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FULL Rolling Stones Reunion (Within Reason) At Their London Shows

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:47:17 +0000

Let this post stand as some kind of flag in the ground as to what we expect from a 50th anniversary of a thing. With James Bond, we expected (and got) the best Bond film of ever, one that managed to blend up the best bits of all the old ...

LISTEN: Rolling Stones Latest Single ‘One More Shot’

Brigid Brown — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:10:19 +0000

“Oooohee, baby.” The Rolling Stones “have got a message for you” with their latest single ‘One More Shot’. It’s the second release from their greatest hits compilation ‘GRRR!

Happy 50th Birthday, The Rolling Stones!

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:25:44 +0000

Now, before anyone attempts to blow out the impossible wall of fire on the cake, we are going to pause for a moment, and attempt to summarise the adventures of the Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band In the World, the piratical ...

10 Baddest Brits In History (Or Popular Legend)

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:48:24 +0000

Baddism can take many forms. You can be a badass, bad-meaning-good, bad-meaning-cool or even just plain bad.

Mick And Keith Finally Bury The Hatchet (For Now)

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:43:02 +0000

Well now, here’s a story which is kind of a surprise and yet also no surprise at all. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have announced they’ve put their bickering behind them, and are finally able to spend time together as ...

Keith Richards Saves Isle of Wight Radio Station

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:11:03 +0000

Keith Richards in his latter years, is turning into quite the most bizarre and wonderful human being anyone could meet, is he not? Sharper than anyone has a right to be after the life he’s lead, and able to laugh at himself enough ...

Five Great British Rock Memoirs

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:29:10 +0000

Pete Townshend’s autobiography, which has been on the way for something like 20 years, is due in the fall, and we’re pretty sure it’s going to be amazing. He’s clearly been there and done that, and he can spin a ...

Do British Actors Keep Hollywood Franchises Like ‘Pirates’ Afloat?

Leah Rozen — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:09:10 +0000

Hollywood is addicted to the British.

While much has been written of late about all the comic book superhero roles being nabbed by English or Commonwealth-born actors, it’s the casting of supporting roles in blockbuster film series that is really keeping talented Brits ...

Rolling Sex Beatles For The Olympics?

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:23:59 +0000

Some news stories contain such a heady mix of excitement, horror and wishful thinking, no one is entirely sure how best to react: this next item is a perfect example.

Keith Richards’ Second Hand Smoke Blamed for Killing Flower

MacKenzie Wilson — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:28:28 +0000

You know it’s Friday when you come across a crazy headline like the one I saw on The Guardian‘s website this morning: “Keith Richards killed my orchid”.