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

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:11:14 +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 16:59:45 +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 — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:58:49 +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.

Newsflash: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Have a Complicated Relationship

Dave Lifton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:56:58 +0000

Yes, we know that's hardly the most shocking headline you'll read today, but, with 50 years of being inextricably linked together, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards simultaneously love and hate each other. In a new interview, the Glimmer Twins open up about the true and complex nature of their relationship that makes the Rolling Stones so fascinating..

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:08:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:03:22 +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 Addresses High Cost of Rolling Stones Concert Tickets

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:34 +0000

Despite guitarist Keith Richards telling the BBC that the Rolling Stones hope to not "charge over the bloody top" for tickets to their recently announced two-city 2012 string of concert dates, that's just what seems to be happening.

Keith Richards Confirms Upcoming Rolling Stones Gigs in London and New York

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:20:45 +0000

You gotta give it to the Rolling Stones; these guys never stop touring. And it looks like that hasn't changed, because the band's guitarist, Keith Richards, revealed that the group has a couple of live shows lined up in both London and New York.

Keith Richards Says He's Proud of His Cartoonish Personality

Billy Dukes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:07:04 +0000

In a 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.

The River Remembers Oct. 24, 1973- Keith Richards Proves He's A Rockstar

Nick Perkins — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:55:29 +0000

Keith Richards, for decades, has always been seen as being Rock and Roll’s “bad boy.” He wears cool clothes, smokes on stage, breaks things, swears and more. But on this day in 1973, Richards proved his “bad boy” status- when he was fined £205(that’s European money!) after admitting to having marijuana, Chinese heroin(which is different than [...]

Stones Concert Film Coming To Theatres In October

Jon Michaels — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:45:24 +0000

The Rolling Stones aren't doing a thing and are still part of the everyday music conversation. Next year will be their 50th Anniversary, Keith Richards and fans are itching for a 50th Anniversary tour.

Mick Jagger Goes "Superheavy" [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:45:44 +0000

The Rolling Stones have been on quite a break from their last tour. Autobiographies, movie roles but no new music. Keith Richards has done some music with the Xpensive Winos. Recently news broke that Mick Jagger was forming a Super-Group with Dave Stewart, Damian Marley,Joss Stone and A.R. Rahman. “Super-Heavy” is this creation, although the artist [...]

Johnny Depp Sets Sail in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4′ Trailer [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:13 +0000

Capt. Jack Sparrow is back!

Today, Yahoo! released the official theatrical trailer for 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' the fourth installment in Disney's mega-popular movie franchise.

The new trailer includes footage of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) on his quest to find the Fountain of Youth, as well as scenes with 'Pirates' newbies Penelope Cruz, who plays the seductive Angelica, a woman from Jack's past, and Ian McShane, as the villainous pirate Blackbeard.

Courtney Love Considered Snorting Kurt's Ashes

Jon Michaels — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:56:15 +0000

Make room Keith Richards, according to a new book Courtney Love considered snorting the ashes of Kurt Cobain in the weeks following the Nirvana’s star’s death. Music journalist Neil Strauss alleges he was with the Hole singer in Los Angeles when she ‘introduced’ him to the cremated ashes of the rock icon. And, in his just-released [...]