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Album "The Rolling Stones" (1964)
Charlie Watts NOT Leaving The Rolling Stones
September 03, 2009 01:09:31Fran Curtis, a spokesperson for The Rolling Stones is quick to respond to rumor suggesting drummer Charlie Watts is no longer the band's member. "Contrary to a fabricated story that ran this morning on a small music web site in Australia, drummer Charlie Watts has not left The Rolling Stones," Fran told Billboard.
The speculation that Charlie quit the band was outed by Australian web, Undercover. The online publication claimed the drummer will be replaced by Charlie Drayton who had solo projects with the band's guitarist Keith Richards.
The Rolling Stones' Iconic 'Lips and Tongue' Sold for Charity
September 02, 2008 02:09:47Original artwork of The Rolling Stones' famous "lips and tongue" symbol is now in the collection box of Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The hand-painted black and white work has been bought by the museum at an auction in the United States for $92,500.
Half of the cash is reportedly going to a charity organization named the Art Fund. Meanwhile, the rest will be used by John Pasche, who was paid only 50 pounds for creating the logo, to finance his little boy's education. "I have an 11-year-old son and this money is going to go towards his education," John says.
The Rolling Stones Sign With Universal Music
July 26, 2008 11:07:06Previous rumors saying that The Rolling Stones will be departing from their label EMI turns out to be true after the latest reports confirmed that the veteran rockers have signed a deal with Universal Music. The long term agreement gives the company the rights to handle the all of band's upcoming album's sale including its digital release.
Confirming the news the company said, "Universal Music Group will begin planning an unprecedented, long-term campaign to reposition the Rolling Stones' entire catalogue for the digital age." Meanwhile revealing their excitement with the deal the Stones stated, "Universal are forward thinking, creative and hands-on music people, We really look forward to working with them."
Lil Wayne Accused of Stealing The Rolling Stones Song
July 25, 2008 09:07:06After being alleged of sampling a song without an approval by a rock chick Karma-Ann Swanepoel, sometime in May, now the same problem arrives for Lil Wayne. According to the latest reports this time the rapper is being accused of stealing a song from legendary rockers The Rolling Stones.
The news surfaces after a musical publishing company, Abkco Music Inc, that own the rights over the Stones' track titled "Play With Fire", filed in a lawsuit against Wayne, his artistic collaborators and his recording company. The company filed the lawsuit on Thursday, July 24 to the federal court in Manhattan, but their demand is still unspecified.
The Rolling Stones Deny Signing With Live Nation
June 17, 2008 02:06:16Previous news surfacing in the media stating that The Rolling Stones will leave their label EMI and join Live Nation has now been denied. The band through their spokesperson Bernard Doherty rejected the recent claims and stated that, "We are not in talks with Live Nation in connection with any record deal."
Previously, it was reported that the legendary rockers are about to depart from their current label and sign a deal with the concert promoters. Moreover, the media also claimed that the contract with Live Nation, will give the company the rights to sell the Stones back catalog worth about 3 million, control the band's upcoming tours and merchandising stuffs.
The Rolling Stones to Leave EMI for Live Nation?
June 16, 2008 02:06:40Legendary rockers The Rolling Stones are on the verge of making a big decision for their musical career as the band reportedly are about to sign a mega deal. Latest report suggested that the band will be signing a contract with famous concert promoters Live Nation and leaving their current label EMI for good.
Moreover, according to Guardian.co.uk's The Observer page, the deal is almost done and details for it would be announced in the next few days. The deal reportedly will be giving Live Nation a rights to market the Stones' back catalog which worth about 3 million pounds per year. Not only that, reports also said that the tour promoters would also control the rockers touring and merchandising in the future.
After 44 Years, The Rolling Stones Allowed to Return to Blackpool
March 28, 2008 10:03:52Blackpool, an English seaside town in England has decided to put the hard feeling towards The Rolling Stones in the past. The town has decided to allow the rock band to perform there again for the first time in 44 years.
The Stones were banned from the town in 1964 after one of their concerts at the Empress Ballroom ended in riots whereby 50 people were taken to hospital. A number of crazed fans tore up seats, threw bottles, and vandalized a number of properties at the venue that the officials decided that the band should not play in the area again. Allegedly, the riot began after one of the audience spat at guitarist Brian Jones.
