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Stones remaster 14 albums
The Rolling Stones plan to reissue 14 of their albums over the course of this year.
Released in three batches, the records will begin to emerge on May 4th and will be remastered, although they all retain their original track listings and sleeve designs.
The first
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Ronnie Wood blowing £10k a week
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood is spending up to £10,000 a week to annoy his estranged wife, it has been claimed.
The legendary guitarist is blowing wads of cash on fast living, antiques and his 20-year-old mistress Ekaterina Ivanova with wife Jo fearing he is doing it to
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Rolling Stones gun drama revealed
Ronnie Wood has revealed the time he and fellow Stones guitarist Keith Richard pulled guns on each other after a heated argument over drugs got rowdy.
His new autobiography 'Wood', which charts the legendary rockers hedonistic rock n' roll lifestyle since joining in 1975,
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Rolling Stones: 'we'll never stop!'
The Rolling Stones have slammed reports last week that their homecoming London shows over the weekend - the final dates of their massive 'A Bigger Bang' world tour - would be their last ever.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has revealed the band have no plans to stop touring,
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Rolling Stones rebel against smoking ban
The Rolling Stones escaped a £2,500 fine yesterday despite flouting strict anti-smoking legislation brought into the UK this year.
The ageing rockers couldn't help showing a bit of rock n' roll rebellion on Tuesday for the first of their big London shows at the O2 Arena, with both
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Rolling Stones film set back
The hugely-anticipated live Rolling Stones film 'Shine A Light' has been canned until 2008, we can report this week.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, the live documentary features the Rolling Stones during their concert series in New York City last November. It also features Jack
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Poland to cancel Rolling Stones show
The Polish President, Lech Kaczynski, could take the decision to call of this week's shows by The Rolling Stones in Warsaw - their first in nine years - after a horrific bus accident left the country in mourning.
Sound Generator has learnt that the open-air concert, due to be held
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Rolling Stones paid £2.7m for private show
The Rolling Stones earned £2.7 million for an 80 minute private show last week - the equivalent of £33,000 per minute.
THe band, who rarely play corporate gigs, entertained up to 500 guests at a Deutsche Bank party in the Catalan National Art Museum in Barcelona.
The band have
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Rolling Stones in boozy bust up
Rolling Stones guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have reportedly fallen out over their differing stances on alchohol.
Founding member Richards has continued to enjoy the odd drink while Wood kicked the booze in 2006 with a stint in rehab after falling off the wagon several
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Van Morrison supporting the Stones
Van Morrison has been confirmed for two special dates with the Rolling Stones, Sound Generator can report.
The Irish singer/songwriter will open for the band on the opening date of The Rolling Stones 2007 tour on Tuesday 5 June in Werchter, Belgium as well as on Friday, 8 June at
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Rolling Stones name third London show
The Rolling Stones have added a third night at London's new O2 arena for August following huge demand for tickets.
The band play the 20,000 capacity venue on August 21st and 23rd, but have today added a third show, on August 26th. Tickets will go on sale next week, May 2nd, from
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Rolling Stones add second night at O2 Arena
The Rolling Stones have added a second date at London's O2 Arena this summer, after predictably feverish demand for tickets.
Last week, Mick Jagger confirmed a full summer schedule of tour dates across Europe, starting on June 5th in Werchter Park, Belgium, and closing the 28-date
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Keith Richards signs up for 'Pirates'
Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards will make an appearance in the next Pirates of the Caribbean flick, the franchise's producer has revealed.
Richards famed rock and roll persona was famously the inspiration for Johnny Depp's Academy Award-nominated role as Captain Jack Sparrow
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Jagger rocks on, despite family tragedy
The Rolling Stones' Bigger Bang World Tour continues to garner misfortune for its bandmates, with news of the death of Mick Jagger's father coming less than a week guitarist Ronnie Wood lost his own dad.
Jagger flew back to the UK to be by Basil 'Joe' Jagger's bedside after he was
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Rolling Stones in cancer shock
Ronnie Wood has lost his brother, Art, to cancer.
The Stones guitarist has flown back to the UK from America after hearing the tragic news, which comes after the 69-year-old's six-month battle with the disease.
Art was a major influence in Ronnie's life; as his older brother he
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Martin Scorsese filming the Stones
Fresh from his work with Bob Dylan, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has revealed the Rolling Stones are to be his next musical project.
