of a posthumous tour still seems a way offs. Jagger told WSJ Magazine that he is in good health. Meanwhile, Richards is living a “straight” lifestyle after mostly giving up alcohol, drugs,...
In a new interview with Wall Street Journal Magazine, Jagger said he’d be open to a future hologram tour in the same spirit as Abba’s acclaimed “Voyage” concert. “You can have a posthumous business now, can’t you? You can have a posthumous tour,” Jagger said. “The technology has really moved on since the Abba thing.”
Fortunately, the prospect of a posthumous tour still seems a way offs. Jagger told WSJ Magazine that he is in good health. Meanwhile, Richards is living a “straight” lifestyle after mostly giving up alcohol, drugs,...
- 9/26/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Get ready for “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” After announcing their 24th studio album Hackney Diamonds, the Rolling Stones have released a preview of their new single featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder. On the track, Gaga sings and Wonder plays keys and piano.
The single is the second release from the album, following “Angry,” which was dropped on Sep. 6 along with the news of their new album, which is due Oct. 20. The 16-second teaser for “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” was released on the band’s Instagram, the post also revealing...
The single is the second release from the album, following “Angry,” which was dropped on Sep. 6 along with the news of their new album, which is due Oct. 20. The 16-second teaser for “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” was released on the band’s Instagram, the post also revealing...
- 9/26/2023
- by Carita Rizzo
- Rollingstone.com
The Rolling Stones have confirmed that Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John will all appear on their new album, Hackney Diamonds.
Additionally, The Stones’ late drummer Charlie Watts and former bassist Bill Wyman are featured on the LP.
Gaga sings on the song “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven,” which also features keys and piano played by Wonder. McCartney plays bass on “Bite My Head Off,” while Elton John appears on both “Get Close” and “Live By the Sword.” Watts and Wyman are also featured on “Live By the Sword,” with Watts also playing drums on “Mess It Up.” Check out the full tracklist below.
Hackney Diamonds, the band’s first album of new and original material, is set for release on October 20th. Spanning 12 tracks, it was produced by Andrew Watt and recorded in Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; Electric Lady Studios,...
Additionally, The Stones’ late drummer Charlie Watts and former bassist Bill Wyman are featured on the LP.
Gaga sings on the song “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven,” which also features keys and piano played by Wonder. McCartney plays bass on “Bite My Head Off,” while Elton John appears on both “Get Close” and “Live By the Sword.” Watts and Wyman are also featured on “Live By the Sword,” with Watts also playing drums on “Mess It Up.” Check out the full tracklist below.
Hackney Diamonds, the band’s first album of new and original material, is set for release on October 20th. Spanning 12 tracks, it was produced by Andrew Watt and recorded in Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; Electric Lady Studios,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Last year, Mick Jagger started feeling restless. Seventeen years had passed since the Rolling Stones had released an album of original material, and though they’d toured regularly — and made the difficult choice to soldier on after the devastating 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts — the on-and-off sessions they’d held for a potential new LP over the past decade hadn’t produced much they could use. When the Stones’ tour ended in Berlin last August, Jagger decided he’d had enough. So he pulled Keith Richards aside.
“I told Keith,...
“I told Keith,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Fresh from playing Glastonbury in 2009, the courgette-crotch-stuffing bass player and botanist is back! With the sequel to the classic rockumentary in the works and a Barbie-hating single. Ask him anything in the comments
Think of an iconic bass player – Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Hooky from New Order, Lemmy from Motörhead – and you’d be foolish to ignore the low-frequency rumblings of Spın̈al Tap bassist Derek Smalls. Born in the lesser-known town of Nilford on the River Null in the West Midlands, Smalls was raised by his father, Donald “Duff” Smalls (who ran a telephone sanitisation business) after his mother, Dorothy, left home to join travelling all-girls’ jazz band The Hotten Totties.
At 17, Smalls enrolled at the London School of Design (“Mainly because of the letters”), where he first became interested in playing music, joining the all-white Jamaican band Skaface. In 1967, he spotted a notice on a...
Think of an iconic bass player – Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Hooky from New Order, Lemmy from Motörhead – and you’d be foolish to ignore the low-frequency rumblings of Spın̈al Tap bassist Derek Smalls. Born in the lesser-known town of Nilford on the River Null in the West Midlands, Smalls was raised by his father, Donald “Duff” Smalls (who ran a telephone sanitisation business) after his mother, Dorothy, left home to join travelling all-girls’ jazz band The Hotten Totties.
At 17, Smalls enrolled at the London School of Design (“Mainly because of the letters”), where he first became interested in playing music, joining the all-white Jamaican band Skaface. In 1967, he spotted a notice on a...
- 9/14/2023
- by Rich Pelley
- The Guardian - Film News
The Rolling Stones are back with new material for their 24th British and 26th American studio album.