The Rolling Stones' Appearance Marked the Opening of 2008 Berlinale
February 08, 2008 02:02:37On Thursday, February 7, night, the 58th Annual Berlin International Film Festival was officially opened with the appearance of The Rolling Stones which literally shut the traffic in downtown Berlin down. On this opening night, the festival screened a special world premiere of Martin Scorsese's "Shine a Light" featuring the band's concert documentary.
Being the first documentary film to open the festival, the previewing of "Light" was flooded with celebrities. Among the A-listers to attend the event were Patti Smith, Goldie Hawn, Diane Kruger, Sam Riley and Brian De Palma. The Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ron Wood, who promised to give special appearances also attended the event to introduce the film alongside Scorsese.
The Rolling Stones Left EMI for Universal Music
January 17, 2008 03:01:00The constant flow of reports regarding EMI losing its artists have been updated with the biggest name so far, The Rolling Stones. The legendary band are slated to release their new album 'Shine a Light' through EMI's rival Universal Music.
It was reported that they decided to make the new arrangement because EMI is in a state of crisis that consequently leads them to doubt the future of the album should it remains to be under EMI. However, a rep from EMI confirmed that the Stones did secure a contract with Universal to release the album in March but are not signing for further deals with the label.
Rolling Stones' Concerts Documentary to Open 2008 Berlinale
January 16, 2008 09:01:13The Rolling Stones concert film "Shine A Light" will open the 2008 Berlin Film Festival on February 7. On Tuesday, January 15, the organizers of the 58th Berlinale announced that the documentary picture made by the Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is going to be the opening film and the veteran British rock band is expected to attend the screening.
On picking the film as the opening movie, the festival director Dieter Kosslick commented, "We are extremely excited to have the World Premiere of this magnificent film as our opening gala." Meanwhile, on the movie itself, Kosslick stated, "Martin Scorsese has captured the pure essence of an iconic band on the big screen."
Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes' Annual Celebrity 100 Power List
June 15, 2007 02:06:12
Taking into account the fact that she's rich, famous and generous, surely people will agree that Oprah Winfrey does deserve the top position on Forbes magazine's "100 Most Powerful Celebrities" annual list. The US talk show queen securing the top spot from Tom Cruise, with an estimated income of $260 million over the past 12 months. She last topped the list in 2005.
Cruise, the world's No. 1 star last year, has to unfortunately drop to No. 8 with his overall paycheck totaling a mere $31 million. That's a bad record for the actor. The 2nd slot on the list is filled by golf ace Tiger Woods who's raking in 100 million dollars this year, making a record an athlete has earned that much in a single year.
Mick Jagger Shared a Mic with Bro
June 11, 2007 09:06:31
Of what can be considered a rare moment, The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger joined his also-a-singer-brother to sing in front of a small crowd. It happened late last month but the buzz is not high 'till now.
Not so known Chris Jagger was hitting the stage with his Atcha! Blues band when his more famous brother Mick popped his head in the southwest London pub named Bull's Head. Upon taking a break, Chris who noticed his brother's arrival persuaded him to take the stage.
The Rolling Stones Adds Poland in European Leg
May 15, 2007 01:05:46
Poland will get the chance to see The Rolling Stones again this year as the band adds an extra date within their European jaunt. This Stone's visit in Poland will be the first time in 9 years.
The date is set on July 25 and the venue is confirmed at Warsaw's Slzewiec Hippodrome. They are supposed to play in Ukaraine that day but it has been cancelled due to unknown reason. The band however, will still make it to the rest of the dates which is started with Belgium's gig on June 5.
The Rolling Stones Feel for the Horses, Switch Venue
May 10, 2007 04:05:57
The Rolling Stones decides to take their hands off the matter on Belgrade venue. The band has requested the concert organizers to change the venue so that hundreds of horses will not endure any traumatic experience.
"The concert will not take place on the Hippodrome," a rep from Music Star Production said. "The Rolling Stones' band members are great animal lovers. We didn't manage to convince The Stones' management that the concert would not harm the horses."
Poison Reveals Cover Album Tracks
May 09, 2007 01:05:57
An important detail is coming up from glam metal band Poison's newest album "Poison'd!". The album that offers a selection of classic rock tune covers has revealed its heavily anticipated tracklisting. The 13 tracks are ranging from David Bowie's "Suffragete City" up to Grand Funk Railroad's "We're An American Band".
On January 3, the band posted on their official My Space page that they need the help from fans to pick songs for the album. Some suggested the band covering Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Freebird," Sweet's "Ballroom Blitz," and AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long". None of the songs was included in the record along with the obvious suggestion of Alice Cooper's "Poison." The band however kept Sweet and Alice Cooper in mind and decided to do their other songs.