According to reports, Scorsese will shoot both the band's forthcoming shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York for part of a new documentary
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Second Spanish Stones date pulled
Wednesday's Rolling Stones concert in the southern Spanish town of El Ejido has been pulled following Monday's decision to cancel the show in Valladolid.
Sir Mick was ordered by his doctor to take further rest following a bout of laryngitis the singer developed over the
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Rolling Stones cancel another show
The Rolling Stones have cancelled yet another show on their forthcoming European tour, Sound Generator can report.
The band were due to play a concert in Frankfurt on July 14th but were forced to postpone the German date due to Keith Richards' accident while holidaying in Fiji in
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Guns N' Roses named for Rolling Stones tour
Guns N' Roses have been confirmed for two very special shows as support to Rolling Stones, Sound Generator can reveal.
It's just four weeks to the European leg of the Rolling Stones epic 'Bigger Bang', kicking off at Barcelona Olympic Stadium on May 27th, and today, the band
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Keith Richards hospitalized in Fiji
No word on his condition following Saturday's accident.
Keith Richards is still hospitalized in New Zealand, two days after suffering a bizarre accident while holidaying in Fiji.
With the band taking some downtime from their 'Bigger Bang' world tour, the
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Rolling Stones dismiss Bush row
The band claim they weren't contacted by the White House.
The Rolling Stones have issued a statement denying the White House asked them to make way for the U.S. President at a plush Austrian Hotel, Sound Generator can report.
The band's publicist yesterday
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2006 Wembley concerts pulled
Massive gigs for Bon Jovi, Rolling Stones all moved.
Organisers for a series of high profile concerts at the new Wembley stadium - including the Rolling Stones double-header, as well as a big date for US rockers Bon Jovi - have announced a change of venue for
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Jagger: On the straight and narrow
...And tips to his remarkable vitality revealed.
At 62, Mick Jagger is still rocking stadiums across theworld like there's no tomorrow - but for those trying to unwrap the secret of his endless youth, look no further than a simple vitamin regime.
The Stones
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Ronnie Wood opens new art exhibition
The star debuts new material in Southern Florida.
Ronnie Wood made a public appearance over the weekend in Florida to open a gallery of his recent art works.
The Rolling Stones guitarist greeted art lovers, and curious Stones fans, on Saturday (March 11) at
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Rolling Stones to rock China
The band announce their first ever live date.
Rolling Stones are set to make a history with a live concert in China.
The band, who have seen their plans to play the country foiled several times in the last decade, are reportedly set to play an 8,000 Shanghai
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Mick Jagger visits son at Brazilian school
The rocker makes an unexpected stop.
Mick Jagger created pandemonium this week after an unannounced visit to his son's school turned into a media event.
The rock legend was in the country after performing to over a million fans on Saturday's historic free concert in Rio
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Rolling Stones to make Radio City debut
The band to play a fundraiser.
Rolling Stones will make their bow on the famed Radio City stage next month in New York City for a charity bash.
The rockers will return to the city for a one-off charity performance to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, which funds and
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Rolling Stones' Rio concert goes live
Watch the band online this month.
The Rolling Stones' huge forthcoming concert slot in Rio de Janeiro is to be broadcast online.
The band take their 'Bigger Bang' world tour to South America this month, and the sold-out leg arrives in Rio De Janeiro on February 18 with a
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Ronnie Wood turns from alcohol to stamps
The star eyes the role of a philatelist.
Ronnie Wood has taken a shining interest in the world of stamps in a bid to stay on the wagon.
The Rolling Stones guitarist and solo star is a keen artist and has encorperated stamps into his pastime - both collecting and painting
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Rolling Stones deny 'rift'
A potential 'Yoko Ono' moment rubbished by the band.
In a rare move, Mick Jagger has denied press reports that L'Wren Scott, his partner of four years, has caused a rift in the band.
The Stones frontman issued a statement this week denying claims that her involvement -
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The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang
Is it fair to judge a band, now enjoying their fourth decade together, on past works? A band, lets not forget, that has collectively produced some of the most inspiring and downright sexy rock'n'roll records of the century (the 20th in question). "A Bigger Bang" was never going to be
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Stones open world tour in Boston
The band begin the 'Bigger Bang' trek.
The Rolling Stones started their world tour proper last night (August 21) with an electrifying two-hour set at Boston's Fenway Park Baseball Stadium.
Earlier this month, the band performed a secret club date in Toronto as warm up to
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Metallica to join Stones in San Francisco
Metallica are set to open for the Rolling Stones at their two San Francisco dates in November later this year. The tour starts off on 21st August at Boston's Fenway Park, with a massive thirty-five dates scheduled for North America.