The album, Hackney Diamonds, will be available on October 20. The official announcement came at an event at London’s Hackney Empire Theatre. The event was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon talked about the album to Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. In the interview, the trio talked about how they finished the album in February. Jagger said he wanted to make a record that they “really love,” and they hoped the fans would feel the same way too.
At the end of the interview, the Stones showed the crowd and the live stream the world premiere of their music video “Angry,” which featured Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney. The music video features Sweeney riding around in a red convertible while driving past multiple large billboards featuring the Stones in different eras.
The album...
The album, Hackney Diamonds, will be available on October 20. The official announcement came at an event at London’s Hackney Empire Theatre. The event was hosted by Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon talked about the album to Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. In the interview, the trio talked about how they finished the album in February. Jagger said he wanted to make a record that they “really love,” and they hoped the fans would feel the same way too.
At the end of the interview, the Stones showed the crowd and the live stream the world premiere of their music video “Angry,” which featured Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney. The music video features Sweeney riding around in a red convertible while driving past multiple large billboards featuring the Stones in different eras.
The album...
- 9/9/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
The legendary British rock band Rolling Stones have announced their first new album in over 18 years, titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’. This marks the first time the band will be releasing a brand new LP with original material.
In a live conversation with late-night host Jimmy Fallon, the British group – comprised of lead vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Ronnie Wood, writer and guitarist Keith Richards and drummer Steve Jordan – announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ will come out October 20, Aceshowbiz reported.
The album will be a 12-track, LP is their first studio set of new material since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’. In addition, the band also unveiled the first single from their album, ‘Angry’, which is accompanied by a music video starring ‘Euphoria’ actress Sydney Sweeney and directed by Francois Rousselet.
Wood said they began brainstorming ideas for an album around Christmas last year, and gave themselves a deadline to complete it by Valentine’s Day.
In a live conversation with late-night host Jimmy Fallon, the British group – comprised of lead vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Ronnie Wood, writer and guitarist Keith Richards and drummer Steve Jordan – announced ‘Hackney Diamonds’ will come out October 20, Aceshowbiz reported.
The album will be a 12-track, LP is their first studio set of new material since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’. In addition, the band also unveiled the first single from their album, ‘Angry’, which is accompanied by a music video starring ‘Euphoria’ actress Sydney Sweeney and directed by Francois Rousselet.
Wood said they began brainstorming ideas for an album around Christmas last year, and gave themselves a deadline to complete it by Valentine’s Day.
- 9/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Rolling Stones will release their first album of original music in nearly two decades on Oct. 20, and it includes a collaboration with Lady Gaga.
At a press event in East London on Wednesday — hosted by Jimmy Fallon — the rock icons revealed details about Hackney Diamonds, the band’s new studio album. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood also unveiled the music video for the album’s first single, “Angry,” which was released Wednesday and stars Emmy-nominated actress Sydney Sweeney, who attended the event.
When Fallon asked her what crossed her mind when she got the call to star in the video, the Euphoria and The White Lotus actress said, “Oh, gosh. I mean, I freaked out, called my family, and brought my mom.” Her mom sat behind her at the event.
“I loved the song when I heard it. It’s been stuck in my head,” Sweeney added.
At a press event in East London on Wednesday — hosted by Jimmy Fallon — the rock icons revealed details about Hackney Diamonds, the band’s new studio album. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood also unveiled the music video for the album’s first single, “Angry,” which was released Wednesday and stars Emmy-nominated actress Sydney Sweeney, who attended the event.
When Fallon asked her what crossed her mind when she got the call to star in the video, the Euphoria and The White Lotus actress said, “Oh, gosh. I mean, I freaked out, called my family, and brought my mom.” Her mom sat behind her at the event.
“I loved the song when I heard it. It’s been stuck in my head,” Sweeney added.
- 9/6/2023
- by Bianca Roach
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Rolling Stones have revealed details of their first album of original material in 18 years, Hackney Diamonds, due out October 20th. The announcement was made during a livestream event hosted by Mick Jagger impersonator Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday.
Hackney Diamonds was produced by Andrew Watt. Spanning 12 tracks, the album was recorded in Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; Electric Lady Studios, New York; and The Hit Factory/Germano Studios, also in New York.
A full list of guest contributors has yet to be revealed. However, during Wednesday’s livestream, the band revealed that Lady Gaga sings on the song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” Late drummer Charlie Watts and former bassist Bill Wyman are also featured on the album. The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and Stevie Wonder are also rumored contributors.
The video for lead single “Angry” was directed by Francois Rousselet and stars actress Sydney Sweeney.
Hackney Diamonds was produced by Andrew Watt. Spanning 12 tracks, the album was recorded in Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles; Metropolis Studios, London; Sanctuary Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; Electric Lady Studios, New York; and The Hit Factory/Germano Studios, also in New York.
