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"There wasn't too much talking about who should play what, it was a very instinctive kind of relationship": Mick Taylor on life in the Rolling Stones, Altamont and leaving the band

The Rolling Stones’ secret weapon throughout their golden period looks back on his time with the band

Louder

“Dave Cobb had just done the last Slash record with walls of Marshall stacks, which got ungodly loud – I don’t think we used anything bigger than an 8” speaker!” Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr on why downsizing his backline made for bigger tones

Blackberry Smoke’s frontman, guitarist and compulsive gearhead explains why using little amps “creates a whole different experience”

Guitar World

Concours on Savile Row: Famous London street hosts more than 40 glamorous cars and motorcycles

Bespoke concours event takes on Mayfair street

Evening Standard

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Bayeux Museum lands 1872 reproduction of tapestry from Rolling Stone’s estate

Lifesize replica of 70-metre work, which cost museum £16,000, was part of sale of late drummer Charlie Watts’s estate

The Guardian - UK

Long John Baldry helped found the British blues scene, inspired Eric Clapton, discovered Rod Stewart, and gave his name to Elton John: He was also the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog's Dr Ivo Robotnik

A homage to Long John Baldry, a man whose influence on the bands and musicians of the British blues boom made him a pivotal figure in UK music

Louder

Hollywood star Nicholas Hoult embarks on an epic journey in new Rolling Stones video

X-Men and About A Boy star Nicholas Hoult stars as a video for the Charlie Watts-driven Mess It Up is launched

Louder

Keith Richards at 80 - the Stones axeman is still the embodiment of rock 'n' roll

Happy Birthday to the most unlikely octogenarian in music

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Hey, Mick Jagger, this artist pays homage to the Rolling Stones with her Near West Side murals

Debbie Peterson used the band’s signature lips logo and other images associated with the Stones on a building she co-owns because she loves their music: “They’re like family.”

Chicago Sun-Times

“As soon as I pick up the guitar and play that riff, it’s one of the best feelings in the world. You just jump on the riff and it plays you”: The Rolling Stones’ 10 best guitar riffs

As the Stones return with Hackney Diamonds, we asked you for your favorite riffs from Keith Richards and friends. Here they are – plus the story of how they were created

Guitar World

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour following new album release

Last month, the rock band released ‘Hackney Diamonds’, their first album of original material in 18 years

The Independent UK

The Rolling Stones 2024 tour heading to Chicago

The rock icons will be on the road in support of their new album “Hackney Diamonds.”

Chicago Sun-Times

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album

Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years, following 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.”

The Independent UK

The story of Rory Gallagher's Rolling Stones audition: "All of the music papers were full of speculation. It's a bit like when the Pope dies and you get pictures of all these people who might succeed him"

Stunned by the sudden departure of Mick Taylor, The Rolling Stones spread the net far and wide in their search for a suitable replacement. One of the players high up on their list of possibles was Rory Gallagher

MusicRadar

Keith Richards: Rolling Stones hologram performance is ‘bound to happen’

Guitarist says he doesn’t know if he wants ‘to hang around that long’ to see Abba Voyage-style recreation of the band

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Mick Jagger admits he's become a 'laissez-faire' dad but says it's 'fun'

The Rolling Stones rocker admits he's become 'laissez-faire' about fatherhood

Evening Standard

Rolling Stones joined on stage by Lady Gaga at launch party for new album Hackney Diamonds

The Stones played a mix of new songs and classic tracks

The Guardian - UK

‘The more children you have, the more laissez-faire you get’: Mick Jagger on ageing, rage and missing Charlie Watts

With the first new Rolling Stones songs in 18 years, the band’s frontman is kicking himself for taking so long. He reflects on turning 80 in a worsening world – and the style and humour of his late drummer

The Guardian - UK

The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds review – if this is the end, they’re going out with a bang

The Stones’ first album of original material in 18 years crackles with a sense of purpose, with fabulous Keith Richards riffs and Mick Jagger sounding genuinely energised

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The Independent UK

Music Review: The Rolling Stones show time’s (still) on their side with crackling ‘Hackney Diamonds’

Those exultant sounds you hear on “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” the penultimate track on the Rolling Stones’ terrific new album “Hackney Diamonds,” are Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga trying to one-up each other vocally

Evening Standard

The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds album review – this is rock ‘n’ roll done right

This excellent set of songs has a certain down and dirty rage that feels perfect right now

The Independent UK

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts’s prized book and music collection ensnared for thousands

After decades of being under Charlie Watts’s thumb, prized works belonging to the late Rolling Stones drummer have now been placed under the hammer at a London auction.

The Independent UK

First edition Sherlock Holmes book owned by Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts sells for record £214,000

Late Rolling Stones drummer owned an impressive collection of rare and first edition books by crime fiction legends including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie

The Independent UK

Mick Jagger may give Rolling Stones back catalogue to charity rather than his children

Rocker argued that his children don’t need the $500m he could get if he were to sell it

Evening Standard

Gimme Shelter: former home of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts for sale for £7.95 million

Charlie Watts lived at Foscombe House in Gloucestershire for seven years at the height of The Rolling Stones’ fame.

The Independent UK

Keith Richards hits out at rap music: ‘I don’t like to hear people yelling at me’

Rolling Stones guitarist, 79, also described pop music as ‘rubbish’

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