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New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
The Rolling Stones ‘should retire,' fellow rock legend, Sex Pistols' star John Lydon proclaims
The Stones need to roll off into the sunset. So says the Sex Pistols' John Lydon, formerly known as Johnny Rotten, who is calling for the 'Start Me Up' band to hang it up 'By all means, The Rolling Stones should retire,' Lydon, 69, said on 'Good Morning Britain' Wednesday. The he quipped: 'I've offended music lovers.' 5 'I'm not short of a song idea or two, so there's a difference,' said the Lydon about why the Rolling Stones should retire. Redferns 5 The Rolling Stones are sill rocking, even with two of their members — Mick Jagger and Keith Richards — in their 80s. Redferns But Lydon doesn't put himself in the same category as the Stones, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards both 81, and Ronnie Wood, 77. 'I'm not short of a song idea or two, so there's a difference,' said the punk icon. Lydon also walked back his previous announcement on 'Good Morning Britain' that he would never tour again. 'That's dementia for you, I forgot that bit,' he said. 5 John Lydon spent much of recent years as a full-time caregiver for his late wife Nora Foster, who died in 2023. Redferns 'As I indicated before, if I just sat back and retired, that's not me. I'm not that kind of person.' The Post reached out to the Stones' rep for comment. Despite what Lydon thinks, the band is actually still going strong. In 2023, they released 'Hackney Diamonds,' their first album of new material since 2005's 'A Bigger Bang' — and their first LP since the 2021 death of founding drummer Charlie Watts. Then the Stones embarked on their 'Hackney Diamonds' Tour in April 2024, their first North American trek since 2019, which included two sold-out nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. 5 Mick Jagger made a surprise appearance at the Oscars in March to present the award for Best Original Song. Getty Images In February, 'Hackney Diamonds' won the Grammy for Best Rock Album, marking only the fourth time that the Stones brought home a gramophone since the legendary British band formed in 1962. In 2015, Jagger told Rolling Stone that retirement hadn't crossed his mind. 'I'm thinking about what the next tour is,' he said. 'I'm not thinking about retirement. I'm planning the next set of tours, so the answer is really, 'No, not really.'' 5 Punk-rock icon John Lydon fronted the Sex Pistols as Johnny Rotten in the '70s. Corbis via Getty Images Meanwhile, Lydon has spent much of recent years as a full-time caregiver to his late wife Nora Forster, who passed away in 2023 at 80 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 'It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Nora Forster – John Lydon's wife of nearly 5 decades – has passed away. Nora had been living with Alzheimer's for several years. In which time John had become her full-time carer,' an announcement on X post read with a photo of the couple. Lydon, who married Forster in 1979, revealed that he had become her full-time caregiver in a 2020 interview with The Mirror. 'For me, the real person is still there,' Lydon said of his wife. 'That person I love is still there every minute of every day and that is my life. It's unfortunate that she forgets things, well, don't we all?'
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones' Early Career Album Jumps MoreThan 16,000% In Sales
The Rolling Stones' Out of Our Heads returns to Billboard's Top Album Sales chart after a massive ... More Record Store Day reissue boosts sales by over 16,700%. The Rolling Stones appearing on Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Backstage scenes. 22nd January 1967. (Photo by Ray Weaver/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) It's been less than two years since The Rolling Stones returned with a brand new album. The legendary rock outfit delivered Hackney Diamonds in the fall of 2023, and the set became a huge win all around the world. It's rare for groups that have been together as long as The Rolling Stones to continue to churn out exciting chart wins, yet that's exactly what the musicians in the band do…though not as frequently as they used to. The band is back on a Billboard ranking with a brand new debut — although this time around, the set and the music aren't actually new. Out of Our Heads arrives this week on the Top Album Sales chart, entering the list, which tracks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs in the United States via any format, including CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital downloads, at No. 34. Longtime fans of The Rolling Stones already know Out of Our Heads well. The project was first released in 1965 and remains one of the group's earliest collections. The full-length was reissued for Record Store Day, and quickly became a bestseller in America. Out of Our Heads was repressed on clear vinyl with a special lithograph print, and this edition was mastered directly from the original first-generation analog mono album master tape. Luminate reports that in the past tracking frame in the U.S. alone, Out of Our Heads sold a little more than 4,700 copies. That figure rose sharply from fewer than 50 copies sold the previous period, when fans didn't have a big reason to rush out and pick it up. That means that from one frame to the next, the collection soared more than 16,700% in pure purchases. Throughout the decades, The Rolling Stones have now sent 43 different projects to the Top Album Sales chart. 15 of those have cracked the top 10, but amazingly, the group has never reached No. 1. Several titles, such as Forty Licks, Voodoo Lounge, Blue & Lonesome, and Hackney Diamonds, have all peaked in the runner-up spot, and the rockers are still waiting to collect a bestselling album in America — at least since this particular tally was introduced. Out of Our Heads makes its debut on the Top Album Sales chart this week, but this isn't the first time the collection has reached the Billboard rankings. When the title was new, it actually rose all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, which back in the 1960s measured pure sales — though now that tally is focused on total consumption, as streams also factor into where a project lands. The Rolling Stones' Out of Our Heads is one of 28 debuts on the 50-spot Top Album Sales chart this week. That's a huge number, and Record Store Day is responsible for the deluge. Despite the group's incredible popularity, the rockers claim the eighteenth-highest rising win, coming in behind fellow classic favorites like Rage Against the Machine, Talking Heads, David Bowie, and The Doors, among others. The U.S. version of Out of Our Heads differs significantly from its U.K. counterpart. While the British release focused more heavily on R&B covers, the American edition included the band's original smash hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," which helped the set stand out and propelled both it and the Stones themselves to worldwide fame.