A full list of guest contributors has yet to be revealed. However, during Wednesday’s livestream, the band revealed that Lady Gaga sings on the song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” Late drummer Charlie Watts and former bassist Bill Wyman are also featured on the album. The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and Stevie Wonder are also rumored contributors.
The video for lead single “Angry” was directed by Francois Rousselet and stars actress Sydney Sweeney.
- 9/6/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
The Rolling Stones announced their new album, Hackney Diamonds, and premiered the video for its first single, the hard-rocking “Angry,” at a press conference Wednesday in East London. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood sat down with Jimmy Fallon to talk about the making of their upcoming LP, their 24th, which is due Oct. 20.
It’s the band’s first full album of original music since 2005’s A Bigger Bang, and their first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts. Jagger explained that the title, Hackney Diamonds, is slang...
It’s the band’s first full album of original music since 2005’s A Bigger Bang, and their first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts. Jagger explained that the title, Hackney Diamonds, is slang...
- 9/6/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The Rolling Stones are finally ready to announce the new album they’ve been teasing for years. According to social media posts from the band, more information about the record — which appears to be titled Hackney Diamonds — will be announced on September 6th. In anticipation, a brief snippet of a song called “Angry” is available online now.
“A new Stones era Worldwide September 6th,” The Rolling Stones tweeted this week. The post links to a Hackney Diamonds website, which doesn’t offer much besides a countdown to September 6th and an invitation to join their mailing list.
Meanwhile, another recent tweet links to dontgetangrywithme.com, which houses a 16-second clip of a new song called “Angry.” That is, if you can get the website to work. As Louder Sound points out, the website has had some trouble loading the teaser. Often times, after several minutes of preparing the clip, it...
“A new Stones era Worldwide September 6th,” The Rolling Stones tweeted this week. The post links to a Hackney Diamonds website, which doesn’t offer much besides a countdown to September 6th and an invitation to join their mailing list.
Meanwhile, another recent tweet links to dontgetangrywithme.com, which houses a 16-second clip of a new song called “Angry.” That is, if you can get the website to work. As Louder Sound points out, the website has had some trouble loading the teaser. Often times, after several minutes of preparing the clip, it...
- 9/2/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
The Beatles had no peers when they were at the peak of their powers. Still, The Rolling Stones came close, with some help from John Lennon, whose throwaway song became their first hit. The bands cultivated different images — proper and respectful gentlemen vs. streetwise rebels — but The Beatles and Rolling Stones were exactly alike in one major way in the 1960s.
The band members personalities made The Beatles and Rolling Stones almost the same
Few (if any) classic rock fans would confuse the music the Beatles and Stones made, especially in each band’s early days. The Fab Four channeled their shared love of early rock ‘n’ roll and R&b into easily digestible pop hits. The Stones’ passion for blues came through on their first albums, where they covered Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Rufus Thomas, and Chuck Berry.
The differences extended beyond the music. The professionally-dressed Beatles were jealous of The Rolling Stones’ clothes.
The band members personalities made The Beatles and Rolling Stones almost the same
Few (if any) classic rock fans would confuse the music the Beatles and Stones made, especially in each band’s early days. The Fab Four channeled their shared love of early rock ‘n’ roll and R&b into easily digestible pop hits. The Stones’ passion for blues came through on their first albums, where they covered Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Rufus Thomas, and Chuck Berry.
The differences extended beyond the music. The professionally-dressed Beatles were jealous of The Rolling Stones’ clothes.
- 7/30/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger turned 80 on Wednesday. The singer is still packing arenas and shows no signs of slowing down.
Jagger underwent a heart valve replacement in 2019 but has maintained an otherwise healthy lifestyle of kick-boxing, cycling and performing.
The band completed its 14-date “Sixty” tour last year, though they had to cancel one date when Jagger caught Covid-19. The tour marked the band’s 60th anniversary.
The remaining band members — all but Charlie Watts, who died in 2021 — are working on a new album in honor of the late drummer. It will reportedly feature Paul McCartney and former Stones bassist Bill Wyman, who left the band in 1993.
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Jagger has also continued his solo work. He joined Nirvana and drummer Dave Grohl in 2021 to record a song about the pandemic called “Easy Sleazy.”
Since his rise to fame, Jagger has continually pushed...
Jagger underwent a heart valve replacement in 2019 but has maintained an otherwise healthy lifestyle of kick-boxing, cycling and performing.
The band completed its 14-date “Sixty” tour last year, though they had to cancel one date when Jagger caught Covid-19. The tour marked the band’s 60th anniversary.
The remaining band members — all but Charlie Watts, who died in 2021 — are working on a new album in honor of the late drummer. It will reportedly feature Paul McCartney and former Stones bassist Bill Wyman, who left the band in 1993.
