Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. News of his death was confirmed in a statement posted to the Stones’ social media accounts on Tuesday. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today … Continue reading Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at 80 →

The Rolling Stones will release an expanded edition of their classic 1981 album Tattoo You to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release. The remastered set is accompanied by 9 previously unreleased tracks from that era including “Living In The Heart Of Love” which you can hear now below and on all digital platforms here. … Continue reading Rolling Stones Release Previously Unheard Track, Announce ‘Tattoo You’ 40th Anniversary Edition →

I first met Walter Yetnikoff when he was the head of CBS’s music International Division from 1971 to 1975, and I wound up working with him when he was president and CEO of CBS Records from 1975 to 1990. Walter was an amazing man. He was an attorney by trade, which helped him negotiate major … Continue reading Remembering Walter Yetnikoff →

The New Orleans Jazz Fest has a been canceled for the second year in a row as Covid-19 cases in the state of Louisiana rise. Organizers of the festival announced the cancelation Monday, saying in a statement “We now look forward to next spring, when we will present the Festival during its traditional timeframe.” The … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz Fest Canceled As Covid Cases Rise →

The Rolling Stones will head out on their No Filter tour this fall but likely without drummer Charlie Watts. The 80-year-old is reportedly recovering from a “successful procedure” but under Doctor’s orders to rest and recuperate at home. “For once my timing has been a little off,” Watts said in a statement. “I am working … Continue reading Rolling Stones Will Tour Without Charlie Watts in 2021 →

For some reason, Mick Jagger’s new solo offering with Dave Grohl, “Easy Sleazy,” is getting a bit of critical blow back, from well, critics.  Perhaps it’s because when you get so big, part of that celebrity status includes people who want to take pot shots at you to bring you down a notch.  Who knows. … Continue reading Me and Mick Jagger – It’s Only Rock and Roll but I Like It →

It seems like only yesterday, but April 2021 actually marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones iconic album Sticky Fingers.  Released in 1971, the album was the first one on the Stones’ own label, Rolling Stones Records. The band felt an artistic and musical freedom that they hadn’t had before, when they were tied … Continue reading 50 Years On: Fascinating Facts About the Rolling Stones ‘Sticky Fingers’ →

Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl surprised fans this week with the release of a brand new track titled “Eazy Sleazy”. Written by the Rolling Stones frontman, “Easy Sleazy” bemoans life under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic while mocking the conspiracy theories, anti-vaxxer sentiments and even the TikTok videos that came with it. You can hear … Continue reading Mick Jagger & Dave Grohl Team Up on New Song “Eazy Sleazy” →

In his recent documentary, Somebody Up There Likes Me, Ronnie Wood says he’s like Yogi Berra who once said, “If there’s a fork in the road, take it!”  That’s the Ron Wood I know.  All in, all the time.  Go-for-it full speed ahead and with a devil-may-care attitude.  Indeed, in the film he admits, “That’s … Continue reading Where the Ronnie Wood Doc Missed the Mark, and Why It’s Still Worth the Watch →

Somebody Up There Likes Me, a new documentary on Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, will be released in the U.S. this month. The film can be viewed from home in a virtual cinema event beginning September 18th. Tickets are $11 and are available from pre-order now on the film’s official website. You can watch the … Continue reading Ronnie Wood Documentary Getting Virtual Cinema Release This Month →

There are literally hundreds of classic rock songs that were inspired by women, either fictional or real. Here are 10 classic rock songs that might inspire baby girl names. All rankings are referenced from behindthename.com and reflect popularity with the latest available data in 2018. 01 “Amanda” – Boston (1986) Believe it or not, “Amanda” was … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Songs That Inspire Baby Girl Names →

The Rolling Stones have released a new music video for their single “Scarlet”, one of the previously unheard tracks featured on Goats Head Soup 2020 due out September 4th. The “Scarlet” video features Irish actor Paul Mescal (Normal People) showing off some uninhibited, alcohol-fueled dance moves and a wide range of emotion. Watch it now … Continue reading Watch the Rolling Stones’ Music Video for “Scarlet” featuring Paul Mescal →