Keith Richards Is Working on an Autobiography
May 07, 2007 11:05:04
While his fellow rocker Mick Jagger already gave up the idea of writing an autobiography, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones has just started working on one.
The guitarist reportedly is writing an autobiography about his time in the band and his turbulent relationships with drugs and alcohol. The autobiography is expected to be a frank memoir, in which Richards is expected to give out honest details of his wild life.
Bon Jovi, First to Taste Rebuilt O2
April 14, 2007 10:04:51
Bon Jovi will be the first musician to officially re-open the newly rebuilt The O2, or formerly known as Millenium Dome on June 24.
Justin Timberlake, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sisters, Take That and Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds have all booked a time slot for their concerts at the London's stadium. Before them, The O2 will be opened on June 23 for its employees only in a free event featuring Tom Jones, Kaiser Chiefs and Basement Jaxx.
The Rolling Stones Among Headliners of Isle of Wight Fest
March 21, 2007 11:03:21
The Rolling Stones will step on the UK festival stage for the first time since 1976. The British band will headline the Isle of Wight Festival on June 10. It is expected that the frontman Mick Jagger will give a live Webcast on March 22 in the website. The talk will concern this involvement, other European concert dates as well as the make-up concerts for 2006 cancelled dates.
The festival that absorbs a growing number of audiences each year will be held on June 8 until June 10. Snow Patrol and The Feeling will headline the first day and on the next day Muse and Kasabian will replace them as the headliner. Finally on the last date, The Rolling Stone will headline it alongside Keane.
Patti Smith Speaks Up on "Twelve"
February 07, 2007 03:02:17
Patti Smith is going to have her next album, "Twelve", released via Columbia Records on April 17th later this year.
The set, as said by Smith, will carry in it her renditions of Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise," Neil Young's "Helpless" and Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants To Rule the World."
The List of the Biggest-Grossing North American Tours of 2006
January 03, 2007 02:01:00
Notwithstanding with the time changing, The Rolling Stones remains great. The Rock 'n' Roll band has topped the list of the Biggest-Grossing North American Tours of 2006, selling 138.5 million dollars worth of tickets for their 'A Bigger Bang' shows.
The tour, which includes 39 shows across the United States and Canada, is the third-highest on Pollstar's all-time list, behind the Stones' 2005 tour ($US162 million), and Irish rock band U2's trek that same year ($US138.9 million). Back on the 2006 list, behind the rockers is Barbra Streisand who's taking in $US92.5 million for just 20 shows.
The Rolling Stones Holds Back the Title of Top-Grossing Tour Ever
November 25, 2006 09:11:18
Losing the title of Top-Grossing Tour ever to Irish rock band U2 last year, The Rolling Stones wins back the predicate this year as their "A Bigger Bang" tour has grossed a staggering $437 million and drawn 3.5 million people to 110 shows.
Greater than that, there were an estimated crowd of 2 million saw the band performed at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro back in February.
The Rolling Stones Postpone Another Concert
October 31, 2006 12:10:36
Bad news. The Rolling Stones postpone another show on their "Bigger Bang" world tour. To their fans' dismal the band has been forced to cancel their rare theater show at New York's Beacon Theatre scheduled for Tuesday evening Oct 31st after frontman Mick Jagger was struck down by a sore throat.
Due to the sick, doctors advised the rocker to rest his voice, which unfortunately forced his band to, in addition to the Tuesday show, also postpone their Friday night Oct 27th concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This is the second time that Jagger's throat has affected the Stones tour. In August the band cancelled two dates in Spain after the singer contracted laryngitis.
The Rolling Stones to Play New York's Beacon Theatre
September 29, 2006 02:09:49
The Rolling Stones announced Thursday September 28th that they will play the Beacon Theatre on October 29th and 31st.
The rock and roll band reportedly will kick off their first show during the climax of President Bill Clinton's 60th birthday bash in the city.
Mick Jagger's Laryngitis Forced the Rolling Stones to Cancel Concert
August 15, 2006 10:08:10
The Rolling Stones was forced to cancel their concert, supposed to be held Monday August 14th in the northern city of Valladolid, after lead singer Mick Jagger was diagnosed with laryngitis over the weekend and was ordered by his doctors to rest his voice.