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Jagger has also continued his solo work. He joined Nirvana and drummer Dave Grohl in 2021 to record a song about the pandemic called “Easy Sleazy.”
Since his rise to fame, Jagger has continually pushed...
- 7/26/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
In 1986, The Rolling Stones released the album Dirty Work. The title was fitting. Making the album was a dirty, painful process that left the band furious with one another. For Keith Richards, Mick Jagger was the primary problem. He was working to promote his debut solo album, She’s the Boss, and shirked his responsibility to the band. As a result, Richards wrote several songs about his stormy relationship with Jagger.
The Rolling Stones released an album at a low point in band relations
After over two decades of working together, Richards’ relationship with Jagger reached a breaking point. Jagger prioritized his solo album above Dirty Work, which the Stones’ guitarist found unforgivable.
“By the time we gathered in Paris to record Dirty Work in 1985, the atmosphere was bad,” Richards wrote in his memoir Life. “The sessions had been delayed because Mick was working on his solo album, and now he was busy promoting it.
The Rolling Stones released an album at a low point in band relations
After over two decades of working together, Richards’ relationship with Jagger reached a breaking point. Jagger prioritized his solo album above Dirty Work, which the Stones’ guitarist found unforgivable.
“By the time we gathered in Paris to record Dirty Work in 1985, the atmosphere was bad,” Richards wrote in his memoir Life. “The sessions had been delayed because Mick was working on his solo album, and now he was busy promoting it.
- 7/4/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have had their issues over the years, but Richards’ frustration over Jagger’s solo career threatened to break up The Rolling Stones. The guitarist resented the fact that Jagger prioritized his solo music over a Rolling Stones tour. It didn’t help that he flat-out disliked Jagger’s album. In his memoir, Richards disparaged his bandmate’s album. Here’s the surprising reason he compared it to Mein Kampf.
Keith Richards openly disliked Mick Jagger’s solo album
While The Rolling Stones worked on their album Dirty Work, Jagger simultaneously promoted his debut solo album, She’s the Boss. Richards found this frustrating, at least partly because he didn’t think the album was worth it.
“Mick’s album was called She’s the Boss, which said it all,” he wrote in his memoir Life. “I’ve never listened to the entire thing all the way through.
Keith Richards openly disliked Mick Jagger’s solo album
While The Rolling Stones worked on their album Dirty Work, Jagger simultaneously promoted his debut solo album, She’s the Boss. Richards found this frustrating, at least partly because he didn’t think the album was worth it.
“Mick’s album was called She’s the Boss, which said it all,” he wrote in his memoir Life. “I’ve never listened to the entire thing all the way through.
- 7/3/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman released solo songs that initially received little attention. He released one song that became a hit in the United Kingdom. The song in question is forgotten today.
The Rolling Stones‘ Bill Wyman initially decided he didn’t want to make solo songs like Mick Jagger did. Despite this, he had a hit song of his own. He explained why he changed his mind and released a famous single of his own.
Why The Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman wanted to release songs without his band
In the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, Wyman discussed putting out his hit song “(Si, Si) Je Suis un Rock Star.” “It’s really exciting — it’s like the first time we as a group had a hit; everything feels new again,” he said. “We all have our insecurities and doubts about whether...
The Rolling Stones‘ Bill Wyman initially decided he didn’t want to make solo songs like Mick Jagger did. Despite this, he had a hit song of his own. He explained why he changed his mind and released a famous single of his own.
Why The Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman wanted to release songs without his band
In the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, Wyman discussed putting out his hit song “(Si, Si) Je Suis un Rock Star.” “It’s really exciting — it’s like the first time we as a group had a hit; everything feels new again,” he said. “We all have our insecurities and doubts about whether...
- 6/23/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones‘ “Start Me Up” is one of the classic songs from the 1980s. Despite this, an Olivia Newton-John song prevented “Start Me Up” from hitting No. 1. This was a travesty.
Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’ overshadowed The Rolling Stones’ ‘Start Me Up’
“Start Me Up” became a huge hit for The Rolling Stones. The tune reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for a total of 24 weeks. None of the band’s other hits lasted as long on the chart.
Newton-John’s “Physical” was also a big hit at the same time. The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a staggering 10 weeks. Newton-John had many big hits during her time in the limelight, and “Physical” was the biggest by a longshot. According to the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, “Physical” prevented “Start Me Up” from reaching No.
Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical’ overshadowed The Rolling Stones’ ‘Start Me Up’
“Start Me Up” became a huge hit for The Rolling Stones. The tune reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for a total of 24 weeks. None of the band’s other hits lasted as long on the chart.
