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Charlie Watts’ Wife Shirley Dead Aged 82

Charlie Watts’ wife Shirley has died aged 82.Shirley Shepherd’s passing from a brief illness comes 16 months after The Rolling Stones drummer’s death aged 80 last August after a cancer battle.The couple’s family, which includes...

The Rolling Stones Announce 'Greatest Hits' Style Live Album

The Rolling Stones are releasing a live 'greatest hits' style album celebrating their 60 year career.The '(I can't Get No) Satisfaction' legends - made up of Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and late...

Late Drummer Charlie Watts Will Feature On New Rolling Stones Album

Late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will feature on the band's next album, Ronnie Wood has revealed.The legendary rock group are working on their first LP of original songs for 18 years and the 75-year-old...

Brian Jones Was The Creator Of The Rolling Stones, Says Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman thinks Brian Jones was the driving force behind The Rolling Stones - and not Sir Mick Jagger.The 86-year-old musician starred in the iconic band between 1962 and 1993, and Bill claims that Brian...

Sir Mick Jagger ‘Speaks Mockney In Public And Queen’S English Indoors’

Sir Mick Jagger is said to speak with a “Mockney” accent in public but the “Queen’s English” indoors. The Rolling Stones frontman’s daughter’s former nanny Sally Arnold – who looked after Jade Jagger, now 51 – claimed...

The Rolling Stones ‘Planning To Release First New Music In 18 Years By Summer 2023’

The Rolling Stones are reportedly planning to release a new record next year.It would be Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood’s fist new material in 18 years and The Sun also reported on...

Chuck Leavell: Rolling Stones Still 'Stung' By Charlie Watts' Death

Rolling Stones' longtime keyboardist Chuck Leavell says not a day goes by that they don't think of the late Charlie Watts.The legendary group's drummer died aged 80 on August 24, 2021, and Sir Mick Jagger,...

Keith Richards Hopes Rolling Stones Will Record New Music This Year

Keith Richards hopes The Rolling Stones will have recorded new music by the end of the year.The 78-year-old rocker revealed he and his bandmates, Sir Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, are working on new material,...

Sir Mick Jagger Dedicates Bst Hyde Park To Charlie Watts

Sir Mick Jagger dedicated the Rolling Stones' gig at BST Hyde Park to Charlie Watts.The legendary drummer died in August, aged 80, and the band's frontman paid tribute to him during the latest gig of...

The Rolling Stones Dedicate Bst Hyde Park Concert To Late Drummer Charlie Watts

The Rolling Stones dedicated their Hyde Park concert to late drummer Charlie Watts.The rock icons performed at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park on Saturday night (25.06.22) and frontman Sir Mick Jagger took a moment...

The Rolling Stones Cancel Another Show After Sir Mick Jagger Tested Positive For Covid-19

The Rolling Stones have cancelled another date on their 'SIXTY Tour' after Sir Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.The 'Sympathy For The Devil' rockers were forced to postpone their Amsterdam concert at the Johan Cruijff...

Rolling Stones Cover The Beatles At First Liverpool Concert In More Than 50 Years

The Rolling Stones paid tribute to The Beatles by performing ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ for the first time since 2012 at their Liverpool concert on Thursday night (09.06.22).Sir Mick Jagger and co were performing...

Keith Richards: The Rolling Stones Want To Stay Together

Keith Richards says The Rolling Stones' longevity comes down to still wanting be in a band together.The 'Start Me Up' rockers kicked off their 'SIXTY' anniversary tour at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Spain...

The Rolling Stones Have Backstage Yoga Room And Gym On Tour

The Rolling Stones have a yoga room and gym area to prepare themselves for the opening night of their ‘SIXTY’ anniversary tour.The ‘Start Me Up’ rockers - Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and...

Mick Jagger 'Misses' Working With Charlie Watts

Mick Jagger "misses" working with Charlie WattsThe 78-year-old music legend shot to fame alongside the late Charlie - who died back in 2021 at the age of 80 - as part of rock band The...