Carmen Carnero, a spokeswoman for the show's promoter, said that the British rock band had sold 37,000 tickets for the scheduled concert at the city's Zorilla soccer stadium. So far, there has yet any replacement date announced which may indicate the Stones would not make up the show. Though so, the band has announced plans to issue full refunds on all tickets purchased for the sold-out show.
The Rolling Stones to Play Churchill Downs Concert
August 08, 2006 04:08:56
Legendary rock group The Rolling Stones will undergo such a hectic schedules for sure as they are about to play at the Louisville, Ky. track on the evening of September 29th later this year.
There are about 50,000 tickets will be available for the event with those for the general public will range in price from $60 to $300 and be available for sale beginning Monday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. EDT at all TicketMaster locations, through www.livenation.com, or by phone.
The Rolling Stones Add Second Concert in Regina
August 02, 2006 01:08:36
Subsequent to the success of their October 8 tour in Regina, The Rolling Stones has announced plans to play a second concert in the Canadian city during their fall North American tour, and have accordingly rescheduled their dates for Missoula and Wichita.
The music act is said to kick off the gig October 6th later this year with tickets go on sale to the general public starting from Friday August 4th.
The Rolling Stones Heading Back to US
July 26, 2006 01:07:33
Now that guitarist Keith Richards has recovered from a head injury, The Rolling Stones is more than ready to head back to US for the sake of their "Bigger Bang" tour. And thus the music act announced, Tuesday July 25th, a string of 17 U.S. and Canadian concerts for the fall.
The rockers further said they would start the second leg of their North American tour on September 20 in Boston and finish in Los Angeles on November 18. The tour's stops will among others include Las Vegas; Missoula, Montana; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Austin and El Paso in Texas; Oakland, California; Glendale, Arizona; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Fall and Alcohol Battle Holds The Rolling Stones Back Not!
June 17, 2006 02:06:10
The legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones, is confirmed to start their postponed "A Bigger Bang" tour on July 11th in Milan, Italy. This confirmation is a relief for the fans after the head injury Keith Richards got during his vacation in Fiji, and Ron Wood's alcohol-addiction.
The guitarist, Ron "Ronnie" was reported to enter the rehab clinic in South London early this week. Although the Stones' publicist, Fran Curtis, said Wood does need some breaks, he is positively ready to continue the band's European Tour.
Forbes Magazine's Annual List of the World's 100 Most Powerful Stars
June 16, 2006 03:06:12
Despite all the publication he's made during the year, Tom Cruise is still chosen as the top. The actor has on Thursday June 15th, 2006 reclaimed his No. 1 spot on Forbes magazine's annual list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Stars.
Speaking on Cruise choosing as the No. 1, the publication revealed it was the much on the "media onslaught" he drew for his pairing with actress Katie Holmes as it did to his "awesome" box office clout, that made Cruise deserves the position.
The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang Trek Is Starting Up Again
June 03, 2006 01:06:46
Previously forced to postpone their European tour after Keith Richards accidentally injured his head, The Rolling Stones is now back to the track with the guitarist for sure. The Stones official Website confirmed that Richards has made a "complete recovery."
Following the good news, tour promoters unveiled a rescheduled-date of stadium shows that will kick off in Milan, Italy on July 11 and make stops in over 20 cities including Vienna; Munich; Berlin; Paris; Amsterdam; Zurich; Porto, Portugal; Valladolid, Spain; London; Glasgow; and Bergen, Norway, among others.
Two Rolling Stones Concerts in Paris Are Postponed
May 24, 2006 01:05:34
Two concerts of The Rolling Stones, which both scheduled to be held later this summer in Paris, have been postponed. While released the confirmation, French organizers said Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 that the music act has yet set replacement dates.
The concerts actually had been slated for June 3 and July 2 at the Stade de France stadium, that's for everybody to know. Aside from the cancellation, an August 8 concert in the French Riviera city of Nice will still work as scheduled.
Keith Richards Is Back Home
May 23, 2006 09:05:18
Keith Richards is back home and thus The Rolling Stones line up is complete.
"Keith Richards has arrived back home in the U.S. from New Zealand," read a posting on the band's official Website. "He is feeling great, happy to be home and looking forward to getting back on the road with the Rolling Stones next month."
Rolling Stones Guitarist Discharged from Hospital
May 11, 2006 03:05:25
Aside from the news spread among people out there, which claim Keith Richards has undergone a second brain surgery, The Rolling Stones guitarist has on Thursday May 11, 2006 discharged from a hospital in New Zealand.