Newton-John’s “Physical” was also a big hit at the same time. The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a staggering 10 weeks. Newton-John had many big hits during her time in the limelight, and “Physical” was the biggest by a longshot. According to the 2013 book 50 Licks: Myths and Stories from Half a Century of The Rolling Stones, “Physical” prevented “Start Me Up” from reaching No.
- 6/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bill Wyman is an original member of The Rolling Stones. However, he left the band in 1993. The Stones have remained together since then, but Wyman was a part of their glorious beginnings, where they wrote and recorded many of their most iconic songs. The bass guitarist is finally reuniting with the band, but he still doesn’t regret his decision to leave.
Bill Wyman will appear on the next Rolling Stones album
It has been 30 years since Bill Wyman left The Rolling Stones. The band has continued gracefully, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards leading the charge. However, there is still something special about seeing more of the original members united, especially with the recent death of drummer Charlie Watts.
According to a report from The Sun, Wyman will be appearing on the next Rolling Stones album. The story was shared on June 9, 2023. Reportedly, Wyman flew down to Los Angeles...
Bill Wyman will appear on the next Rolling Stones album
It has been 30 years since Bill Wyman left The Rolling Stones. The band has continued gracefully, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards leading the charge. However, there is still something special about seeing more of the original members united, especially with the recent death of drummer Charlie Watts.
According to a report from The Sun, Wyman will be appearing on the next Rolling Stones album. The story was shared on June 9, 2023. Reportedly, Wyman flew down to Los Angeles...
- 6/18/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Legendary British rock band Rolling Stones will be reuniting with their former bassist Bill Wyman after 30 years since his departure from the band. The 86-year-old Wyman was last seen in the band’s 1989 LP ‘Steel Wheels’ after which, he quit the band in 1993.
However, Wyman did briefly reunite with the band and played on stage with Jagger, Watts, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood for their 50th anniversary tour in 2012. Since leaving The Stones, Wyman has kept active with a solo career, with his latest solo album coming out in 2015 called ‘Back to Basics’.
Now, the former bassist will be featured on the band’s upcoming studio album, which was written as a tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021 at the age of 80 due to throat cancer, although his drumming will be on the LP.
According to Deadline, the band’s singer Mick Jagger (79) invited Wyman...
However, Wyman did briefly reunite with the band and played on stage with Jagger, Watts, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood for their 50th anniversary tour in 2012. Since leaving The Stones, Wyman has kept active with a solo career, with his latest solo album coming out in 2015 called ‘Back to Basics’.
Now, the former bassist will be featured on the band’s upcoming studio album, which was written as a tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021 at the age of 80 due to throat cancer, although his drumming will be on the LP.
According to Deadline, the band’s singer Mick Jagger (79) invited Wyman...
- 6/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
More than 30 years after leaving the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman is back.
The 86-year-old bassist will be featured on a song on the Stones’ upcoming album, the Sun reported Friday, as a tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021. Watts will also be on the recording.
Mick Jagger reportedly invited Wyman to recording sessions in Los Angeles to work on the track. The album is expected this fall, and will be the first Stones album since the Grammy-winning covers album Blue & Lonesome in 2016, and the first of original material since A Bigger Bang in 2005.
Previously, Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were reported to be contributors on the new recording as well.
“Bill hasn’t seen the band together for years but always loved Charlie. This record’s really a tribute to Charlie, so he couldn’t say no,” a source told the Sun.
Wyman previously...
The 86-year-old bassist will be featured on a song on the Stones’ upcoming album, the Sun reported Friday, as a tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021. Watts will also be on the recording.
Mick Jagger reportedly invited Wyman to recording sessions in Los Angeles to work on the track. The album is expected this fall, and will be the first Stones album since the Grammy-winning covers album Blue & Lonesome in 2016, and the first of original material since A Bigger Bang in 2005.
Previously, Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were reported to be contributors on the new recording as well.
“Bill hasn’t seen the band together for years but always loved Charlie. This record’s really a tribute to Charlie, so he couldn’t say no,” a source told the Sun.
Wyman previously...
- 6/10/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Wyman will reportedly reunite with The Rolling Stones on their upcoming studio album.
The Sun reports that Wyman joined the band at a Los Angeles recording studio at the invitation of Mick Jagger. The as-yet-unannounced album is a tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021 at the age of 80.
“Bill hasn’t seen the band together for years but always loved Charlie. This record’s really a tribute to Charlie, so he couldn’t say no,” a source told The Sun.
Wyman hasn’t appeared on Stones album since 1989’s Steel Wheels. He departed the band four years later in 1993. He later reunited on stage with Jagger, Watts, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood for their 50th anniversary tour in 2012.
The Rolling Stones’ new album will also feature drum parts recorded by Watts prior to his death, as well as contributions from surviving Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
The Sun reports that Wyman joined the band at a Los Angeles recording studio at the invitation of Mick Jagger. The as-yet-unannounced album is a tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021 at the age of 80.
