Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood celebrates his 65th birthday on June 1. ‘The new Stone’ made his official debut as a member of the Stones with 1976’s ‘Black and Blue’ album, having already established himself as a formidable presence through his work with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces. Since then, Wood has contributed an impressively varied tapestry of guitar work to the band’s … Continue reading Charlie’s Good T’ night … What about Ronnie?
The human riff. Keith Richards is to many – rock n’ roll! The world’s most elegantly wasted human being has a reputation which is legendary. Aside from cockroaches, the only other living entity who will survive a nuclear war. In the words of Richards himself; “I feel sorry for those fuckin’ cockroaches …!” Aside from the perception of the man, as attested in his biography … Continue reading Keith Richards Quotes
After all these years – Mick Jagger hosted Saturday Night Live. Was it good? Was it bad? Any glimpses of grey in the Rolling Stones frontman’s hair? Pressing questions for a rock fan … Keith Richards was once asked;” What’s Mick Jagger really like?” The Stones’ guitarist and decadently wasted human being responded … ” He’s a wonderful bunch of guys …!” Last night – … Continue reading Mick Jagger on Saturday Night Live – A Review
‘Say Hello …’ This was not my first venture into the decadent world of groupies, hangers – on and various forms of life. I have been to a Toronto Maple Leaf game after all … I have been fortunate to go backstage at a Jeff Healy, Luba, Offenbach and Michel Pagliaro concert prior to this. Although the above foursome are not exactly the Who , … Continue reading Just Between You and Me – Part Two
Rick Keene Music Scene 