/tags/rolling-stones Rolling Stones en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-09-18/and-it-bloody-well-happened-the-improbable-life-of-keith-richards The 71-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist has a new solo album, a new documentary on his life, and a few thoughts to share on the topic of immortality. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-09-18/and-it-bloody-well-happened-the-improbable-life-of-keith-richards NPR Staff /music/2014-01-11/guitar-player-since-9-mick-taylor-has-pretty-much-done-it-all Michael Kevin ‘Mick’ Taylor will turn 65 in about a week, but I hope he resists retirement as his credits make him one of England’s greatest contributions… Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:00:00 GMT /music/2014-01-11/guitar-player-since-9-mick-taylor-has-pretty-much-done-it-all /2013-06-25/chuck-leavell-the-fifth-stone-speaks The touring keyboardist has been playing with The Rolling Stones for more than 30 years. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMT /2013-06-25/chuck-leavell-the-fifth-stone-speaks NPR Staff /2013-06-11/spotlighting-background-singers-in-twenty-feet-from-stardom Filmmaker Morgan Neville's new documentary chronicles backup singers who have supported some of the biggest acts in music history, from Ike and Tina Turner to The Rolling Stones and sung some of pop music's catchiest hooks. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:02:00 GMT /2013-06-11/spotlighting-background-singers-in-twenty-feet-from-stardom Mandalit del Barco /npr-news/2013-05-23/book-news-lydia-davis-wins-man-booker-international-prize Also: Amazon to begin publishing fan fiction; Paul Ryan and Elizabeth Warren are writing books; Keith Richards' exorbitant library fines. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-23/book-news-lydia-davis-wins-man-booker-international-prize Annalisa Quinn /music/2013-05-04/muddy-waters-fades-and-rises-again Most of us think of Muddy Waters as one of the all time legends of the Blues, the standard by which we judge Chicago Blues. There was a time in his career… Sat, 04 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT /music/2013-05-04/muddy-waters-fades-and-rises-again /2013-04-04/rolling-stones-to-return-to-hyde-park-after-44-years The Stones' 1969 concert at the park drew 250,000 people and was tinged with sorrow, coming just two days after the death of founding member Brian Jones. Just before performing, Mick Jagger silenced the crowd for a remembrance of Jones. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT /2013-04-04/rolling-stones-to-return-to-hyde-park-after-44-years Philip Reeves /2012-12-29/reflecting-on-emi-an-industry-giant-felled-in-2012 In the music business, 2012 may be remembered as the year the weakest of the major record labels was swallowed up by the others. The demise of EMI raises big questions about the future of a business now dominated by just a few players. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:31:00 GMT /2012-12-29/reflecting-on-emi-an-industry-giant-felled-in-2012 Joel Rose /2012-11-27/who-has-seniority-the-stones-or-the-supremes The AP tabulated the ages of the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood. They are older than the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. On average, the Stones are closing in on 69. The Supremes are spry young kids who average just under 67. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT /2012-11-27/who-has-seniority-the-stones-or-the-supremes /2012-11-16/mick-jagger-on-the-apocalyptic-gimme-shelter In honor of The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary, All Things Considered has been talking to the members of the band about standout songs from their catalog. The 1969 track "Gimme Shelter" is about a "world closing in on you" — and it still speaks to us today. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:37:00 GMT /2012-11-16/mick-jagger-on-the-apocalyptic-gimme-shelter NPR Staff