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Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ronnie Wood shares key to Rolling Stones' longevity
Ronnie Wood believes the key to the Rolling Stones' enduring success is they don't "over socialise". The 77-year-old rocker - who joined the group in 1975, 13 years after they formed - stays in occasional contact with bandmates Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards when they're not recording or touring, but they don't "over-familiarise" themselves with one another, which he thinks has contributed to their longevity. He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: 'We're not on the phone to each other every five minutes. When we're not touring we keep in touch, just to keep the feelers in each other's camp, but we don't over-familiarise – we run on faith and truth. "We have faith in our music, and we always have hope that people will keep turning up, and sure enough they do.' The group's most recent album, 2023's 'Hackney Diamonds' won critical acclaim and generated their best sales, but Ronnie admitted the group have "no idea" about the meaning of chart places these days. He said: 'In the old days we used to have the charts, and you'd be able to plot things and feel a part of it. You'd look at the Melody Maker and say, 'Look! We're number 50!' or whatever. And then you'd creep up the charts. "It gave young bands so much ambition and something to look forward to. I've no idea where we are on the charts now.' During his time in the Rolling Stones, Ronnie has played the role of "diplomatic welding torch", serving as peacemaker amid the volatile relationship between Mick and Keith. He recalled how the pair were not on speaking terms when preparing to record their album 'Dirty Work' in 1984 because of Keith's unhappiness that Mick was also recording his first solo LP. Recalling being the intermediary between the duo, he said: 'It was, 'OK, you're going to speak to one another on the phone.' 'He doesn't want to speak to me.' 'Oh yes he does! I've rigged it up – in 15 minutes he's expecting your call.' 'So I got Mick to ring Keith, and the other way round. Patching it up, talking, letting nature take its course. But the thing is, if I hadn't done that, they'd have grown further and further apart." Ronnie insisted it was vital he stepped in. He added: 'They've been friends since the sandpit. They're like brothers — they may argue between them, but in the end it's family. That was the glue, the foundation of the band. I had to protect the institution, didn't I? It's the Rolling Stones! No way was this going to collapse.'
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones Chart A Top 10 Single, 60 Years Into The Band's Career
The Rolling Stones' 'Angry' returns to the U.K. top 10 on two charts, nearly matching its peak and ... More proving the band's sales power hasn't faded. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Ronnie Wood, Steve Jordan, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards perform during The Rolling Stones surprise set in celebration of their new album 'Hackney Diamonds' at Racket NYC on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo byfor RS) More than 60 years after The Rolling Stones started releasing music, the legendary rock band is still churning out hits. The group remains on the charts in the United Kingdom, where it first broke through all those decades ago. This week, it doesn't just find space on some rankings, the rockers claim a top 10 smash, showing that even after all this time, there's still plenty of life left in one of the most iconic rock outfits of all time. The Rolling Stones score a top 10 win in their home country yet again this frame, and the rock outfit does so in more than one place. The group's single 'Angry' is back inside the highest tier on two U.K.-based rankings, both of which focus exclusively on sales. This week, 'Angry' leaps from No. 15 to No. 5 on the Official Physical Singles chart. That cut also rockets from No. 13 to the same position on the Official Vinyl Singles ranking. 'Angry' isn't unfamiliar with the upper reaches of either the Official Physical Singles or Official Vinyl Singles charts. In fact, the tune has previously conquered both tallies. While it's not at No. 1 this week, it's nearing that position again, and it could possibly reclaim the throne soon if sales remain steady – or even improve. Both of the lists reflect pure sales, though with slightly different focuses. The Official Physical Singles chart includes all forms of physical sales — CDs, vinyl, and cassettes — while the Official Vinyl Singles ranking only counts purchases made on vinyl formats. While 'Angry' ranks in the same spot on both charts at the moment – and it's reached the same peak position – its history on each isn't exactly identical. On the Official Vinyl Singles list, the track has now racked up 32 weeks. Its performance is even more impressive on the Official Physical Singles chart, where it has held on for 54 frames. At the moment, 'Angry' stands as The Rolling Stones' only hit single in the United Kingdom. The rock legends don't claim any other charting songs this week, but the band is present elsewhere. Over on the Official Albums Streaming chart, The Rolling Stones hold firm with the fan-favorite compilation Forty Licks. The decades-spanning collection moves up four spaces, climbing from No. 82 to No. 78 on the streaming-only tally. 'Angry' was released in September 2023 as the lead single from Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones' first album of brand new material in nearly two decades. The track marked a thrilling comeback for the band and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song, while the full-length won Best Rock Album.
