RIP Charlie Watts, the drummer of the Rolling Stones, who passed away in a London hospital on the 24th of August. He was 80. In this article posted earlier in August, Smokie recounted his top 50 Rolling Stones songs, more topical today than ever.
Almanac Music: Keef’s obit (just on the odd chance he might predecease me) – Anson Cameron
August 11, 2021 by 12 Comments
Keith Richards’ death has always been with us, says Anson Cameron. Yet, “immortally moribund,” he’s still kicking. Best, then, to pay your respects.
Five live stylists
July 18, 2018 by 4 Comments
Blues blood runs in Earl O’Neill’s veins. (No typo there.) He shares memories of five of his best experiences and, oh, what a lucky man he’s been!
Almanac Music: Fun and Feasting at the Beggars Banquet
March 2, 2017 by 13 Comments
Mickey Randall reminisces over The Rolling Stones album Beggars Banquet. It may not be one of their most popular albums, but it the most fun album for Mickey.
Performance Enhancers: Jobe Watson v Keith Richards
July 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Shouldn’t we cut our sporting heroes a bit of rock and roll slack every now and then? Why place added pressure on young men like Jobe Watson just because they play football? [This piece includes details of the forthcoming night at the Corner Hotel with Paul Kelly and Robert Murphy – Ed]
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