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SOS, except for : "In 1974 he was “on my death bed” in Los Angeles – “I was really ill” – and he got a call from Mick asking if he wanted to join the band. “And I thought to myself, I thought you’d never ask.”"

Wait, hasn't his story for decades been that Mick asked Ronnie to join after being told by Taylor that he was leaving ?! Like Bill used to say, "never let truth get in the way of a good story" ;-)

Well, didn't they, according to same source, ask him to replace Brian Jones... Like - you know, in the actual reality, did they even knew that the bass player of Jeff Beck Group play guitar - "Yeah, let's replace Brian with a bass player. Right, Bill?"...

- Doxa

He played guitar in the JBG first + in the Birds, but I don't wanna ruin a good story

He also played guitar in The Creation for a short while in 1968, but I guess the Stones knew him best from the rehearsals of the embryonic Faces at Bermondsey St. studio in Spring 1969.
I always wonder if RW met MJ&CW on their way to Hyde Park when MJ&CW were checking out Blind Faith there, because when the Stones played Hyde Park a couple of weeks later RW was busy on US tour with Jeff Beck Group.

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I need to say that I admire Ron Wood's loyal fans in trying to explain the actual history in order to go with Ronnie's stories... That asks creativity. (In regard to Hyde Park I recommend the link above - sorry, in the own thread of Ronnie's interview - to the pretty enligthening discussion of it here in IORR).

- Doxa



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Haha, I don't believe his Hyde Park story for a second. However, I do believe they knew who he was. One reason might be the one Neddie gave above, about the rehearsal space. Mac wrote about some interactions at Bermondsey in his book, if memory serves.

I think it's an "in joke" within the band to spin a story in interviews to see what they can get away with!
And they have a good laugh about it later.

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I think it's an "in joke" within the band to spin a story in interviews to see what they can get away with!
And they have a good laugh about it later.

At least for Keith and Ronnie

A very confusing episode.

My apologise; wrong thread!



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Anyone have any updates on The Stones recording in London? Any sightings? This thread went cold fast. During the recording of HD in LA 2022 there was plenty of intel flying around.

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Anyone have any updates on The Stones recording in London? Any sightings? This thread went cold fast. During the recording of HD in LA 2022 there was plenty of intel flying around.

Sally posted a photo with Jane Rose today
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[www.instagram.com]

The Stones have been recording in Metropolis for a month now, first Mick with Andrew Watt starting April 22/23, Keith a week later, and the rest joined between the 4th and 8th of this month.

Andrew has barely posted on his Instagram for a month, so he must be working very hard on the album since he knows it's difficult to get everyone together at the same time and he has to make the most of his time.

And if there are no press photos, it's logical. Unfortunately, the Stones recording in the studio won't be news to anyone in 2025. There's no press guard at the studio like with Taylor Swift does every time she records in New York or Los Angeles.

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The Stones have been recording in Metropolis for a month now, first Mick with Andrew Watt starting April 22/23, Keith a week later, and the rest joined between the 4th and 8th of this month.

Andrew has barely posted on his Instagram for a month, so he must be working very hard on the album since he knows it's difficult to get everyone together at the same time and he has to make the most of his time.

And if there are no press photos, it's logical. Unfortunately, the Stones recording in the studio won't be news to anyone in 2025. There's no press guard at the studio like with Taylor Swift does every time she records in New York or Los Angeles.

Wonderful news...I didn't realize it had been that long already. Without inside info, do you think that if they actually finished recording let's say in the next couple of weeks, you could have a Fall release, or is that pushing it?

....hope they push .......... hard



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The Stones have been recording in Metropolis for a month now, first Mick with Andrew Watt starting April 22/23, Keith a week later, and the rest joined between the 4th and 8th of this month.

Andrew has barely posted on his Instagram for a month, so he must be working very hard on the album since he knows it's difficult to get everyone together at the same time and he has to make the most of his time.

And if there are no press photos, it's logical. Unfortunately, the Stones recording in the studio won't be news to anyone in 2025. There's no press guard at the studio like with Taylor Swift does every time she records in New York or Los Angeles.

Wonderful news...I didn't realize it had been that long already. Without inside info, do you think that if they actually finished recording let's say in the next couple of weeks, you could have a Fall release, or is that pushing it?

Late fall yes, last week of November or early December is the best case scenario from a marketing or sales point of view, but if they want to release the album just in time for a posible European tour around this time but in 2026, that's another option too.

The good thing about this is that a new album will be released in the next 12 months maximun, that's someting great to look foward.

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The Stones have been recording in Metropolis for a month now, first Mick with Andrew Watt starting April 22/23, Keith a week later, and the rest joined between the 4th and 8th of this month.

Andrew has barely posted on his Instagram for a month, so he must be working very hard on the album since he knows it's difficult to get everyone together at the same time and he has to make the most of his time.

And if there are no press photos, it's logical. Unfortunately, the Stones recording in the studio won't be news to anyone in 2025. There's no press guard at the studio like with Taylor Swift does every time she records in New York or Los Angeles.

Wonderful news...I didn't realize it had been that long already. Without inside info, do you think that if they actually finished recording let's say in the next couple of weeks, you could have a Fall release, or is that pushing it?

The wait for vinyl pressing is no longer. Leftover HD session tracks plus whatever new as well as Charlie 2019 sessions - there's still one track with McCartney from 2022 available.

Their confidence in the leftovers is nothing to judge since they've operated that way for decades, from 1968 through 1982 - but it's way closer to being their last new LP and very likely will be their last new LP.