Forbes
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones Send Multiple Hits Back To The Charts — And The Band Is Not Alone
The Rolling Stones are almost always present in some capacity on the music charts in the United Kingdom, whether it's with a greatest hits collection that refuses to disappear or a recent album that continues racking up streams. This week, something a bit more special is happening. The group brings not one, but two tracks back to different rankings. Both tunes return, as fans in the band's home country continue to buy and stream some recent releases by the legends. Between the two tracks that resurface, "Angry" is the more successful this frame. The tune, which launched the Hackney Diamonds era in late 2023, returns to the Official Vinyl Singles chart at No. 13. That's a lofty placement for a cut that's been available for more than a year. "Angry" also bounces on the Official Physical Singles chart, lifting from No. 53 to No. 15. That's a significant jump – one of the most impressive on the list this time around – and it's one that seems to be driven primarily by fans picking up the single on wax. While "Angry" may be the better-performing of the two this time around, the return of "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" is also notable. The collaboration with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder returns to the Official Physical Singles chart at No. 39, becoming a top 40 smash once more. The superstar collaboration hits 52 weeks, or a full year, on the Official Physical Singles ranking. "Angry" has already conquered both of the charts it's currently appearing on. The single has previously ruled the Official Vinyl Singles and the Official Physical Singles rankings. "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" came close to joining it, but the superstar collaboration stalled at No. 2. That peak left all three musicians — the Rolling Stones, Gaga, and Wonder — just shy of claiming a shared bestseller. As the Rolling Stones enjoy a comeback on the singles lists, one of the group's albums is also back on the charts. Forty Licks, a career-spanning compilation that many fans consider an essential collection, returns to the Official Albums chart at No. 100. That's the last possible spot on the ranking of the most-consumed full-lengths in the U.K. While Forty Licks is only barely holding on to its spot on the main albums list, it's doing slightly better on another tally. The same project is steady at No. 82 on the Official Albums Streaming chart. That placement suggests that the full-length's continued performance isn't just from purchases — it's being spun regularly on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music as a wide array of listeners return to some of the band's most familiar tunes.
