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Dec 3: Stones tour 2010 and Glastonbury rumours
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Rumours are telling the Rolling Stones are planning a new world tour
starting in Europe next year. The legendary UK festival Glastonbury
might be one of the highlights next summer, before they move on to America
and the rest of the world.
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Nov 23: Top 10 Stones covers by Mirror
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Mirror in UK have published a list of Top 10 Stones covers.
See the list with video links:
Susan Boyle, Oasis, U2 and the top ten Rolling Stones covers.
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Nov 23: Wild Horses reissued following Susan Boyle success
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The Rolling Stones have reissued their hit "Wild Horses" following Susan Boyle's rendition of the song
on the British TV show "The X Factor" last night. A digital package featuring the original song plus
a stripped-down version taken from the band's 1995 live album "Stripped" has been released on major
download sites today. A video of the band performing the song at Knebworth in 1976 is also included.
Boyle's version of "Wild Horses" is the opening track of her debut album, "I Dreamed A Dream",
which is released today.
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Nov 3: Ronnie Wood honored for outstanding contribution to rock
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Ronnie Wood has been honored for his outstanding contribution to his genre at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards.
See the Telegraph article
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood honoured for outstanding contribution to rock and
Ronnie Wood photo
by AP.
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Oct 31: Mick Jagger on stage with Bono and Fergie at MSG last night
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Mick Jagger was on stage with Bono and Fergie last night at the
second night of the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
First Mick did "Gimme Shelter" with Fergie taking over the parts Lisa Fischer
use to do on stage with the Stones. Then Mick did a duet with Bono on
"Stuck in a Moment You Can�t Get Out Of", before U2 closed it all with
"Beautiful Day".
For details and pictures see the IORR thread
Mick Jagger at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary show
and the Rolling Stone report
Hall of Fame Anniversary Rocks on With Second All-Star Night.
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Oct 26: Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman on stage together last night
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Bill Wyman joined in with Ronnie Wood and the Faces during a charity show
at Royal Albert Hall in London, UK last night.
See the IORR thread
The Faces one-off reunion, October 25 2009.
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Oct 22: Keith Richards at Scream Awards Los Angeles
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Keith Richards got a standing ovation at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles,
as Johnny Depp presented him with the Rock Immortal award Saturday Oct. 17.
This was part of the Scream Awards, where fans voted online.
"Scream 2009" will be edited into a two-hour special set to air on Oct. 27.
See the AP report
Depp, Richards light up Spike TV's 'Scream 2009'
and the IORR thread
Keith at Scream Awards (photos).
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Oct 22: Mick Jagger rumoured for Prague event
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There are rumours in Czech press about Mick Jagger and other celebrities
taking part in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
See the Radio CZ report
Star-studded concert and re-enactment of November �89 march among events planned for 20th anniversary.
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Oct 15: Charlie Watts at The Bulls Head London
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Charlie Watts will be performing with Axel Zwingenberger, Ben Waters, Dave Green and more
at The Bulls Head, Barnes, London, UK on Monday November 16.
For tickets see
The Bulls Head gigs list.
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Oct 6: Rolling Stones favourites to rock Glastonbury
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Tickets for the legendary UK festival Glastonbury 2010 sold out fast as
rumours once again are telling the Rolling Stones might headline the
festival. Still long time Stones fans do know the fact that the Stones do
not perform at shows or festivals unless they are already on tour.
See the AFP story
Rolling Stones favourites to rock Glastonbury.
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Sep 9: Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts at the cricket
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Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts were spotted together as they atttended the
England vs Australia cricket game in London earlier this week.
See the Mail online article
Lily Allen plays tea lady as she watches cricket with The Rolling Stones
plus more photos and comments on the IORR thread
Mick and Charlie at Lords.
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Sep 6: Charlie Watts live report
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Charlie Watts has been guest playing with Ben Waters in UK this week,
most recently on Friday in Southampton at the Eastlegh Concord Club.
