Johnny Winter’s dirty blues version of the Rolling Stone’s “Silver Train” appeared on the singer-guitarist’s Still Alive And Well LP in the spring of 1973. If Wikipedia is correct, Winter heard a demo of “Silver Train” and released his version … Continue reading →
“Catch The Rolling Stones on over 250 FM stations across the country.” A rare ad today featuring a King Biscuit Flower Hour concert from The Rolling Stones almost 39 years ago to-the-day. At the time, the band were promoting the … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stone’s “Angie” originally appeared on the Goats Head Soup LP in the summer of 1973. The single grabbed #1 on the US Hot 100 and #5 in the UK. Watch the official 1973 promo film below. The Rolling … Continue reading →
The New Yorker has a highly-readable story taking a look at the details behind Devo’s career-changing cover of the Rolling Stone’s “Satisfaction” in 1978. Fans of Devo, Brian Eno, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger will want to have a read. … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stones are releasing a collection of 1960s BBC recordings in December. The On Air LP arrives December 1st and contains rare tracks from 1963-1965. According to RollingStones.com, the tracks have been restored using “Audio Source Separation” which makes … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stone’s “Miss You” appeared on the band’s Some Girls L.P. in the summer of 1978. This sultry classic was released as a single a month before the Stones album and certainly did its promotional job – climbing all … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stone’s recorded “Happy” in 1971 and it appeared on 1972’s Exile on Main St. L.P. This Keith Richards tune was quickly written and recorded without all of the band present. That’s Richards on vocals, bass, and guitar, and … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stones’ “All Down the Line” originally appeared on the band’s Exile on Main St. L.P. of May, 1972. The song was released as a double A-side (of sorts) coupled with the song, “Happy.” (Image source: Cashbox via American … Continue reading →
Let’s get the week started with The Rolling Stones performing “Star Star” at the LA Forum in 1975. “Star Star” appeared on 1973’s Goat’s Head Soup L.P.. Come for the music, stay for Mick Jagger wrestling with a giant inflatable … Continue reading →
The Rolling Stones have added a huge outdoor concert in Havana to their March Latin America tour. The show will be a first of its kind for Cuba. Reuters reports: Rolling Stones announce historic free concert in Havana Quote: “The … Continue reading →