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Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones has shared his criticism of modern music in a new interview, describing it as “a one-way toilet”.The 79-year-old musician opened up about the topic in a new interview with The Independent, explaining that he hasn’t come around to the current music scene.The interview came in light of The Rolling Stones releasing their latest album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’ last Friday (October 20) – their first album of new music since 2005 – and in the discussion, he criticised today’s hits as being too “synthesised”.“The only way to cut a band is to put the boys in a room and play and look in each other’s eyeballs,” he began, recalling how the members began writing the new LP. “Don’t get me going on modern-day music.

Roger Daltrey has said the “essence” of music is being lost due to the increasing use of technology.During a launch event for the new book Words Of Love – which celebrates the life of Buddy Holly – the frontman of The Who shared his thoughts on the current state of the industry.Daltrey, who participated in the Q&A alongside Yungblud and The Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood (who created the Words Of Love cover art), expressed his concerns over the growing reliance on tech, such as AI, in creating music.“We were throwing shit at the wall and some of it stuck,” the legendary musician explained (via The Standard). “There’s something about the technology… I feel personally, we’re losing the essence of the heartbeat.“Maybe it’s because I’m older, but there’s not much new music.”Yungblud commented: “I think rock music has been so convoluted because we got to be forced and twisted for a mainstream audience to turn the guitar down.“Modern music’s been in a strange place, but it’s exciting because it’s really, I feel it’s very democratic again.”He went on: “For the past four years a lot of majors [labels] have been able to control what we’ve been placed in front of us, but we know apps like TikTok, Instagram and everything like that… I really find that people can provide authenticity again directly.“If you have a story to tell, you can tell it and tell it to the world.

Keith Richards, guitarist for The Rolling Stones, is being honoured with a new Connecticut residents award.Richards, who has been living in the American state since 1985, was awarded the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence on Wednesday (March 5) – made to recognise creativity, passion and generosity in the area.The musician is the first person to receive this award, and he was given a custom-designed medallion during a ceremony at The Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut. Gov.

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity.Richards, 81, who is British, has kept a home in Connecticut since 1985. He became the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, receiving a custom-designed medallion and hearty applause from dozens attending the ceremony at the Westport Library.Gov.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed she stopped husband Ozzy from auditioning for a role for Pirates of the Caribbean and admits it was a huge mistake.

Sharon Osbourne has opened up about the “biggest mistake” of turning down a film audition for her husband Ozzy Osbourne.Sharon – who is the Prince of Darkness’ wife and manager – appeared as the latest guest on Billy Corgan‘s The Magnificent Others podcast. While speaking to the iconic Smashing Pumpkins frontman, Sharon asked him if he wanted to know “The biggest mistake I ever made for Ozzy” to which he responded: “Of course! You’re going to admit to a mistake?”She then shared: “He got offered to go and read for Pirates Of The Caribbean, and I’ve never said this to anyone, and I said no.

The Witcher star Freya Allan is set to play Marianne Faithfull in the upcoming Zaida Bergroth-directed biopic, Marianne.A stalwart of the Swinging London arts and music scene in the 1960s, Faithfull became one of the leading female artists during the British Invasion era, and died last month, aged 78.Tributes poured out for the late singer, who had her first hit with the Mick Jagger–Keith Richards composition ‘As Tears Go By’, with Blur‘s Graham Coxon, The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Ed Harcourt, Warren Ellis, Ronnie Wood, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sir Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Metallica and more all penning personal tributes.Finnish director Zaida Bergroth (Tove) is now set to direct a biopic, titled Marianne, chronicling the life of the London singer. The project is now in pre-production, and British actor and musician Jojo Macari (Sex Education) is attached to star as Jagger.“From angel-innocent pop icon, actress of stage and screen and long-time muse and girlfriend of Mick Jagger, to homelessness, addiction, and ignominy,” a synopsis for the film reads, per Variety.“Marianne will depict Marianne Faithfull’s rollercoaster ride from the brightest lights of the wild 1960s of her youth, to fallen golden girl and then her remarkable phoenix-like rise and resurgence” that “establishes her as one of the great icons and true artists of our time.”The film is being produced by Julia Taylor-Stanley – who had previously worked on a Faithfull biopic that fell apart – and Finnish producer Roosa Toivonen.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Finnish director Zaida Bergroth (“Tove”) is set to direct a Marianne Faithfull biopic titled “Marianne” with “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” star Freya Allan playing the swinging London pop star who passed away in January. British actor and musician Jojo Macari (“Sex Education,” “Those About to Die”) is attached to star as Mick Jagger. The project, now in pre-production, is being pitched to buyers by the U.K.’s Altitude Film Sales at the European Film Market in Berlin.

