In an extremely rare occurrence last night in Chicago during their 2013 tour, the Rolling Stones performed “As Tears Go By.” To make it even more special, Mick Jagger brought out pop star Taylor Swift to accompany the Stones on the tune. While Jagger and Keith Richards wrote the song, it was 1960s pop singer Marianne Faithfull who made a career off of her own take on the song. Jagger and Faithfull actually dated about 50 years ago, so when Swift came out to perform the crowd was treated to an eerily familiar scene last night. Read More »
The Rolling Stones kicked off their long awaited "50 and Counting" tour Friday night at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The 2013 tour has been rumored for quite some time with plenty of news and rumors surrounding the band's latest tour. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Woods, and Charlie Watts once again proved they still have it after performing a 23-song, two-and-a-half hour set according to USA Today. Read More »
In a move that echoes art-rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Rolling Stones banned all smartphones from their surprise performance at the Echoplex in Los Angeles on April 27. No word if their move in the tiny (for the Stones) venue will extend to the rest of their 2013 tour, but still its pretty awesome. Read More »
The Rolling Stones have been gaining momentum heading into their "50 and Counting" tour recently before they started playing any shows. Following their 50th Anniversary shows in London, New Jersey, and Brooklyn late last year, the Rolling Stones have been as in demand as any musical artist. Fans have been clamoring to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood since they returned to the stage for a handful of shows last year. After recently announcing their 2013 North American tour dates, it seems the demand to see the legendary rockers was too great to just stand pat. Read More »
With the Rolling Stones announcing the tour dates and locations for their "50 and Counting" 2013 North American tour, along with news of them playing the Glastonbury Festival and Hyde Park this summer, there really are only a couple loose ends left. However, when you're talking about the Rolling Stones, they are still some pretty big loose ends. The latest news surrounding the legendary rock band gives fans the date for their first tour stop in Los Angeles as well as a second stop in London. Read More »
The latest details are starting to come in involving the Rolling Stones 2013 tour. The band's North American arena tour will net the band between $4 and $5 million per show. Tickets for the show will cost between $500 and $600 for the best seats in the house. There also is news on who will be promoting the band's 18 show tour that begins May 2. It looks like AEG Live has stepped in as the promoter for the Rolling Stones after a deal with Australian promoter Paul Dainty and Virgin Music fell through. Read More »
The Rolling Stones may be pushing their 70's, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to use social media. Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood was participating in a live question and answer session on Twitter recently and he hinted that the band could be playing more live shows this year. Could Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Wood be back on tour in 2013? They wouldn't be the only veteran rocker making news. David Bowie's ex Angie Bowie came out in an interview recently, revealing the time she caught Mick Jagger in bed with Bowie! Read More »
According to Rolling Stone Magazine, legendary rock band the Rolling Stones are planning to play 18 North American tour dates this year. That is right classic rock fans, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards could be back on tour as soon as 2013! Read More »
More artistes will join the legendary rock band as they celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. Read More »
Rolling Stones to play at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert. Read More »
(Reuters) - Singer Mick Jagger said the Rolling Stones had rehearsed around 70 songs for a series of 50th anniversary concerts later this year, and guitarist Keith Richards assured fans the veteran British rockers would "deliver". Read More »
(Reuters) - The Rolling Stones will perform two concerts in London and two near New York as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the band announced on Monday. Read More »
The Rolling Stones are back, and their new single "Doom and Gloom" was released on Thursday as a little rock 'n' roll treat from the highly-anticipated upcoming 2012 studio album, "GRRR! Greatest Hits" (out November 13). The track may not compare to some Stones classics such as "Brown Sugar" or "Gimme Shelter," but Keith Richards' gritty guitar riffs and Mick Jagger's dark and booming vocals are still just as exciting nonetheless. Continue reading to listen to the debut of "Doom and Gloom" and rock on. Read More »