Rolling Stones Share Two Unreleased Gems From 'Live At The El Mocambo' Live Album

The Rolling Stones have shared two previously unreleased gems from their famed 1977 Toronto club show.'Tumbling Dice' and 'Hot Stuff' were recorded at the pair of secret gigs at the 300-capacity El Mocambo venue in...

The Rolling Stones To Be Subject Of Four-part Film Series On Bbc

The Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary will be marked by the BBC with a new four-part film series.The broadcaster has announced 'My Life as a Rolling Stone', which will premiere on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer...

Rolling Stones Announce 'Live At The El Mocambo' Live Album

The Rolling Stones' legendary 'Live At The El Mocambo' concert is being released in full for the first time.As the iconic rock 'n' roll band celebrate their 60th anniversary, Sir Mick Jagger and co are...

Keith Richards Can't Control Rolling Stones

Keith Richards doesn't "have much control" over the Rolling Stones.The 78-year-old guitarist is preparing for a 60th anniversary tour with the 'Gimme Shelter' hitmakers and he admitted the band - which also includes Sir Mick...

Keith Richards: The Rolling Stones 1990 Hiatus Was Necessary

Keith Richards has admitted The Rolling Stones' hiatus in 1990 was "necessary" to keep the band together.Following their 'Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour', the 'Paint it Black' rockers took a brief break to work on solo...

Keith Richards Has Been 'Playing A Lot Of Bass' On New Rolling Stones Tunes

Keith Richards has been "playing a lot of bass" on The Rolling Stones' new material.The 78-year-old guitarist and occasional bassist has recalled spending a week in Jamaica with frontman Sir Mick Jagger, also 78, jamming...

The Rolling Stones Unveil 60th Anniversary Tour Dates

The Rolling Stones will embark on a 60th-anniversary tour this summer.The 'Start Me Up' hitmakers have unveiled the tour dates for their 'SIXTY' tour, after teasing fans on social media.The iconic band confirmed they will...

The Rolling Stones Honoured With Stamp Collection

The Rolling Stones are being immortalised in stamp form.Royal Mail has announced a set of 12 stamps in tribute to the iconic rock 'n' roll band to mark their 60th anniversary.A number of the stamps...

The Rolling Stones Named Top-earning Live Act Of 2021

The Rolling Stones have been named the highest-earning touring act of 2021.The 'Satisfaction' hitmakers only played 12 dates of their rescheduled 'No Filter' tour, but still pulled in over £87 million from their stadium shows.According...

The Rolling Stones Perform Aint Too Proud To Beg For The First Time Since 2007

The Rolling Stones performed ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ live for the first time since 2007.The band performed at Ford Field, Detroit, on Monday night (15.11.21) and honoured the American city's Motown roots by playing...

Sir Mick Jagger Hints At 2022 Rolling Stones Gigs

Sir Mick Jagger says The Rolling Stones will tour next year if "everyone" is feeling up for it.The 'Gimme Shelter' rockers are currently completing their rescheduled 'No Filter' US tour dates, their first run without...

60 Years On The Same Train: Mick Jagger And Keith Richards Mark Six Decades Since They Met

Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have marked the 60th anniversary of their first encounter at Dartford railway station.The Rolling Stones bandmates first spoke at the Kent railway station in South East England, six decades...

The Rolling Stones Play Connection For First Time In 15 Years

The Rolling Stones performed 'Connection' for the first time in 15 years in Nashville at the weekend.Keith Richards was behind the gem from their 1967 album 'Between the Buttons’, which the iconic rock group hadn't...

Ringo Starr Will Miss 'Beautiful' Charlie Watts

Ringo Starr will miss "beautiful" Charlie Watts.The 81-year-old musician paid tribute to his fellow drummer - who passed away aged 80 last month - and spoke of how he used to enjoy "hanging out" with...

The Rolling Stones Share New Charlie Watts Tribute Video

The Rolling Stones have paid tribute to Charlie Watts in a new video.The drummer sadly passed away at the age of 80 earlier this week and the 'Brown Sugar' rockers have honoured him with a...

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