See great photos in the IORR thread
Charlie... September 4th.
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Sep 4: Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! with unreleased tracks
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The "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!" 4CD deluxe box rerelease due out on on Nov. 3
will include unreleased audio and video recordings of the songs
Prodigal Son, You Gotta Move, Under My Thumb,
I'm Free and (I Can t Get No) Satisfaction.
See more details in the IORR pages
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones 2009 Edition.
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Sep 3: Keith Richards studio works
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Keith has been recording a couple of tracks with Jack White recently.
Now the next project for Keith is studio works with the Rolling Stones.
If Keith Richards has his way, the Rolling Stones will start working on a new record next year. �I�m trying "One way or another, I�ll get them back in line.", Keith says.
See the Rolling Stone story
Keith Richards on Recording With Jack White, New Rolling Stones LP.
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Sep 3: Exile re-release with outtakes
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Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have been working with Universal
to pick Exile outtakes for the deluxe release due out in November.
"There�s new songs on there, stuff we�ve forgotten about,"
Keith says. "Mick and I were looking at each other like, 'Ah, did we do that?'"
See the Rolling Stone story
Keith Richards on Recording With Jack White, New Rolling Stones LP.
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Sep 3: Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! - 4CD deluxe box set due out
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The legendary Rolling Stones 1969 live album "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!" will be
released as a 4CD deluxe box set by ABKCO on Nov. 3.
More info is expected soon. See album entry on Amazon:
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert [40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set].
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Sep 2: Charlie Watts is still a Rolling Stone
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A fabricated news story on internet about Charlie Watts has
made headlines in media across the world.
The story is false, and it has been denied by the Rolling Stones.
This is their official statement:
"Contrary to a fabricated story that ran this morning on a small
music web site in Australia, drummer Charlie Watts has not left The Rolling Stones."
Follow thousands of worried Stones fans on this case in the IORR thread
Charlie quits? False rumour!.
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Aug 31: Brian Jones death to be re-examined
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Forty years after the body of Brian Jones was found in his
swimming pool, British police said Monday they are reviewing new
evidence about his death turned over by an investigative journalist.
See the AP report
UK police to review Rolling Stones guitarist death.
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Aug 12: Ronnie Wood live with Pearl Jam in London last night
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Last night in London Pearl Jam broke out rarities and brand new songs at a
fan club only show in the legendary London Shepherd�s Bush Empire.
Ronnie Wood joined in on stage early on for "All Along the Watchtower",
and returned later on for "Even Flow".
See the Rolling Stone report
Pearl Jam Break Out New Songs, Rarities, Ronnie Wood in London,
and the IORR thread
Ronnie playing with Pearl Jam at Shepherds Bush.
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Jul 27: Stones festival in Sweden on Saturday
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Falkenberg Sweden will arrange their 2nd annual Stones festival
on Saturday August 1, with great cover bands and Stones music.
See their web site
Stonesfestivalen.
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Jul 25: Hollywood Bowl 1966 pictures made available
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Classic photographs of the Rolling Stones at the Hollywood Bowl July 25, 1966
has been made available by California-based photographer Sue Michelson
at the web site
RollingStones1966Photos.com,
to coincide with the forty-third anniversary of the legendary concert.
For press release and more details including guitars amnd more see the IORR thread
Stones at the Hollywood Bowl '66.
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Jul 20: Shine A Light book by Boehme/Coordes
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Another great book by Stones fans and experts Olaf Boehme and Gerd Coordes
is out this summer. Subject of the book is Shine A Light press cuttings
and more. German and international press cuttings, a true product
made by fans for fans.
For details and how to get the book see
Shine A Light by Olaf Boehme and Gerd Coordes.
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Jul 11: Mick Taylor US tour cancelled
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Mick Taylor would like to bring the following message to his fans:
"It is with deep regret that I must announce that the US and Canadian dates scheduled for July and August will have to be cancelled, due to health concerns. During my stay in hospital, my physicians have determined it would not be safe for me to travel at this time. I do hope to return to the US and Canada in the future, to sing and play for you."