Richards' New York-based publicist Fran Curtis said in a statement, that Richards would remain an outpatient at The Ascot Hospital in Auckland and would return for checkups following an operation on Monday to relieve pressure on his brain.
Rolling Stones Guitarist Underwent Minor Surgery
May 09, 2006 09:05:16
Everything is clear now as his representative reveals all. The man, Keith Richards, has undergone minor surgery in a New Zealand hospital on Monday May 8th, 2006 for a "mild concussion" he suffered from a spill he took while vacationing in the South Pacific last week.
Was "up and talking" soon after surgery at The Ascot Hospital in Auckland, still The Rolling Stones guitarist was expected to take several weeks to recuperate.
They're Back, Guns N' Roses & The Rolling Stones
May 05, 2006 11:05:38
It's been 17 years that Guns N' Roses and The Rolling Stones shared the bill at the Los Angeles Coliseum. And now it's time for Guns N' Roses to open two German dates on the Rolling Stones' upcoming tour of Europe.
As that mentioned on the Stones' Web site, Guns N' Roses will join the Stones in Nuremberg on July 10 and Leipzig on July 12. And despite guitarist Keith Richards' health condition, the European leg of the Stones' "A Bigger Bang" tour will still be kicked off on May 27 in Barcelona, Spain.
Keith Richards Needs Brain Surgery?
May 04, 2006 02:05:46
Just one day after being released from hospital, Keith Richards is reported to have suffered a mild brain haemorrhage as a result of the accident happened to him recently.
The Rolling Stones guitarist, who was originally diagnosed with mild concussion after the accident at the Wakaya Club resort in Fiji, continued suffering dull headaches. And after further tests it was revealed that there was a small haemorrhage.
The Stones Guitarist Rolling Out from Hospital
May 03, 2006 10:05:20
Keith Richards has reportedly been released from a New Zealand hospital where he was being treated following a "mysterious" accident in Fiji that caused him sustained a head injury.
The Rolling Stones guitarist was flown to Auckland, New Zealand, last week for observation after sustaining a "mild concussion" while on vacation in Fiji.
The Stones Guitarist Hospitalized for Concussion
May 01, 2006 01:05:16
Bad news comes from The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards who was hospitalized for a mild concussion he suffered as a result of falling from a coconut tree while vacationing in Fiji. Revealing on what happened, the band's spokeswoman Fran Curtis said that Richard was treated locally and then flown to a hospital outside of Fiji as a precaution.
While Fran admitted to know nothing about how the incident happened, the New Zealand Sunday Star Times reported that Richards, who had been on vacation at a luxury resort in Fiji, was being treated in a hospital in Auckland and that he was mobile and had not had surgery.
The Stones Keyboardist Will Read to 2nd Graders
April 26, 2006 04:04:53
Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for music act The Rolling Stones, apparently aware of what his community needs. The man realizes the importance of knowledge for his country's future generation and thus bringing into life his realization.
Leavell will on Wednesday April 26th, 2006 read to second graders at DeLisle/Pass Christian Elementary School as part of a nationwide book relief effort for students affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He will read the book "The Tree Farmer," which he wrote alongside Nicholas Cravotta.
The Stones to Rock Japan
March 21, 2006 10:03:47
Veteran music group The Rolling Stones is about to kick off the Asian leg of their "A Bigger Bang" world tour on Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 at Tokyo Dome. That performance will mark their first since the British rock act first toured Japan.
"I can't believe we are playing to the millionth people in Japan this week," singer Mick Jagger said in Tokyo on Monday while adding "That's going to be very exciting to me." Scheduled to play a total of five concerts in Japan, including two at the Tokyo Dome, the Stones plans to make its mainland China debut in Shanghai on April 8 later this year.
Rolling Stone's 5th Annual Top Moneymakers
March 11, 2006 01:03:38
Such music acts, as U2, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, and Paul McCartney, have all been included in the Rolling Stone's fifth-annual list of Biggest Moneymakers. Working hard through the years, embarking on world tours, Irish rock band U2 has made it to the top position on the list, taking in an estimated $154.2 million after selling out more than 100 arena and stadium shows around the world.
At No. 2 is fellow music act The Rolling Stones, earning $92.5 million followed behind by Eagles at No. 3 which collects $63.2 million. Comes in at No. 4 is British singer and songwriter Paul McCartney who taking in an estimated $56 million. Make the list at No. 5 is British singer, composer, and pianist Elton John with $48.9 million, while Neil Diamond secures the 6th rank with $44.7 million.
