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The Rolling Stones

The British rock band The Rolling Stones was founded in 1962. Still active today, they are one of the most famous rock groups in the world.

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards plays a solo on stage in Germany in 1982

Keith Richards still living large at 80

Keith Richards still living large at 80

The hard-living, guitar-licking spearhead of the Rolling Stones has defied the odds to reach his ninth decade.
MusicDecember 17, 2023
Rolling Stones band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood attend a launch event for their new album "Hackney Diamonds" in London.

Rolling Stones are back with new album 'Hackney Diamonds'

Rolling Stones are back with new album 'Hackney Diamonds'

Legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones release their first album in almost two decades. Here's what critics say.
MusicOctober 20, 2023
A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

Zip it up: The zipper's 130-year history

Zip it up: The zipper's 130-year history

The simple everyday device has contributed to the iconic style of Marlon Brando and James Dean and flown to the moon.
LifestyleAugust 29, 2023
Mick Jagger stands on stage and sings with one hand pointing in the air while wearing a red and black striped jacket and dark jeans.

Still Rolling: Mick Jagger turns 80

Still Rolling: Mick Jagger turns 80

The Rolling Stones' lead singer has gone from rebel to receiving a knighthood. At age 80, he shows no sign of retiring.
MusicJuly 26, 2023
Musikmanager Stein mit 80 Jahren gestorben

Seymour Stein, music producer who signed Madonna, dies

Seymour Stein, music producer who signed Madonna, dies

Stein worked with Madonna, Talking Heads, the Ramones, the Smiths and the Rolling Stones, among others.
MusicApril 4, 2023
Aretha Franklin wearing a sparkly sleeveless dress and holding a microphone while on stage in 1967

Rolling Stone's list of greatest singers snubs Celine Dion

Rolling Stone's list of greatest singers snubs Celine Dion

Aretha Franklin tops the music magazine's list of the 200 best singers. Omissions didn't go unnoticed.
MusicJanuary 4, 2023
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Screenshot of YouTube of three men and one woman stand by a bbq grill

Musical faux pas in German election campaigns

The choice of songs for election campaigns is a challenge. What are the rules?
MusicSeptember 3, 2021