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September 16, 2009
Keith Wants To Record While Ronnie Squabbles With Girlfriend
We don’t normally get too many juicy details about squabbles that take place between celebrities behind closed doors unless the paparazzi happen to be lurking nearby, but apparently a recent domestic dispute between Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood and his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova got to the point where the neighbors could overhear some of the fight, which apparently was quite heated and even led to Ivanova threatening to kill herself.
Neighbors report that the couple fights frequently, although this latest dustup was one for the record books, and resulted in police being called to the scene. It was apparent that no suicides or other forms of physical violence were evident since police left after questioning the couple.
Meanwhile, band mates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards seem to be fully immersed in the music business, with Richards having just completed recording some material with Jack White.
Richards is hoping to begin work on a new Stones record next year and there are some signs that White could be involved. “I couldn’t fuel that rumor any more than to say Jack and I are in touch,” according to Richards.
Both Richards and Mick Jagger are said to be pouring over outtakes from the group’s 1972 album Exile on Main Street in preparation for a new deluxe edition that will feature some of those excluded tracks.
“There’s new songs on there, stuff we’ve forgotten about,” Richards says. “Mick and I were looking at each other like, ‘Ah, did we do that?’”
Is it any wonder I cannot help but think of Johnny Depp’s swashbuckling character from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies whenever I see Keith Richards? Swashbuckling yes. Sober? Well, perhaps not.
Richards has been cited as an inspiration by Depp for his style during his portrayal of Capt. Jack Sparrow. A fact which apparently conjured no negative feelings towards Depp by Richards, since he appeared in the third Pirates movie, playing the part of Capt. Sparrow’s father. Credit to Keith Richards for being a good sport.
See The Mirror for more on Ron and Ekaterina’s rowdy row and Rolling Stone for more on Richards and Jagger.
November 10, 2008
Classic Rock Briefs For November 10, 2008
Mick Jagger Compares Performing Live To Sex
I think we’ve all heard the phrase “It’s better than sex,” or some derivative thereof, and although Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger does not claim that performing live is actually better than sex, apparently, it’s pretty darn close.
"Is it like sex? I don’t know. Is there an orgasmic moment? Not that there necessarily has to be in sex. It’s a different kind of thing. At times, you have to be more calculated about what you do,” the 65-year-old rocker says.
Jagger also talks a bit about the separation between his rock star persona and his real life. Full Story.
Chris Cornell Denies Led Zeppelin Tour Rumors
Former Audioslave and Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell was rumored to be in the running as a replacement — or perhaps as the fellows from Yes would say, a stand in – for Robert Plant during a tour that the other members of the group are reportedly anxious to do.
Cornell’s reaction, reminiscent of the reactions we have heard from others that have been mentioned as new frontmen for Zeppelin, was that the notion of him replacing Plant was “depressing,” and that he would not even consider trying to replace him.
“That’s not a ticket I would buy. God bless ‘em, but that’s not Led Zeppelin. I find it completely depressing. I’d never do anything like that. I mean just out of respect to the legacy of the band,” says Cornell. Full Story.
Alice Cooper Sucks
A new movie entitled Suck is said to be in the works, and legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper is set to be part of the cast. The new flick is a satire about a group of rock star wannabes in search of immortality and a record deal.
Joining Cooper on the screen will be Henry Rollins, Moby and Iggy Pop, as well as actor Malcom McDowell. Full Story.
September 18, 2008
Rolling Stones Ron Wood And Mick Jagger Making News
The continuing saga of Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood continues to keep the British tabloids buzzing with sometimes conflicting reports of what’s going on in the 61-year-old rocker’s personal life.
The latest is that Wood’s wife of 23 years has finally given up on their marriage due to Wood’s return to drinking after getting our of rehab. Then there’s the alleged affair with young Russian Ekaterina Ivanova.
It was reported that Wood was photographed while drinking with snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan and artist Damien Hirst just days after leaving rehab, which may have been the final straw for wife Jo.
Another recent story claims that Wood is obsessed with Russian dolls and has been collecting them for years. He is said to have dozens of them stored in the attic of his London home.
Wood is also said to have run into Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. earlier in the week at London’s Claridge’s hotel which resulted in an invitation from Downey for the two to get together and discuss their mutual struggles with alcohol.
Meanwhile, Stones frontman Mick Jagger is making news of his own. Although it may not be sensational enough to attract much attention from the tabloids, NME is reporting that Jagger met yesterday with officials from the EU as well as big wigs from Apple, EMI and eBay.
The issue revolves around the future of how digital music might be purchased online in the future. The report says that the Rolling Stones will have a role in the creation of a report regarding the methods by which music is currently being purchased online.
July 22, 2008
Rolling Stones Consider Touring Without Ronnie Wood
Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood surely has his share of troubles these days. An alleged affair with a Russian teen and a steep fall off the wagon and into rehab have likely turned the the Stones legend’s life upside-down. There are also reports that his marriage may be on the rocks and that he is making every attempt to salvage it.
With Wood apparently quite occupied with other matters, the rest of the group has a tour on their minds and they may decide to give it a go with or without the presence of Ronnie Wood.
The driving force behind the idea of a tour regardless of Wood’s presence seems to be Mick Jagger, who is said to want to embark on at least one more tour before he turns 65 years old. Keith Richards is also approaching that number, which is a number that is often indicative of retirement.
Wood’s band mates are said to be quite surprised at the turn of events that has led to problems with his marriage, which was well known for being very stable. Adding his problems with alcohol to the equation sets a formidable challenge in front of Wood if he hopes to join the rest of the group on a tour in the near future.
The U.K. tabloids continue to have a field day with the Wood story, and, according to the manager of the drinking establishment where Wood reportedly met the young Ekaterina Ivanova, the Russian beauty never worked there as it was reported, and Ronnie Wood has never been inside the place.
Ekaterina’s mother is said to be quite upset about the whole incident, particularly things being said about her daughter that she says are lies.
March 20, 2008
Mick Jagger In The Driver’s Seat For Stones
Perhaps one of the reasons the Rolling Stones have managed to stay together so long is that they support each other so well. Recent comments by Keith Richards give us a little glimpse behind the scenes at the inner workings of the legendary rock and roll powerhouse.
Richards says that Jagger is usually the one who selects what songs the group will perform on tour and even make adjustments to their instruments and set list to accommodate Jagger. He might, for example, decide not to do a particular song because he is not feeling up to hitting high notes at a particular time.
Even though it might sound a little bit like Jagger is the dictator that rules the band, Richards insists that the other members of the group all cooperate willingly in an effort to make Jagger’s job a bit easier.
Richards goes on to say that a band’s job is to make the frontman feel confident. “One for all and all for one,” he says.
It’s nice to hear that the boys get along so well.
See the original story on PR-Inside.com.