No Sexually Explicit Songs for Stones' China Gig
March 01, 2006 10:03:45
Do not expect The Rolling Stones to perform their four songs of "Let's Spend the Night Together," "Brown Sugar," "Honky Tonk Women" and "Beast of Burden" in their China debut in April later this year because they surely won't sing those songs. Why? No reasons were given, but surely those are the most sexually explicit of the band's hits.
And realizing that there are differences between Chinese and Western cultures, the Stones have agreed to follow the beat of China's censors when they offer their first-ever concert there. "This time, they also probably will not play those songs," a company employee surnamed Gu speaking on the matter. "They know there are differences between Chinese and Western cultures. They don't want to do anything against the Chinese government," she continued.
Don't Miss It, The Rolling Stones' China Debut
February 28, 2006 01:02:33
Chinese promoters announced Tuesday the China debut of music group The Rolling Stones. Set to embark on the concert in April, that will be their first-ever concert in the country, three years since their canceled shows on the mainland because of the SARS outbreak.
"The Rolling Stones first-ever concert in China, do not miss it," the Beijing-based company Emma Entertainment said on its Web site. The Stones reportedly will play Shanghai's Grand Stage, an 8,000-seat converted indoor stadium, on April 8. Tickets range from $38-$375.
Clashes Broke Out During Stones Concert
February 25, 2006 11:02:09
Not only The Rolling Stones concert in Buenos Aires Thursday brought joy to the band fans, but also clashes. The incident happened when dozens of fans trying to enter the concert without having tickets.
The fans were stopped by police at the entrances to the Monumental soccer stadium where the Stones about to perform. It wasn't stop there as police then fired rubber bullets and used water cannons and clubs. The angry fans replied by throwing rocks and bottles at police.
The Stones Rolling More Than 1 Million Spectators
February 20, 2006 09:02:56
It was such a successful concert. More than 1 million people were there, watching their idol The Rolling Stones performance. Yes the free concert held by the music group was a hit.
The Stones' free concert held Saturday Feb 18th, 2006 on Copacabana Beach was the first that the band played for free in the country, where few can afford tickets to see top international acts.
The Stones to Take Over Copacabana Beach Next Week
February 13, 2006 01:02:19The aging but still agile rockers The Rolling Stones is scheduled to rock Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach next Saturday Feb 18. Their performance there is said to be the biggest pop concert the world has ever seen.
Organizers are expecting more than 1 million people to attend the free concert. "It will be historic - in the sense that they are in their 60s and they can still pull in a million people. I don't know how they do it," Paul Lester, deputy editor of Uncut music magazine, told Reuters.
Stones Considered Super Bowl Censors "Ridiculous"
February 08, 2006 03:02:49Cautious about causing offense ever since Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction and wanted to ensure family entertainment at the game, producers of the Super Bowl have to reluctantly censor The Rolling Stones' two sexually explicit lyrics.
"The Rolling Stones were aware of our plan which was to simply lower the volume on his microphone at those two appropriate moments," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy explained. "We had agreed to that plan earlier in the week. The Stones were aware of it and they were fine with it."
The Stones' Sexually Explicit Lyrics Got Edited
February 06, 2006 03:02:25Rock legend The Rolling Stones has their two sexually explicit lyrics edited by NFL. The music group sang three songs for the Super Bowl XL halftime show Sunday Feb 5th and had the two of them censored.
The two censored songs were "Start Me Up" and "Rough Justice," a song from the latest Stones album. In the first mentioned song, the editors silenced one word, which is a reference to a woman's sexual sway over a dead man.
List of Top-Grossing Touring Artists of the Year
January 03, 2006 01:01:47
The year 2005 seems has been a glorious period for The Rolling Stones as the band has made amazing concert ticket sales income of $162 million through its tour during the whole year, therefore scored number one on the list of Top-Grossing Tour of the Year and also that of All Time according to year-end data from the concert trade Pollstar. Another celebrated band, U2, followed right behind with $138.9 million in 78 shows from its Vertigo tour, while Celine Dion took the third place, garnering $81.3 million with 155 performances.
Arranged in a row, the rest positions up to the 10th rank were filled by Paul McCartney, Eagles, Elton John, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews Band, Neil Diamond, and Jimmy Buffett.