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Paul McCartney gives once-in-a-lifetime show at surprise NY gig: Review and setlist
Paul McCartney gives once-in-a-lifetime show at surprise NY gig: Review and setlist Show Caption Hide Caption Beatles' bandmates McCartney, Starr perform classics during UK show Paul McCartney brought out Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr during his "Got Back Tour" stop in London. NEW YORK – Sometimes, even the larger-than-life Paul McCartney likes to scale things down. Arguably the most esteemed contemporary musician on the planet, McCartney stepped away from the stadiums that have been his playground for decades to enthrall a crowd of about 500 at the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday night. The surprise show was announced earlier that day, with tickets only available to purchase in-person at the box office and, as one might expect, sold-out in minutes. A few hours after the concert was announced, the fabled club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan – an unholy trifecta of grungy, elegant and cool that has witnessed many a megastar on its small stage – welcomed an icon among icons and his longtime band of ace players. The 100-minute set started with that guitar note, the one that even dogs can probably identify as 'A Hard Day's Night,' as a grinning McCartney gripped his left-handed bass and bobbed his head with the same enthusiasm of 60 years ago. At 82, McCartney was still a vision of graceful nonchalance in his fitted black jacket and crisp white shirt, hair grayed at the temples but still boyishly brushing the back of his collar. The intimate environment evoked memories of The Beatles' earliest gigs at the dank Cavern Club in Liverpool, and McCartney and his quartet generated high spirits and energy early with Wings' 'Letting Go.' 'I feel like letting go tonight! The Bowery! New York City! Yes, I do!' McCartney yelled after removing a pick from his mouth and leading the crowd in an overhead clap. Why was Paul McCartney playing at Bowery Ballroom, a small New York venue? If an artist of McCartney's stature opts to pop up for a tiny show, it usually is tied into a new release (see: The Rolling Stones promoting "Hackney Diamonds" at RacketNYC in 2023) or a tour announcement. But this night seemed to be solely about the musician, two days removed from a Super Bowl appearance in New Orleans and a little over a week after his 19th Grammy win, wanting to enjoy playing at a club like the ones that nurtured his career. 'So here we are, New York City,' McCartney said three songs into the night, later mentioning that he and his band had only rehearsed once the day before. 'Some little gigs. Why not?' No one needed more of an explanation when a few seconds later they kicked into the sumptuous 'Got To Get You Into My Life,' a mellifluous romp punctuated by the brass of the Hot City Horns nestled at the back of the stage. Paul McCartney taps into The Beatles, Wings and solo work at surprise New York show Though McCartney's voice occasionally sounded a bit gruff on the high notes, he also hit some beautiful ones. Behind his upright piano decorated with a kaleidoscope of colored streaks, he evoked a lounge vibe on 'My Valentine,' a song written for wife Nancy, and uncorked the ragged cries of devotion in 'Maybe I'm Amazed.' Following his urgent piano playing on 'Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five,' McCartney propped his elbow atop the piano and with chin resting on hand took a look around the cramped club. 'I can't believe we're here. But we are. We are here. Doing this,' he said. It's amazing that performing still provokes such a genuine response in him. The pristine sound at the Bowery matched with the band's intensity as they dabbled in many eras of McCartney magic, showcasing the cheerful bop of 'From Me to You' alongside Wings' escalating frolic 'Mrs. Vandebilt' (a song McCartney said was a favorite when they played it in Ukraine years ago) and a hushed 'Blackbird' spotlighting McCartney solo with an acoustic guitar. Following the poignant ballad, he told a story about The Beatles refusing to play in Jacksonville, Florida, when they learned the audience would be segregated. 'We put it in our contract that we would never play a segregated city (or venue),' he shared. A kinetic 'Get Back' ('Girls, give me a Beatles scream,' McCartney joked) and playful 'Obi-la-di, Ob-la-da' engaged a crowd that spanned generations. Paul McCartney pays tribute to John Lennon in concert On. Feb. 2, The Beatles won their first Grammy since 1997 for 'Now and Then' (best rock recording), a song McCartney and Ringo Starr deemed the last 'new' Beatles song cobbled from an old John Lennon demo and previously recorded George Harrison guitar and assembled with the help of artificial intelligence. More: Is the Beatles' 'Now and Then' about Paul McCartney? Is it really the last song? McCartney played the song Tuesday – a definite rarity – from behind his piano, with horns adding texture, Rusty Anderson handling the slide guitar solo and all of the band faithfully recreating the harmonies from the recording. 'Thank you, John,' McCartney said wistfully at song's end. 'New York City. He loved it so much here. Let's hear it for John!' After sweet renditions – and singalongs of the prayerful refrains – of 'Let it Be' and 'Hey Jude,' McCartney, Anderson, drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., keyboardist Paul 'Wix' Wickens and guitarist Brian Ray returned for an encore of his usual show-closer, the famed 'Abbey Road' medley of 'Golden Slumbers,' 'Carry That Weight' and 'The End.' The final line – 'the love you take is equal to the love you make' – was especially fitting as a lot of love left the Bowery and headed into a snowy night. Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom setlist