The Rolling Stones have been reported as scrapping their plans to tour across the UK and Europe in 2025.According to various reports from outlets including The Times, the iconic group opted against a return to touring later this year. This reportedly came following a proposed multi-million pound stop at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being rejected, amid other shows across Europe.The outlets state that the band’s remaining members, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, were presented with multiple-date options for shows in 2025, but these were soon dismissed due to complications around suitable venues, travel and pre-existing commitments.These reportedly included visits to Paris, Barcelona, Rome and four gigs at the aforementioned Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.Hopes for a tour came after the rock veterans dropped ‘Hackney Diamonds’ in 2023 – their 24th studio album and first body of new material since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.

A.D. Amorosi What makes a Marianne Faithfull song great is something an artist can’t buy or learn: It’s the sound of experience.

Mick Jagger has shared a personal tribute to his former partner Marianne Faithfull, following the news of her death at the age of 78.Earlier today (January 30), the iconic singer and actor’s representatives announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed.”Faithfull and Jagger were in a relationship between 1966 and 1970, drawing huge public interest in their private lives during the period.

Marianne Faithfull fans have been sharing footage from the final concert she ever played, following the news of her passing.Earlier today (January 30), Faithfull’s representatives shared the news that the iconic singer and actress had died at the age of 78. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family,” the message read.

Marianne Faithfull has died. She was 78.“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” her spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.“Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.

Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78.The news was confirmed on Thursday evening (January 30) by her spokesperson, who said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull. Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.

Marianne Faithfull, who during the Swinging ’60s in London built a career as a singer, songwriter, actor and a muse to such other stars as the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, died today in London. She was 78.

There’s a riot going on in Questlove’s follow-up to the Oscar-winning concert doc Summer of Soul, not least in the wardrobe department. Blazing a trail for the funkadelic/glam rock ’70s with metallic, tasselled jumpsuits that often literally tied themselves up with a bow in the middle, Sly Stone is long overdue a film about his part in reconfiguring the face of popular music.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Barry Goldberg, a blues-rock keyboard player whose work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band led to playing with Bob Dylan in the 1960s, including the notorious 1965 Newport Folk Festival concert dramatized in “A Complete Unknown,” died Wednesday at 83. Bob Merlis, a representative, said that Goldberg died in hospice care after a 10-year struggle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with his wife of 53 years, Gail Goldberg, and son, Aram, at his bedside.

Mark Wright once revealed that his wife, Michelle Keegan, loves the names Teddy and Theodora. On Sunday evening, the couple, both 37, shared the joyful news that they are expecting their first child together next year. Standing opposite each other on a beach as she displayed her baby bump, she revealed: "2025 is going to be a special one for us." Before the big announcement, Mark asked Robbie Williams if it'd be alright to use his daughter's name, Theodora, which he and his wife shorten to Teddy.

Mark Wright once shared that his wife Michelle Keegan is fond of the names Teddy and Theodora. Sharing a first glimpse of her growing baby bump on Sunday, the couple announced: "2025 is going to be a special one for us."

The Rolling Stones‘ decision to continue as a band after the passing of Charlie Watts.Watts had been a part of The Rolling Stones’s line-up since January 1963 serving as a drummer. His death was announced in August 2021 – shortly after he was forced to pull out of the band’s tour to undergo surgery, which resulted in complications. He was aged 80.At the time of the drummer’s passing, Wyman shared a heartfelt tribute to his old bandmate.

The Rolling Stones have announced details of a special edition re-release of their 2023 album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.The iconic band released their 24th studio album in October last year, their first body of new material since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’. It included guest appearances from Lady Gaga, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, and featured the last recordings of the band’s late drummer Charlie Watts.Now, a new double LP version on “clear blue splatter” vinyl has been made available to mark the one-year anniversary of its release, with the addition of seven live recordings from the record’s launch party in New York last October, including ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ with Gaga.The anniversary edition of Hackney Diamonds is out now alongside special anniversary merch.

Simple Minds star Jim Kerr has told how his late dad Jimmy helped put a drunk Bob Dylan to bed hours before the song legend was due to play Live Aid.