Brooks & Dunn Help Rolling the Stones Tour
December 22, 2005 11:12:12One of country's hardest rock bands, Brooks & Dunn, has been set to help rolling the Stones tour with their opening performance in Omaha, Neb., Jan. 29 next year. "We've thrown around the concept of opening for the Stones forever," singer Ronnie Dunn commented about their being tapped to warm up The Rolling Stones tour.
Amazed upon getting the invitation from their manager, the duo immediately "started calling our friends as fast as we could as soon as we walked out of the room," Ronnie added. See you there friends.
Music Acts Tapped to Perform on the Stones Tour
December 16, 2005 11:12:09Amidst the preparation for their North American tour next month, The Rolling Stones has proposed such music acts, like California rockers Queens of the Stone Age and country duo Brooks & Dunn as some of their tour's opening acts.
The tapping of the music performers has been confirmed by the Stones publicist on Thursday, adding that country veteran Merle Haggard, New Orleans funk veterans The Meters, and all-girl rock group Antigone Rising also will perform.
Stones to Roll A Free Concert on Rio Beach
December 14, 2005 11:12:40Music legend The Rolling Stones would in February next year hold a free concert on Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach. So organizers said on Tuesday, adding that up to 1.5 million people are expected to attend.
Ana Maria Maia, a Rio official for special events, revealed "City Hall considers this show to be like another New Year. We will treat it like that." To your notice, more than 1.5 million people traditionally gather on Copacabana Beach to celebrate New Year's Eve and so organizers said they expected a similar number for the February 18 show.
The Stones Roll Dates for Its Europe Summer Tour
November 30, 2005 10:11:02Fans listen carefully to this one. It's The Rolling Stones' tour dates for their upcoming Europe summer tour. The band has on Nov 29th confirmed that they are going to bring their world tour to Europe next summer, beginning May 27 in Barcelona.
Stadium dates are scheduled for August 29 in Cardiff, Wales, with additional shows still to be announced in Russia, Greece, Croatia, Serbia/Montenegro, Portugal, Denmark, Switzerland and Ireland. You can get the tickets starting from December 3.
The Stones to Roll New Album
October 26, 2005 02:10:59Even the longest day must have an end, but that doesn't effective for The Rolling Stones who insists to keep producing composition no matter what. The music group announced Tuesday that they would release an album of rare tracks next month in partnership with coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. and their Virgin Records label.
The new set will be named "Rarities 1971-2003" and will be released simultaneously on November 22 in both Starbucks-owned outlets and in traditional music stores across the United States and Canada. Apart, Virgin will be responsible for the foreign release.
Bruce Springsteen Radio
October 26, 2005 12:10:52We have had Elvis Presley Radio and The Rolling Stones Radio. By now musician Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are joining them with their own exclusive channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Dubbed E Street Radio, this 24/7 station launches Tuesday November 1st, just in time for the 30th anniversary of the album "Born To Run."
The channel, which is a commercial-free, will broadcast music, album discussions, news and interviews, all of which having to do with Springsteen and his longtime bandmates joined together in E Street Band.
The Stones to Roll the 2005 American Music Awards
October 20, 2005 10:10:20British superstars The Rolling Stones have another task to complete. That is performing at the 2005 American Music Awards to be held November 22 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The band will join the event via satellite from Salt Lake City's Delta Center to perform a song from its latest album, "A Bigger Bang."
Previously announced performers include Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney and Rob Thomas. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
The Stones Rolling Days of Our Lives
October 13, 2005 11:10:26No days without rolling. The slogan maybe is suitable to be attached to music group The Rolling Stones who keeps rolling day to day no matter what happen.
The always full of spirit Stones is about to debut the video for "Streets of Love" on the NBC soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' next Tuesday. This is considered as an attempt they take to market their new disc "A Bigger Bang."
The Stones' Rolling Interrupted
October 07, 2005 11:10:17The band was playing the music, the vocalist singing the song, and the attendance enjoying the beat. The atmosphere of The Rolling Stones concert Thursday night at the University of Virginia was interrupted in a sudden when lead singer Mick Jagger announced that authorities had told them to take a break.
Soon thereafter, several police officers and three bomb-sniffing dogs searched the stage, while the first 20 rows of spectators at the university's 61,000-seat Scott Stadium were cleared until police finished their work. None of them knew what was happening, while no explanation given about the incident. Apart, the band then continued their show after about a half-hour intermission.