For updates please see
micktaylor.net.
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Jul 11: Tom Keylock dies
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Tom Keylock, Rolling Stones fixer, died on July 2, 2009, aged 82.
Tom Keylock played a crucial part in the turbulent 1960s history of the Rolling Stones. Initially employed as a chauffeur, he swiftly became indispensable as the band�s most trusted all-round �fixer�.
Dubbed �Mr Get-It-Together� by Keith Richards, his duties expanded to include bodyguard, cook, road manager, procurer and much else besides.
See the Times report
Tom Keylock: Rolling Stones fixer
and the IORR thread
Tom Keylock Dies.
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Jul 5: Charlie Watts live with Ben Waters in September
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Charlie Watts will be performing with Ben Waters, Axel Swingenberger
and Dave Green in London Tuesday Sept 1 at the Royal Festival Hall,
Wednesday Sept 2 at Milton Keynes - Wavendon The Stables,
Thursday Sept 3 at Crawley - The Hawth Theatre
and Friday Sept 4 in Southampton - Eastlegh Concord Club.
See the
Ben Waters list of gigs,
and reports from
Charlie Watts with Ben Waters at 100 Club
earlier this summer.
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Jul 4: Allen Klein RIP
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Allen Klein died today after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer�s.
Klein became the co-manager of The Rolling Stones in 1965.
By the late 1960s the Stones decided to set up their own business
structure in 1970; however, a legal settlement meant giving Klein
the rights to most of their songs recorded before 1971.
See The Independent report
Allen Klein: Notorious business manager for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
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Jul 3: Brian Jones special webcast today
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There will be a special Brian Jones webcast today on Rocks Off at
8pm Central European time (7pm UK, 2pm EST, 11am PST).
The web-radio special is dedicated to commemorate Brian Jones life
and his contribution to the music of the sixties, making emphasis
in his work with the Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, his soundtrack,
his World-music experimentation and more.
For details see
Web-radio special for Brian Jones - 1969 - 3 July - 2009
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Jun 30: Ronnie Wood with Slash at the Quart Festival
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Ronnie Wood joined in with Slash on stage at the Quart Festival in Kristiansand
Norway tonight for the four songs "Honky Tonk Women", "Stay With Me",
"Knocking On Heavens Door" (dedicated by Slash to Michael Jackson) and
"It's Only Rock'n'Roll".
For details and photos see the IORR forum thread
Ronnie Wood with Slash at the Quart Festival.
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Jun 25: Tim Ries with Bernard, Lisa, Darryl Jones and Michael Davis
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Tim Ries is coming to Europe for three weeks this summer. But before that, he will be performing at the Highline Ballroom in New York City tomorrow. Bernard Fowler will be with Tim at all the shows, while Lisa Fischer, Darryl Jones and Michael Davis will be at some selected shows.
For details see
Tim Ries gigs 2009.
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Jun 23: Charlie Is My Darling on DVD
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Charlie Is My Darling will be out on DVD by August 3 in Europe.
The movie is filmed during their Irish tour of 1965. It follows The Stones through the highs and lows of life on the road, including interviews with the band, backstage footage and a jamming session. But... the original live music is not present. See details on the IORR Forum thread
Charlie Is My Darling DVD.
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May 27: Stones solo works and more to come soon
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Ronnie has been recording solo stuff in Los Angeles this winter, Mick has been
actice recording in LA as well recently, and Keith has been doing stuff in
New York City. Charlie is guest playing at shows in London this spring, and Stones
backup musicians are warming up as well. Rumours are they are getting ready
for a world tour, to be announced some time later this year.
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May 26: The Rolling Stones contributing to climate change charity release
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The Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, Fall Out Boy and The Killers have joined
hands to record a new covers album to raise money for charity.
The Rolling Stones will contribute with The Drifters' "Under the Boardwalk".
