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Mick Jagger Says A Keith Richards Apology Was a 'Prerequisite' to Touring

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:48:14 +0000

Keith Richards' memoir of his life and the life of the Rolling Stones revealed some things about the band and Mick Jagger that the frontman didn't care for. In a recent interview Jagger calls an apology from Richards a "prerequisite," while Richards shares he doesn't regret a thing.

Keith Richards Writes a Remembrance for Country Legend George Jones

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:57:45 +0000

Country music suffered a tremendous loss last Friday (April 26), when the legendary George Jones passed away at the age of 81. But more than a Nashville icon, Jones was a friend and inspiration to many -- including Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, who penned a eulogy for Jones that was released in time for his funeral service yesterday (May 2).

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:02:49 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.

Keith Richards and Tom Waits Record 'Shenandoah'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:00:52 +0000

A new collection of songs of the sea brings together Keith Richards and Tom Waits. Compiled in part by actor Johnny Depp, 'Son of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys' will be released on F

Pete Townshend Admits He Swiped His Trademark 'Windmill' From Keith Richards

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:30:22 +0000

Pete Townshend is undeniably one of rock music's most dynamic performers. The Who guitarist has always been notable for his energetic stage exertions -- particularly his signature "windmill" move, which consists of Townshend swinging his arm around in a furious windup before delivering a powerful strike to sound power chords on his guitar. In an interview with David Letterman, the musician says his trademark move was inspired by fellow rock icon Keith Richards.

Keith Richards Mends Fences with Mick Jagger (Again)

Jeff Giles — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:00:42 +0000

They may not be touring to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but the Rolling Stones are still marking the occasion — fans can sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the band while leafing through the pages of a deluxe coffee table book commemorating their career, and there’s also a new documentary on the way. In an interview conducted for the film that was recently published by Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards reflected on their long partnership — and seemed to bury the hatchet in their latest public spat.

Rolling Stones Rule Out 2012 Tour, Citing Keith Richards' Health

Dave Lifton — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:18 +0000

It’s often been said that the only two things that will survive a nuclear war are cockroaches and Keith Richards. However, it’s possible that the Rolling Stones guitarist might not be in good enough health to tour in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary this year, as had been reported last month.

Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:44 +0000

While we wait for definitive word on whether the Rolling Stones will celebrate their 50th anniversary by going on tour this year, we can content ourselves with the band’s ongoing series of ‘official bootleg’ releases — and at least one of the band members is hitting the stage in the near future: Keith Richards, who’s performing at a benefit in honor of recently deceased guitar legend Hubert Sumlin.

Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Talk About 'Some Girls' Punk Influences

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:14 +0000

The Rolling Stones continue to revisit stories and memories from the making of ‘Some Girls’ in honor of the recent re-release of the 1978 album. In a new interview Mick Jagger and Keith Richards talk about how punk music influenced the project.

Start Me Up – Keith Richards Hints at 50th Anniversary Tour

Tommy B — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:30:19 +0000

Keith Richards has tossed out some hope to fans wanting to see The Rolling Stones reconvene next year for a 50th anniversary tour. In a just-published interview with GQ, Richards said down-time from the Stones is a bit like “being in purgatory.” “Next year is sort of up for grabs,” he said. “It’s almost an [...]

Keith Richards Says He's Proud of His Cartoonish Personality

Billy Dukes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:00:04 +0000

Keith Richards didn’t think he’d live this long either. In an recent interview the Rolling Stones‘ guitarist agrees with the New Yorker book reviewer’s assessment that he hasn’t paid the price for knowing life’s every pleasure.

Keep on Rolling

Tommy B — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:44:39 +0000

Keith Richards says he hopes to reconvene The Rolling Stones, but he isn’t sure when that might happen. “There is talk about [doing more songwriting],” the veteran rocker told GQ in a recent interview. “Basically I want to get the Stones back together and give it one more bash. I think they’ve got it in [...]

Pete Townshend's Memoir to be Published by Harper Collins

The Hawk — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:07:15 +0000

Pete Townshend’s much-anticipated memoir will be published next fall by Harper Collins, the legendary Who guitarist has announced. Townshend describes the book, titled Who He?, as an “essential rite of passage.”

“I am lucky to be alive and to have such a crazy story to tell, full of wild adventures and creative machinations,” Townshend said, in a prepared statement. “I am happy that I am able to write my book myself, in my own ‘voice’ that many readers will be hearing for the first time.”

Johnny Depp Writing Songs with Steven Tyler?

The Hawk — Sat, 14 May 2011 12:34:22 +0000

Johnny Depp might have based his Captain Jack Sparrow character on Keith Richards, but he’s been hanging out with a different Rock and Roll Hall of Famer lately. According to Spinner.com, the actor

Keith Richards at Work on Solo Material?

The Hawk — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:30:56 +0000

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has been recording new material in New York City, according to several sources. New York music site SonicScoop.com reports that Richards has been working out of Manhattan’s Germano Studios with producer Steve Jordan and engineer Dave O’Donnell.

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