The Rolling Stones were always trend setters and rebels. Now, they stand out as being the longest running rock band ever to stay together and keep touring.
In a recent interview with CBS, guitarist Keith Richards shared how back in 1962 the band thought they had only two years at most before they would have to give it up and get proper jobs.
Latest Tour and Album
Instead, more than sixty years later, they released their 24th studio album in 2023.
“Hackney Diamonds” had one of the biggest opening weeks in the music industry, selling 72,204 copies. Not bad for a band whose youngest member is 77 years old.
Death of Charlie Watts
In the recent interview with CBS, Keith Richards said that one of the reasons for the new record was to help them work out who they are after the loss of drummer Charlie Watts.
Mick Jagger said, “Of course it’s emotional, but you have to get past that in life… I love Charlie, all the things, but I still want to carry on making music.”
“Hackney Diamonds” Tour
It is clear that the Stones epic sixty decade run isn’t going to stop anytime soon.
They have just finished their latest run of tour dates on the “Hackey Diamonds” tour and their website says “check back for all the latest tour dates.”
Will There be a Memoir?
The records broken by the Rolling Stones collectively can’t be listed all in one article, there are so many.
Given the growing trend of celebrity memoirs and autobiographies, surely it’s time that the great Mick Jagger wrote one of his own?
There Will Not
When asked, Mick Jagger categorically stated that he will not write a memoir.
“I’ve seen people do it,” he said. “It takes like two years and they’re living two years in their past… that does not appeal to me. Someone else will just have to remember it for me!”
Jagger has Co-Authored Books
There are, of course, books about the Rolling Stones and books written by its other members.
Notably, in 2003, the book “According to the Rolling Stones” was published which had contributions from all of its members, including Mick jagger.
In His Own Words
There is also an audio collection of archive interviews with Mick Jagger.
In this collection, he talks in his own words about what it is like to be an icon who helps to give voice to a generation. This is, perhaps, the closest we will get to a memoir.
Still Singing at 81
“When you got it, flaunt it,” said Ronnie Wood of Mick Jagger’s singing.
“He’s singing the best he’s ever sang.” Wood said.
How Does it Feel Being 81?
“It’s a bit overblown,” said Jagger.
“It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, being 80, I don’t think.”