The album is due out July 9.
See the newKerala.com report
Rolling Stones, Amy Winehouse, Killers team up for climate change charity.
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May 23: Charlie Watts at the 100 Club London
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Charlie Watts will be appearing with Ben Water and Axel Zwingenberger
at the 100 Club in London, UK on Saturday June 13.
See
100 Club tickets
and the IORR thread
Charlie Watts at the 100 Club.
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May 23: Blondie Chaplin at the IORR Hard Rock Cafe party in Norway
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Blondie Chaplin will be performing at the Universal Records
remasters release party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Oslo, Norway,
Sunday June 14. The event will be a special IORR party with
Stones quiz and Stones fans get together, twilight fun in the
midsummer days of Oslo.
Please see details in the IORR forum thread of
Blondie Chaplin show details.
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May 22: Tim, Bobby and Blondie live dates
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Rolling Stones backing band musicians are busy on the
live scene these days. Check out coming events with
Tim Ries in Paris, Lisbon and New York City,
Bobby Keys in Chicago and
Blondie Chaplin in Germany and Norway.
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May 21: Keith Richards attending Bernard Fowler show
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Keith Richards was attending the Bernard Fowler performance
in New York City Tuesday May 19. See details about
Keith Richards in attendance at the Knitting Factory NYC.
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May 18: Star Star censored on 2009 remaster
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Stones fans are upset about censorship as it is clear that Universal Records
with or without purpose have released an edited version of "Star Star" on the
2009 remaster edition of "Goats Head Soup". See the details and discussion on the
IORR forum thread
Star Star censored on 2009 remaster.
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May 5: Mick Jagger with Joss Stone
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Mick Jagger will be recording a track with Joss Stone for a
charity album that will be issued on the UN�s International
Day Of Peace, September 21.
Other artists said to be working on the record include U2
frontman Bono and rapper Nas.
See the story
Stones are back together by The SUN.
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Apr 9: The Rolling Stones on Universal re-release plan
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Following the initial announcement last year, Universal Records have now announced
details of the Rolling Stones re-releases. Most of the new releases will be as the originals,
but "Exile On Main Street" will be released later this year, as part of wider plans
for this title. See the complete
Universal press release,
and read comments from the fans on the IORR Tread
Universal Records are to give 19 Rolling Stones albums a makeover "deluxe versions".
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Apr 8: Ronnie Wood with Slash at Quart in Norway June 30
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Ronnie Wood has been confirmed as one of the guests
performing with Slash and Friends at the
Quart festival
in Kristiansand, Norway on June 30.
Other guests
are Jason Bonham and Ozzy Osbourne.
See details about
Slash with Ronniew Wood at the Quart.
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Apr 6: Ronnie Wood working on a new solo album
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Ronnie Wood has recorded about a dozen songs for a new solo album titled "More Good News".
Producer Bob Rock confirmed that he worked on an as-yet-untitled track with Ronnie which
features a guest appearance by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
See the Billboard story
Ron Wood Taps Eddie Vedder, Bob Rock For Solo Album.
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Apr 6: Ronnie Wood to perform at Los Angeles charity event
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Ronnie Wood is among the artists scheduled to perform at a charity dinner/concert in Los Angeles, USA
on May 8, to raise money for musicians struggling with addiction. The fifth annual MusiCares MAP Fund
event will take place at the 2,300-capacity Club Nokia. Individual floor Seats are priced at $1,250
and preferred balcony seats at $100, sold through the organizers of the Grammys. Ticketmaster is
selling general admission balcony seats at $50. Other performers at the alcohol-free event include
Iggy Pop, the Mars Volta and Ivan Neville.
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Apr 5: Ronnie Wood live at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Ronnie Wood jammed with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield
at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, USA last night.
See reports by
Daily Mail and
The Cleveland Plain Dealer,
and pictures plus more on the IORR Tell Me thread
Pictures Ronnie Wood Roll Hall of Fame.
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