The Rolling Stones

ROLLING STONES NO FILTER TOUR: ONE MAN OUT

The Rolling Stones have been itching to resume their covid cancelled USA No Filter tour, but according to Roger Friedman, it turns out they’re going to be missing one man. Drummer Charlie Watts, 80, had some sort of surgical procedure that was described as successful. BUT his doctors decided he needs more rest and recuperation. Watts asked his friend Steve Jordan to play drums for him on the tour – Jordan says he’ll be happy to give up his seat at the drums as soon as Charlie recovers.

By Janet / August 4, 2021

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Hair! Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood

RONNIE WOOD’S HAIR CONTINUES TO AMAZE

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood claims to come from a family of Gypsies – maybe that’s where he got that magical hair. The 73 year old musician seems to be aging normally, but he still has the hair of a much younger man. (Actually all of the Rolling Stones still possess a lot of hair- something in the drugs?) ) Wood KNOWS how lucky he is to have thick dark hair (he doesn’t even DYE it!) Ronnie was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017 (after 50 years of smoking) and he refused chemotherapy because he didn’t want to lose his hair. He opted for surgery and it was successful. Lucky guy in more ways than one…

Above: Ronnie Wood at a UK event in March

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By Janet / July 30, 2020

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MICK JAGGER: TIME IS ON HIS SIDE

Okay, like a lot of people, when we heard that Mick Jagger is ailing and postponing his tour for at least three months for medical treatment, we were at jolted at the sudden idea of his mortality. Genetically, Mick, 75, is blessed- his lookalike father was a gym teacher and lived an active life until the age of 93. We were HOPING that Mick needed hip replacement surgery and chose not to talk about it because it’s a sign of ageing. Unfortunately, it turns out that Mick’s health “problem” was discovered by doctors when he was examined for his tour insurance. A painful hip develops gradually and it’s not a surprise. That’s not good news and we have our fingers crossed for Mick.

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UPDATE: Luckily, Mick’s mystery affliction turned out to be a fixable heart problem- we bet he’ll be back in action sooner than expected!

By Janet / March 31, 2019

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Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones

A SLIPPERY SLOPE FOR MICK JAGGER

He was leaving a Christmas party in London when Mick Jagger gasped as he felt himself stripping on the slick stairs. Fortunately he was able to grab to arm of a man nearby – he appeared to be his bodyguard. A trip to the hospital would have been inconvenient: not only has Mick been spending time with his 31 year old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick (they have an 8 month old baby boy together) but he’s also been seen with other young women in cities where the band is appearing.

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By Janet / December 16, 2017

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Kids Mick Jagger The Rolling Stones

MICK JAGGER: TIME IS ON HIS SIDE

You still get your money’s worth at a Rolling Stones concert. Seems like Mick Jagger, 74, is destined to outlive all of us. Retiring is out of the question and Jagger’s energy level is astonishing for a GREAT-grandfather! Mick’s current girlfriend is ballerina Melanie Hamrick, 30, and 8 months ago they had their first child together- a boy they named Deveraux. Mick’s 8th offspring – he can afford it.

(Above, the Stones performing in Paris)

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By Janet / October 23, 2017

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Kids Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood

RONNIE WOOD THINKS TIME IS ON HIS SIDE

The Rolling Stones tumbled into Barcelona this week for their Wednesday concert and Ronnie Wood stole the show at the airport.
70 year old Wood became a father 16 months ago – twin girls, as a matter of fact. The septuagenarian band’s arrival was enlivened by the two babies, Alice and Gracie, along with Ronnie’s wife Sally, 39, (in red) and several nannies. Ronnie swears he’s an active dad – changing diapers and whatever’s needed. These are his 5th and 6th kids….

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By Janet / September 25, 2017

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Marianne Faithfull The Rolling Stones

MARIANNE FAITHFULL GOT WHAT SHE WANTED – AND MORE

Back in the swinging 1960’s London scene, society girl and singer Marianne Faithfull was almost as famous as The Rolling Stones. The “As Tears Go By” singer was Mick Jagger’s beautiful girlfriend and every female wanted to look like her. She was the inspiration for Stones’ songs like “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and “Wild Horses.” Her perfect life degenerated into a mire of drug excess, heroin addiction, alcoholism, arrests, living on the streets, and health problems. After numerous visits to rehab, the gravel-voiced singer continued to record and put together a successful cabaret act. (She also wrote 3 books!) Marianne miraculously survived where many of her companions of the era did not. She’s 69 now and showed up at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week.

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By Janet / July 5, 2016

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Art Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood

RONNIE WOOD IS GETTING HIS ART TOGETHER

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Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood , 65, has been an artist for fifty years – longer than he’s been with the rock band .We were somewhat surprised that he finds time to paint between episodes of boozing and carousing with very young women. He suddenly married his girlfriend Sally Humphreys, 34, in December and has calmed down since then. He had yet another art exhibition called “Raw Instinct” at the Castle Fine Art Gallery i

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By Janet / April 14, 2013

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Chuck Berry Commercial Rice Krispies The Rolling Stones

THE ROLLING STONES DID A TV COMMERCIAL IN 1964

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Talk about selling out! Even the Rolling Stones couldn’t resist getting paid to do a TV commercial for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies back in 1964. Brian Jones wrote the jingle and it’s so funny to hear those familiar voices singing about cereal.They were heavily influenced by Chuck Berry in those days. The ad ran in the UK but never made it to America.

By Janet / November 13, 2011

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Art Booze Ron Wood Russia The Rolling Stones

ROLLING STONE RONNIE WOOD SUCCESSFULLY COMBINES DRINKING AND PAINTING

We knew Ronnie Wood was a boozehound, but we didn’t realize he is an accomplished artist! The Rolling Stones musician is seen above, bringing some of his paintings (mostly of women!) to a South London gallery for an upcoming show. Wood has long had a talent for art – he won an award for his drawings as a child and his work has become collectible. Lately he’s been getting lots of negative publicity for leaving his wife for a Russian teenager and other liquor fueled antics. How this affects the value of his art remains to be seen.

By Janet / July 20, 2010

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