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul McCartney gives once-in-a-lifetime show at surprise NY gig: Review and setlist
NEW YORK – Sometimes, even the larger-than-life Paul McCartney likes to scale things down. Inarguably the most esteemed contemporary musician on the planet, McCartney stepped away from the stadiums that have been his playground for decades to enthrall a crowd of about 500 at the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday night. The surprise show was announced earlier that day, with tickets only available to purchase in-person at the box office and, as one might expect, sold-out in minutes. A few hours after the concert was announced, the fabled club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan – an unholy trifecta of grungy, elegant and cool that has witnessed many a megastar on its small stage – welcomed an icon among icons and his longtime band of ace players. The 100-minute set started with that guitar note, the one that even dogs can probably identify as 'A Hard Day's Night,' as a grinning McCartney gripped his left-handed bass and bobbed his head with the same enthusiasm of 60 years ago. At 82, McCartney was still a vision of graceful nonchalance in his fitted black jacket and crisp white shirt, hair grayed at the temples but still boyishly brushing the back of his collar. The intimate environment evoked memories of The Beatles' earliest gigs at the dank Cavern Club in Liverpool, and McCartney and his quartet generated high spirits and energy early with Wings' 'Letting Go.' 'I feel like letting go tonight! The Bowery! New York City! Yes, I do!' McCartney yelled after removing a pick from his mouth and leading the crowd in an overhead clap. If an artist of McCartney's stature opts to pop up for a tiny show, it usually is tied into a new release (see: The Rolling Stones promoting "Hackney Diamonds" at RacketNYC in 2023) or a tour announcement. But this night seemed to be solely about the musician, two days removed from a Super Bowl appearance in New Orleans and a little over a week after his 19th Grammy win, wanting to enjoy playing at a club like the ones that nurtured his career. 'So here we are, New York City,' McCartney said three songs into the night, later mentioning that he and his band had only rehearsed once the day before. 'Some little gigs. Why not?' No one needed more of an explanation when a few seconds later they kicked into the sumptuous 'Got To Get You Into My Life,' a mellifluous romp punctuated by the brass of the Hot City Horns nestled at the back of the stage. Though McCartney's voice occasionally sounded a bit gruff on the high notes, he also hit some beautiful ones. Behind his upright piano decorated with a kaleidoscope of colored streaks, he evoked a lounge vibe on 'My Valentine,' a song written for wife Nancy, and uncorked the ragged cries of devotion in 'Maybe I'm Amazed.' Following his urgent piano playing on 'Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five,' McCartney propped his elbow atop the piano and with chin resting on hand took a look around the cramped club. 'I can't believe we're here. But we are. We are here. Doing this,' he said. It's amazing that performing still provokes such a genuine response in him. The pristine sound at the Bowery matched with the band's intensity as they dabbled in many eras of McCartney magic, showcasing the cheerful bop of 'From Me to You' alongside Wings' escalating frolic 'Mrs. Vandebilt' (a song McCartney said was a favorite when they played it in Ukraine years ago) and a hushed 'Blackbird' spotlighting McCartney solo with an acoustic guitar. Following the poignant ballad, he told a story about The Beatles refusing to play in Jacksonville, Florida, when they learned the audience would be segregated. 'We put it in our contract that we would never play a segregated city (or venue),' he shared. A kinetic 'Get Back' ('Girls, give me a Beatles scream,' McCartney joked) and playful 'Obi-la-di, Ob-la-da' engaged a crowd that spanned generations. On. Feb. 2, The Beatles won their first Grammy since 1997 for 'Now and Then' (best rock recording), a song McCartney and Ringo Starr deemed the last 'new' Beatles song cobbled from an old John Lennon demo and previously recorded George Harrison guitar and assembled with the help of Artificial Intelligence. McCartney played the song Tuesday – a definite rarity – from behind his piano, with horns adding texture, Rusty Anderson handling the slide guitar solo and all of the band faithfully recreating the harmonies from the recording. 'Thank you, John,' McCartney said wistfully at song's end. 'New York City. He loved it so much here. Let's hear it for John!' After sweet renditions – and singalongs of the prayerful refrains – of 'Let it Be' and 'Hey Jude,' McCartney, Anderson, drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., keyboardist Paul 'Wix' Wickens and guitarist Brian Ray returned for an encore of his usual show-closer, the famed 'Abbey Road' medley of 'Golden Slumbers,' 'Carry That Weight' and 'The End.' The final line – 'the love you take is equal to the love you make' – was especially fitting as a lot of love left the Bowery and headed into a snowy night. A Hard Day's Night Letting Go Got to Get You Into My Life Let Me Roll It My Valentine Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five Maybe I'm Amazed I've Just Seen a Face From Me to You Mrs. Vandebilt Blackbird Come on to Me Jet Ob-la-di Ob-la da Get Back Now and Then Lady Madonna Let It Be Hey Jude Encore: Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Paul McCartney surprise New York concert: Review and setlist