“Bill hasn’t seen the band together for years but always loved Charlie. This record’s really a tribute to Charlie, so he couldn’t say no,” a source told The Sun.
Wyman hasn’t appeared on Stones album since 1989’s Steel Wheels. He departed the band four years later in 1993. He later reunited on stage with Jagger, Watts, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood for their 50th anniversary tour in 2012.
The Rolling Stones’ new album will also feature drum parts recorded by Watts prior to his death, as well as contributions from surviving Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
- 6/10/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Keith Richards shot to fame as the hard-living guitarist for The Rolling Stones. That’s been his main gig for more than 60 years, the band for whom he wrote what might be his favorite song. Still, Richards’ first solo album proved to be a hit even though he had to be pressured into making it.
Keith Richards | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Keith Richards felt ‘like a turncoat’ making his first solo album
Richards was a rock star and a musical trendsetter with The Rolling Stones. He was also late to the party among members of his band — Richards was the last to go solo.
The guitarist focused his energy on the Stones for decades. For better or worse, Richards gave everything he had to the band. He never really considered going it alone until the late 1980s.
While working on the 1987 movie Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll...
Keith Richards | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Keith Richards felt ‘like a turncoat’ making his first solo album
Richards was a rock star and a musical trendsetter with The Rolling Stones. He was also late to the party among members of his band — Richards was the last to go solo.
The guitarist focused his energy on the Stones for decades. For better or worse, Richards gave everything he had to the band. He never really considered going it alone until the late 1980s.
While working on the 1987 movie Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll...
- 5/23/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney is no stranger to putting together a concert setlist. The Beatles stopped touring in the mid-1960s, but their bassist hit the road when he formed Wings in 1971, and he’s been at it ever since. He knows he needs to play “Hey Jude” on every tour, and Paul said he expects The Rolling Stones to perform three specific songs when they play live.
(l-r) Paul McCartney; Rolling Stones members Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, and Bill Wyman | David Lefranc/Kipa/Sygma via Getty Images; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney explains why he expects to hear 3 songs at Rolling Stones concerts
Some Paul songs probably don’t make his live shows, such as the embarrassing Wings song “Hi Hi Hi.” It was a solid outtake from 1973’s Red Rose Speedway that Macca said doesn’t hold up. When he toured with Wings after The Beatles split up,...
(l-r) Paul McCartney; Rolling Stones members Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, and Bill Wyman | David Lefranc/Kipa/Sygma via Getty Images; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Paul McCartney explains why he expects to hear 3 songs at Rolling Stones concerts
Some Paul songs probably don’t make his live shows, such as the embarrassing Wings song “Hi Hi Hi.” It was a solid outtake from 1973’s Red Rose Speedway that Macca said doesn’t hold up. When he toured with Wings after The Beatles split up,...
- 5/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page needed time to find the desire to join a band after Led Zeppelin folded. Drummer John Bonham’s tragic death in 1980 brought a sudden end to the band Page formed in 1968 and guided to worldwide success in the 1970s. The Firm, featuring Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, was that band. He was the unquestioned boss in Led Zeppelin, but Rodgers told Page to take a back seat on The Firm song “Radioactive.”
(l-r) Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers | Clayton Call/Redferns Paul Rodgers got ‘ballsy’ and told Jimmy Page to stand aside as he played the solo on 1 The Firm song
Page’s quiet career in right after Led Zeppelin folded — composing the Death Wish II soundtrack and piecing together the posthumous Led Zeppelin album Coda — received a boost in 1983. The guitarist was one of many classic rock icons who joined the Arms (Action into Research for Multiple Sclerosis) benefit concerts.
(l-r) Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers | Clayton Call/Redferns Paul Rodgers got ‘ballsy’ and told Jimmy Page to stand aside as he played the solo on 1 The Firm song
Page’s quiet career in right after Led Zeppelin folded — composing the Death Wish II soundtrack and piecing together the posthumous Led Zeppelin album Coda — received a boost in 1983. The guitarist was one of many classic rock icons who joined the Arms (Action into Research for Multiple Sclerosis) benefit concerts.
- 5/20/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones built their reputation by playing blue-blooded rock music. Yet many of their No. 1 hits were heartstring-tugging ballads. Here are some of The Rolling Stones’ best ballads from their 60-year career.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Mick Taylor, and Keith Richards | Pa Images via Getty Images 1. ‘As Tears Go By’
The Rolling Stones essentially covered this song by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. They handed it to Marianne Faithfull (Jagger’s girlfriend at the time), who recorded her version first.