The Stones "A Bigger Bang" World tour rolls
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Rolling Stones reveal new single details
The band to release 'Street of Love' this August.
August 22 will be a red-letter day for Rolling Stones fans across the UK as the band unveil details of a new single release, soundgenerator can reveal.
The double a-side 'Streets Of Love/Rough Justice', recorded over the
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Rolling Stones defeated in royalty bid
A London court has refused a request by the
Rolling Stones to force an audit on Decca Music, the band's former record label.
Jagger and co claim that they are owed unpaid royalties from Decca, now part of the Universal music group. However, a high court ruling by Mr Justice
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Rolling Stones Kick Out 'Live' Licks
The
Rolling Stones' massively successful 2002-2003 'Licks' world tour is to be commemorated with a double-CD live album.
"Live Licks" features guest appearances by Sheryl Crow and Solomon Burke and hits record shops November 2. The second CD will feature 11 tracks never
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Charlie Watts Undergoes Treatment For Cancer
Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts is being treated for cancer of the throat at a London hospotal. He has almost completed a six-week course of radiotherapy treatment for the disease according to the band's spokesman. He was diagnosed with the disease in June.
Watts, who was born
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Rolling Stones China Shows Foiled Again
The ongoing bid by The Rolling Stones to take their rock ‘n’ roll spectacular to China has failed yet again, after a bid to stage two shows in November fell through.
The band have never played the country and the latest failure has meant after decades of planning and attempts the
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Rolling Stones – Sympathy For The Devil
The brilliant, although somewhat predictable remixes from Neptunes and Fatboy Slim accompany the original release of ‘Sympathy For The Devil’ – released to co-incide with the UK leg of the bands world tour (read the review here on soundgenerator).
However, the remixes, though
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Rolling Stones - London Astoria
The Rolling Stones played an energy packed show on Wednesday night to a tiny audience of just 2000 people. Soundgenerator was lucky enough to be there to bring you all the news.
The show at the London Astoria was just a stones throw away from the original site of the famous London
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Rolling Stones Rearranged & New Dates
The Rolling Stones have rescheduled one of their forthcoming Wembley shows.
One of the bands shows at Wembley arena, which was due to take place on Sunday September 14th has been moved forward one day to Saturday Sep 13th. All original tickets will, of course, remain valid for the
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Stones Cancel Massive London Show
The Rolling Stones have been forced to postpone their concert on Saturday, August 23 at London's Twickenham Stadium due to Mick Jagger's bout with the flu. Under strict doctor's instruction, Jagger has been told to rest his voice for the next two days in order to make a complete
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Stones Cancel Spanish Show Due To Illness
The Rolling Stones final Spanish date had to be postponed tonight (5th Aug) after Mick Jagger came down with laryngitis, press have reported.
A re-arranged date has now been confirmed as September 19th, after the Stones play to Western European and UK fans, and all tickets for the
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Stones China Dates Could Be Back On
The Rolling Stones China gigs, which were cancelled in April due to the Sars outbreak, could be rearranged for November, organisers reveal.
The local promoters - Beijing Time New Century - say that the two shows that were due to go ahead in Shanghai and Beijing were being arranged
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Stones Will Play SARS Benefit Show
The Rolling Stones are set to play a show in Toronto next month to help the city overcome the spectre of the SARS outbreak.
An official announcement is expected later today, and a number of high-profile artists are to be confirmed, along with the Stones.
A video message by Mick
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More News On Stones SARS Show
The Rolling Stones look likely to play a special concert to help support the ailing City of Toronto. The recent SARS problems has reduced tourism in the Canadian city enormously. Liberal MP Dennis Mills and Liberal Senator Jerry Grafstein are two of the stalwarts behind the campaign
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Stones Cancel Belgrade Show
Serbia’s state of emergency was lifted in April but the country is still under intense security following the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic back in March of this year.
The Belgrade concert was due to place August 2nd as part of the Rolling Stones current world
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Dublin Show For The Stones
It has been twenty-one years since rock legends The Rolling Stones have played Ireland. They are due to play the capital later this year on September 9th.
Their last gig was at the renowned Slane Castle event when they headlined in 1982. The September show will be at the Point
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Stones Documentary On India
UK supergroup The Rolling Stones are working on a documentary shot whilst the band were in India earlier this month. The rock legends performed two shows, one in the southern city of Bangalore and one in the financial capital Mumbai (Bombay). The concerts were the first opportunity
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Stones India Gigs Brought Forward.
