Month: October 2019

Yesterday, Ronnie’s documentary premiered in London

Apparently, Mick, Keith and Rod Steward also were there. – see the report about the premiere in London on Saturday evening (Metro.co.uk)

Ronnie Wood is a genuine, 24-carat rock star guitarist. He has paid his dues, played hard, lived fast (in every sense) and somehow survived to tell the tale. And tell it he does, in Mike Figgis’ revealing, biographical documentary, which charts Wood’s stellar and storied career. From his childhood and entry into the 1960s music scene, through to his time with the Jeff Beck Group, achieving fame with The Faces alongside bandmate Rod Stewart and finally becoming an indispensable and permanent member of The Rolling Stones, Figgis captures it all. Featuring terrific archive footage, along with candid interviews with a very charismatic Wood and his many legendary friends, this is the perfect rock and roll treat.

Ronnie also posted about his new album with Chuck Berry covers…

He also shows us his latest art, painting ceramics…

The Daily Mail also has some text about Ronnie – this time it’s his comments on his years using freebase…

Another great evening worth a re-visit! The Stones play Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, August 18, 2019

ENJOY!!!

1 ) Jumping Jack Flash

2) Let’s Spend The Night Together

3) Tumbling Dice

4) Out Of Control

5) Rocks Off (vote song)

6) You Can’t Always Get What You Want

~ acoustic set on b-stage ~
Mick:  “Nice and cosy down here … like being in your auntie’s front room… but with more people…”

7) Sweet Virginia

8) Let It Bleed

~ back to main stage ~

9) Sympathy For The Devil

10) Honky Tonk Women

~ introductions ~

11) You Got The Silver

12) Before They Make Me Run

13) Miss You

14) Midnight Rambler

15) Paint It Black

16) Start Me Up

17) Brown Sugar

~ encores ~

18) Gimme Shelter

19) Satisfaction

The band shares the song they played at River Plate Stadium, Buenos Aires on April 5th, 1998

It’s a taste of their upcoming release “Bridges To Buenos Aires”, set for release on November 8th.

The Stones’ Buenos Aires concert film was restored from original footage, and the audio was remixed and remastered from live multi-track recordings. The film will be released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital video formats, while the live album will be available on CD, limited-edition blue and black translucent triple vinyl, and digital audio.

Bridges To Buenos Aires Tracklist:

1. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
2. Let’s Spend The Night Together
3. Flip The Switch
4. Gimme Shelter
5. Sister Morphine
6. Its Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)
7. Saint Of Me
8. Out Of Control
9. Miss You
10. Like A Rolling Stone (featuring Bob Dylan)
11. Thief In The Night
12. Wanna Hold You
13. Little Queenie
14. When The Whip Comes Down
15. You Got Me Rocking
16. Sympathy For The Devil
17. Tumbling Dice
18. Honky Tonk Women
19. Start Me Up
20. Jumpin’ Jack Flash
21. You Can’t Always Get What You Want
22. Brown Sugar

Sadly, one of Rock’s most talented drummers is dead.

Ginger Baker, *August 19, 1939, former drummer of CREAM and sometimes enfant terrible, died yesterday aged 80 in a hospital in SE England.

Just 2 weeks ago, I saw the documentary “Beware of Mr. Baker” and I can recommend it!

Here is what Mick, Paul and … had to say:

==> independent.co.uk – Ginger Baker dead: Cream drummer dies, aged 80 – Legendary musician has passed away after being critically ill in hospital

==> esquire.com – Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Has Died at Age 80 -The rebellious rock legend was one of the most influential drummers of all time

==> bbc.com – Ginger Baker: Legendary Cream drummer dies aged 80

Some time ago, rumors told that the band could have plans to tour Australia next year.

Now, it’s quite possible that the band could be planning a tour (March/April) in Asia – like Japan (Macao, Singapore, Shanghai), New Zealand, Hawaii and … Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) !!

Well, that’s an exciting perspective, to be honest. I’m not at all surprised, that the band plans to keep on touring. All of them spoke positively about still playing live; even Charlie did. And they still have great fun on tour.

See for instance this news-bit from 3aw.com.au (dated 11/09/2019) – Another music bombshell? Rumour File told the The Rolling Stones are coming to Australia

Or this from triplem.com.au (dated 10/04/2019) – TOUR MAIL | The Rolling Stones To Tour Australia In 2020 – March/April

There’s no details yet, of course, and it’s not at all official. But I can easily imagine that this will actually happen!

Yes, folks, The Stones are still rolling and so far gather no moss…