Somehow, the 20-something Jagger convincingly conveyed the longing and loneliness of old age with just a few lines of lyrics in a song lasting less than three minutes. The gently plucked acoustic guitar and syrupy strings added to the effect. The Stones dropped the folk-tinged “As Tears Go By” in 1966, and it stands as one of their finest ballads decades later.
2. ‘Ruby Tuesday...
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Mick Taylor, and Keith Richards | Pa Images via Getty Images 1. ‘As Tears Go By’
The Rolling Stones essentially covered this song by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. They handed it to Marianne Faithfull (Jagger’s girlfriend at the time), who recorded her version first.
Somehow, the 20-something Jagger convincingly conveyed the longing and loneliness of old age with just a few lines of lyrics in a song lasting less than three minutes. The gently plucked acoustic guitar and syrupy strings added to the effect. The Stones dropped the folk-tinged “As Tears Go By” in 1966, and it stands as one of their finest ballads decades later.
2. ‘Ruby Tuesday...
- 5/18/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones were one of the biggest bands in the world by the end of the 1960s. They had several No. 1 hits in that decade and added a few more in the 1970s. Musicians looking to find an audience with a solid tune could do a lot worse than play their songs. That was probably Johnny Winter’s mindset when he more or less stole The Rolling Stones’ song “Silver Train” in 1973.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman; Johnny Winter | Bettmann/Contributor; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Johnny Winter basically stole The Rolling Stones’ song ‘Silver Train’ and released it first
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger wrote “Silver Train” years before they recorded it. They brought it to the Sticky Fingers sessions, produced a demo with the band, and then put it back in the vault.
Winter somehow heard that demo.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman; Johnny Winter | Bettmann/Contributor; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Johnny Winter basically stole The Rolling Stones’ song ‘Silver Train’ and released it first
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger wrote “Silver Train” years before they recorded it. They brought it to the Sticky Fingers sessions, produced a demo with the band, and then put it back in the vault.
Winter somehow heard that demo.
- 5/14/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to The Stones and Brian Jones, a documentary about the “lost creative genius” who launched – and named – The Rolling Stones.
Acclaimed filmmaker Nick Broomfield directed the documentary, which Magnolia plans to release in theaters later this year.
“Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archive released for the first time, The Stones and Brian Jones explores the creative musical genius of Jones, the key to the success of the band,” a release about the film notes, “and uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest rock’n’roll band in the world was left behind in the shadows of history.”
The Rolling Stones in London, May 4, 1963. L-r: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.
Jones assembled the Stones in 1962 as a blues-infused unit, playing rhythm and lead guitar alongside Keith Richards,...
Acclaimed filmmaker Nick Broomfield directed the documentary, which Magnolia plans to release in theaters later this year.
“Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archive released for the first time, The Stones and Brian Jones explores the creative musical genius of Jones, the key to the success of the band,” a release about the film notes, “and uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest rock’n’roll band in the world was left behind in the shadows of history.”
The Rolling Stones in London, May 4, 1963. L-r: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.
Jones assembled the Stones in 1962 as a blues-infused unit, playing rhythm and lead guitar alongside Keith Richards,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s no doubt The Rolling Stones are an influential band. The decades-long career, iconic songs, and list of No. 1 albums attest to that fact. In an interesting twist, the Stones basically covered two Mick Jagger and Keith Richards songs after the duo gave them to Marianne Faithfull.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts | King Collection/Avalon/Getty Images The Rolling Stones covered 2 Mick Jagger and Keith Richards songs — ‘As Tears Go By’ and ‘Sister Morphine’
Richards and Jagger needed time to develop as songwriters. It’s one of the reasons The Rolling Stones leaned heavily on cover songs early in their career.
Mick and Keith gave away the song that became their first top-10 hit as songwriters, but that secret success seemed to give them confidence in their craft. It also wasn’t the last time they let another artist...
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts | King Collection/Avalon/Getty Images The Rolling Stones covered 2 Mick Jagger and Keith Richards songs — ‘As Tears Go By’ and ‘Sister Morphine’
Richards and Jagger needed time to develop as songwriters. It’s one of the reasons The Rolling Stones leaned heavily on cover songs early in their career.
Mick and Keith gave away the song that became their first top-10 hit as songwriters, but that secret success seemed to give them confidence in their craft. It also wasn’t the last time they let another artist...
- 5/6/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
You’d be hard-pressed to find many musicians who wouldn’t trade places with Paul McCartney. Decades of fame and dozens of hit songs pushed his net worth over $1 billion. Still, Paul was jealous of The Rolling Stones — specifically their differing wardrobes — even though The Beatles were the most popular band in England.
(l-r) Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Brian Jones in 1966; Paul McCartney | Ted West/Central Press/Getty Images; David Redfern/Redferns Paul McCartney was jealous that The Rolling Stones didn’t have to wear matching clothes
The Beatles striding across a zebra-striped pedestrian crossing for the Abbey Road cover is one of the most recognizable music photos ever. Paul, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison wore different outfits that foreshadowed the individual paths they took when the band broke up after that 1969 album.