Does Mick have the same intent as he did with HD? Probably not. This will be different. As it always has been.

So it ends. It has to soon. They're not geezers ie culturally, they're just old and more vibrant than most early 80 year olds sans that waste of air Johnny Rotten.

Can’t wait for any new recordings!

ROCKMAN

OMG that can’t be name of new release. Take the diamond out of it.

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....hope they push .......... hard

careful your driving them to hard

you don't wanna make them so angry that they mess it up

well get close soon enough to the moment when we (and the whole wide world) can listen to the sweet sounds of heaven that is a new album from the rollin' stones

i'm personally depending on you mick to exceed my expectations and not produce a hackneyed imitation of the previous album

for anyone who finds my post here annoying no need to tell me straight or bite my head off i was just bored and thought we'd benefit from a moment of levity

now if you'll excuse me the sunset here is beautiful this evening and i'm gonna go stare at some dreamy skies before dinner

I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

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I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

god i hope so

maybe it'll be mick's turn to go on howard stern for a few hours

that slew of new interviews and tv apperances to promote hackney diamonds was really fun to follow

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I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

god i hope so

maybe it'll be mick's turn to go on howard stern for a few hours

that slew of new interviews and tv apperances to promote hackney diamonds was really fun to follow

It was exciting, yes. Hopefully they’ll really push this release, too.

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I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

god i hope so

maybe it'll be mick's turn to go on howard stern for a few hours

that slew of new interviews and tv apperances to promote hackney diamonds was really fun to follow

It was exciting, yes. Hopefully they’ll really push this release, too.

yes but if they do again please no jimmy fallon this time!

or at least less of him

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I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

god i hope so

maybe it'll be mick's turn to go on howard stern for a few hours

that slew of new interviews and tv apperances to promote hackney diamonds was really fun to follow

It was exciting, yes. Hopefully they’ll really push this release, too.

yes but if they do again please no jimmy fallon this time!

or at least less of him

Agreed! I know he’s evidently a genuine fan, but I find his cringy. His face looks like it’s made out of plastic.

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I wonder what the sales projection will be? With Hackney Diamonds being their first album of originals in years, they pushed the boat out, with the Hackney Empire press conference, etc. I wonder whether this forthcoming release will get the same sort of exposure, considering its relatively soon after HD?

god i hope so

maybe it'll be mick's turn to go on howard stern for a few hours

that slew of new interviews and tv apperances to promote hackney diamonds was really fun to follow

It was exciting, yes. Hopefully they’ll really push this release, too.

yes but if they do again please no jimmy fallon this time!

or at least less of him

Agreed! I know he’s evidently a genuine fan, but I find his cringy. His face looks like it’s made out of plastic.

i mean i don't think he's a bad person or anything but yeah i agree cringy is how i'd decribe him too

definitely an acquired taste

Talking of cringy, if this new album is what we are led to believe, an album of Hackney Diamonds leftovers, that takes cringe to a whole new level.

What a way to end such an incredible career of creative genius together.

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The Stones have been recording in Metropolis for a month now, first Mick with Andrew Watt starting April 22/23, Keith a week later, and the rest joined between the 4th and 8th of this month.

Andrew has barely posted on his Instagram for a month, so he must be working very hard on the album since he knows it's difficult to get everyone together at the same time and he has to make the most of his time.

And if there are no press photos, it's logical. Unfortunately, the Stones recording in the studio won't be news to anyone in 2025. There's no press guard at the studio like with Taylor Swift does every time she records in New York or Los Angeles.

Wonderful news...I didn't realize it had been that long already. Without inside info, do you think that if they actually finished recording let's say in the next couple of weeks, you could have a Fall release, or is that pushing it?

Late fall yes, last week of November or early December is the best case scenario from a marketing or sales point of view, but if they want to release the album just in time for a posible European tour around this time but in 2026, that's another option too.

The good thing about this is that a new album will be released in the next 12 months maximun, that's someting great to look foward.

Indeed! Thanks George.



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Talking of cringy, if this new album is what we are led to believe, an album of Hackney Diamonds leftovers, that takes cringe to a whole new level.

What a way to end such an incredible career of creative genius together.

it's not even out yet and mick has stated that those leftovers are pretty different from what's on hackney diamonds

that could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it

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Talking of cringy, if this new album is what we are led to believe, an album of Hackney Diamonds leftovers, that takes cringe to a whole new level.

What a way to end such an incredible career of creative genius together.

it's not even out yet and mick has stated that those leftovers are pretty different from what's on hackney diamonds

that could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it

youtube

Sure Keith will show up and play, put his name to it and do the promotional talk show and interview, but I'm not expecting a Glimmer Twin collaboration of new material created in the studio with the boys putting in equal measures.
I'm expecting another large slice of Mick and Andrew's stuff and hopefully they'll throw Keith another bone.

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Talking of cringy, if this new album is what we are led to believe, an album of Hackney Diamonds leftovers, that takes cringe to a whole new level.

What a way to end such an incredible career of creative genius together.

it's not even out yet and mick has stated that those leftovers are pretty different from what's on hackney diamonds

that could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it

youtube

Sure Keith will show up and play, put his name to it and do the promotional talk show and interview, but I'm not expecting a Glimmer Twin collaboration of new material created in the studio with the boys putting in equal measures.
I'm expecting another large slice of Mick and Andrew's stuff and hopefully they'll throw Keith another bone.

well we'll see what they come up with

Bernard just left London after doing his part in the studio.



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