British rock legends The Rolling Stones have brought their Indian tour dates forward. After pulling out of their Hong Kong gigs due to the current concerns over health in the region the band have been able to slot in the two Indian dates instead. The shows in the southern cities of
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Stones Cancel To Avoid Mystery Illness
The Rolling Stones have pulled two shows due to take place in Hong Kong shows after a mystery Illness that has spread in the city became too much of a concern.
The highly contagious illness - severe acute respiratory syndrome, also known as S.A.R.S. - has killed 10 people so far
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Stones To Rock Thailand
The Rolling Stones are set to rock Thailand on April 8th when they play the Impact Arena outside Bangkok. With tickets at high prices in Asia it will be unlikely that the general public will be attending the concert. As in China, due to the high-ticket prices the audience are likely
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High Priced Stones Tickets Go On sale
Tickets for the Rolling Stones' forthcoming concerts in Shanghai and Beijing went on sale today. Concert organisers have given high production costs as the reason for the ludicrously priced tickets for the two shows in China.
The first show at Shanghai’s Grand Stage sees floor
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Rolling Stones To Play China?
It is rumoured that British rockers The Rolling Stones plan to stage several concerts in the Peoples Republic of China in early April of this year. Although nothing has been officially confirmed two concerts are being planned in Beijing and Shanghai.
Beijing newspapers have been
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Rolling Stones Play LA Benefit Gig
The Rolling Stones are to play a free concert in Los Angeles next year to raise global awareness about global warming.
It you want to see the band play on February 6th at the Staples Centre a sweepstake system has been put into place to win tickets to the concert.
The event has
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The Rolling Stones - Don't Stop
The Stones return to their classic sound with ‘Don’t Stop’ one of four tracks recorded in Paris earlier this year and featured on their greatest hits compilation ‘Forty Licks’. With forty years under their belts it’s easy to see why they’ve been so successful. Keith Richard’s classic
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Stones Tickets - Sold Out In Minutes
Tickets to all three shows have sold out, with tickets for the smaller venues going in minutes.
Tickets for the shows, held at London Astoria, Wembley Arena and Twickenham rugby stadium next summer went on general release at 0900 GMT this morning.
Tickets for the smaller
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Stones Lick's Tour Comes To Europe
The Rolling Stones have revealed the European dates that make up part of their huge 'Licks' World Tour, taking place during summer 2003.
Among the dates, which take in much of mainland Europe, is a gig at the relatively small London Astoria.
The will continue the format which
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Jagger Supports His School
Sir Mick Jagger has made a donation of £100,000 to his former school in the hope of supporting new music.
The money was donated to Dartford Grammar School, in Kent, and will go directly to the 'Red Rooster' project - which is part of the Mick Jagger Centre.
Speaking from the
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Rolling Stones Live Pay-Per-View
The Rolling Stones are reported to be broadcasting a live concert next year for pay-per-view TV.
The show to be screened will be at the New York City's Madison Square Garden, on the 18th January and US broadcaster HBO.
The Stones are currently on tour in the US and the show
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Stones Give 'Forty Licks'
The Rolling Stones are to release their first compilation record in over 30 years.
The double-CD set 'Forty Licks' will be released next month on September 30th and will feature a mixture of greatest hits and four new tracks.
No Stones back catalogue has been released since
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Rolling Stones Roadie Dies
A member of The Rolling Stones' road crew has died after suffering a heart attack at rehearsals. Veteran Rolling Stone roadie Royden Magee, who had worked for the band for 30 years died after collapsing while the band rehearsed at a school in Toronto. He suffered a heart attack after
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Rolling Stones Reissues on Super Audio
It has been announced that a series of 22 Rolling Stones reissues set for release on ABKCO Records on August 20 will be produced in the new dual-layer hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format.
The Hybrid SACDs can be played on an SACD player, allowing delivery of the format's
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Stones To Play Glastonbury '03
The Rolling Stones have made a promise to headline Glastonbury Festival next year.
As reported by a UK tabloid, Mick Jagger made the vow to festival organiser Michael Eavis after the band failed to secure a spot at this year's event.
The latest news for this year's festival has
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Rolling Stones 'down with the kids'
It has been reported that Mick Jagger has secured the services of Fatboy Slim for the next Rolling Stones album. Jaggers aim to connect more with the youth market is a major factor in him aquiring the services of Fatboy Slim, A.K.A Norman Cook. With him producing two of the tracks,
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