The Stones Rolls a Promotional Video
August 31, 2005 01:08:09What The Rolling Stones cannot do? They apparently can do all, from music to a promotional video. See the clear evidence September 2nd as their promotional video will roll into cinemas nationwide.
The nearly 2 1/2 minutes video, for which Stones has partnered with NASCAR, features "Driving Too Fast," a track from the Stones' new album, "A Bigger Bang," set to be released in the United States on September 6 through Virgin.
The Stones Rolling Back
August 25, 2005 01:08:39The Stones is Rolling Back. The Rolling Stones announced Wednesday they will venture to Brazil, Argentina and Mexico next February for their first Latin American shows since 1998. Further they revealed they will make an inaugural visit to Puerto Rico, and will return to the Forum in Los Angeles for the first time since a five-night stand in 1975.
The band will amuse fans in Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico on February 11, Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on February 18, Buenos Aires' River Plate Stadium on February 21/23, and Mexico City's Foro Sol on February 26. Moreover, they will afterwards perform in North American, which leg include December 3 in Memphis at the FedEx Forum, March 2 at the Forum in Los Angeles, and March 7 at the SBC Center in San Antonio.
Rolling Stones on Online Sale
August 05, 2005 12:08:42Famous American band The Rolling Stones sells three songs coming from their new album through digital download, just three weeks before the album's launching. Those three tracks are "Rough Justice", "Streets of Love", and "Back of My Hand."
In related news, the group's old track entitled "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" becomes men's most favorite summer tune from the '60s, '70s or '80s of VH1 Classic. It is based on a random telephone poll of 1,000 adults.
The Stones Rolling A Bigger "Bang"
July 27, 2005 02:07:09As a reflection of their fascination with the scientific theory about the origin of the universe, music group The Rolling Stones has produced a new album called "A Bigger Bang." This new project will be released in the United States on September 6 via Virgin Records, and a day earlier internationally.
"A Bigger Bang" consists of a lead single, "Streets of Love," and also Keith Richards' "This Place Is Empty" and "Infamy." Some other tracks include; "Rough Justice," "Back of My Hand," "Laugh, I Nearly Died" and "Oh No, Not You Again."
Stones Extends Tour Roll
July 20, 2005 09:07:38British rock and roll band The Rolling Stones issued on its Web site (http://www.rollingstones.com) they will add a second show at the Hollywood Bowl, which is part of their On Stage tour begins August 21 at Boston's Fenway Park. Fans of them could enjoy their additional performance at the bucolic outdoor amphitheater on November 8, in addition to the previously announced November 6 date. Tickets for the new gig will go on sale to fan club members on Tuesday, and to the public on July 25.
Stones Rolling for Historic Hollywood Bowl
June 22, 2005 10:06:38Last played the historic Hollywood Bowl on July 25, 1966, The Rolling Stones will again play the bowl when their upcoming tour reaches Los Angeles in November this year. The band is scheduled to perform at the outdoor venue on Sunday, November 6, with tickets going on sale to the public on June 27 via Ticketmaster. Ticket prices will range from $63.50 to $454.50 and capacity at the 83-year-old site is just under 18,000.
Chuck Leavell of The Stones to Mark PERC Anniv
May 31, 2005 11:05:01The Rolling Stones keyboard player, Chuck Leavell, is planning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC), an organization outspoken on environmental issues. Mainly for that reason, Leavell is scheduled to be at the Museum of the Rockies on Friday for the anniversary celebration.
As for PERC, they hope and mean to "make use" Leavell's charm for the forestry practiced on the Georgia tree farm Leavell owns with his wife, Rose. So let's hope things work well.
Stones Comes Up for Fall Tour
May 11, 2005 09:05:51The Rolling Stones has, on Tuesday May 10, 2005, performed a free outdoor mini-concert at Lincoln Center, outside The Juilliard School in Manhattan. During the performance, the band announced their next planned tour, which is scheduled to begin this fall.
Detailing on their play date, The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger ensured that the tour, meant to support an in-the-works, as-yet-untitled new studio album, will begin August 21 in Boston and hit the New York area September 15 at Giants Stadium. Soon then the band will hit most major U.S. and Canadian cities in the fall, tour director Michael Cohl adds.
Rolling Stones Scheduled to Appear at Juilliard
May 06, 2005 11:05:18The rock legends Rolling Stones are scheduled to appear at Juilliard School of Music on Tuesday May 10, 2005, to make an announcement, which is expected to be about a summer tour.