But it wasn’t always that way.
The Fab Four...
(l-r) Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Brian Jones in 1966; Paul McCartney | Ted West/Central Press/Getty Images; David Redfern/Redferns Paul McCartney was jealous that The Rolling Stones didn’t have to wear matching clothes
The Beatles striding across a zebra-striped pedestrian crossing for the Abbey Road cover is one of the most recognizable music photos ever. Paul, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison wore different outfits that foreshadowed the individual paths they took when the band broke up after that 1969 album.
But it wasn’t always that way.
The Fab Four...
- 4/20/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mick Jagger is a larger-than-life figure that almost resembles a caricature of a rockstar rather than a real human being. The Rolling Stones singer became iconic for his incredible voice and his groovy, flamboyant dance moves. Keith Richards has known Mick Jagger for most of his life and certainly has plenty of great stories about him. One story he shared about him would make John Mulaney fans very happy.
John Mulaney told a hilarious story about his experience with Mick Jagger Mick Jagger and Keith Richards | Scott Gries/Getty Images
John Mulaney is one of the hottest comedians out there, amassing a large fan base through his hilarious specials. The comic used to work as a writer for Saturday Night Live, where he would work with many of the acclaimed hosts for each episode. Mick Jagger was invited to host one week, and Mulaney shared a story about working with him.
John Mulaney told a hilarious story about his experience with Mick Jagger Mick Jagger and Keith Richards | Scott Gries/Getty Images
John Mulaney is one of the hottest comedians out there, amassing a large fan base through his hilarious specials. The comic used to work as a writer for Saturday Night Live, where he would work with many of the acclaimed hosts for each episode. Mick Jagger was invited to host one week, and Mulaney shared a story about working with him.
- 4/10/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What is considered the best Rolling Stones album? It’s a fair question, and there are plenty to choose from. Would it be one of the classics the band strung together in the 1960s and 1970s? Would it be one of the albums that peaked at No. 2 despite housing incredible songs? Or one of the many compilations stacked with hits (and some of the band’s controversial songs)? Best is subjective, but we know which of the nine Rolling Stones albums to reach No. 1 were the most commercially successful of the group’s records (thanks to some help from Billboard’s meticulous record-keeping).
Note: We used the time spent at No. 1 as the benchmark of success. We broke the ties in the middle of the pack by looking at duration on the charts.
(l-r) Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Mick Taylor, and Bill Wyman | Jorgen Angel/Redferns 9. ‘It’s...
Note: We used the time spent at No. 1 as the benchmark of success. We broke the ties in the middle of the pack by looking at duration on the charts.
(l-r) Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Mick Taylor, and Bill Wyman | Jorgen Angel/Redferns 9. ‘It’s...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s larger-than-life drum sound mirrored his larger-than-life Bonzo persona. At least when he toured with the band. He once spent $85,000 in cash on a car while on tour just to embarrass the salesperson. Yet a Bonham hobby while at home proved to be a major passion. A case of mistaken identity by the girlfriend of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman proved it.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns John Bonham’s hobby raising cattle and bulls led to a case of mistaken identity
Bonham earned his Bonzo nickname before he joined Led Zeppelin. The drummer lived up to it while on the road with the band. He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued.
That wild side stood in stark contrast to Bonham’s most domestic side.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns John Bonham’s hobby raising cattle and bulls led to a case of mistaken identity
Bonham earned his Bonzo nickname before he joined Led Zeppelin. The drummer lived up to it while on the road with the band. He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued.
That wild side stood in stark contrast to Bonham’s most domestic side.
- 3/26/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest classic rock bands by almost any measure. They won over millions of fans, but some fellow musicians hate The Rolling Stones. Their unbelievable career span, run of great albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and multiple No. 1 hits don’t mean much to other artists who couldn’t stand Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and crew.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman | Manchester Mirror/Daily Herald/Mirrorpix via Getty Images The Rolling Stones hated some of their own music
The musicians who hated The Rolling Stones clearly didn’t hide their disdain for the band’s music. Neither did Jagger and Richards. After more than 60 years as a group, the two lifelong members hated some of the music they made together.
Both Richards and Jagger hate Their Satanic Majesties Request.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman | Manchester Mirror/Daily Herald/Mirrorpix via Getty Images The Rolling Stones hated some of their own music
The musicians who hated The Rolling Stones clearly didn’t hide their disdain for the band’s music. Neither did Jagger and Richards. After more than 60 years as a group, the two lifelong members hated some of the music they made together.
Both Richards and Jagger hate Their Satanic Majesties Request.
- 3/19/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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