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Farewell then EMI, your tunes were the background to our lives | Simon Napier-Bell

4908 days ago
Guardian MusicThe company that brought us Cliff and the Beatles, the Sex Pistols and Susan Boyle is disappearing. We should salute its contribution to our cultureIn the 1930s, after a merger with Columbia UK, EMI became the biggest record company in the world. By ... more info

That 50-year itch…

4908 days ago
Guardian MusicAs the Rolling Stones' pivotal 1978 album Some Girls is reissued, Messrs Jagger, Richards, Wood and Watts talk about sex, drugs and survival – and the chance of a celebration tourRonnie Wood, wizen-faced survivor of rock'n'roll excess, is sipping d... more info

Universal and Sony reach deal to buy EMI for £2.5bn

4910 days ago
Guardian MusicFamous British name split into two in agreement that hands control of firm to biggest rivals, but regulatory obstacles remainEMI, probably the most famous corporate name in British music history, fell into the hands of its two largest rivals in two d... more info

The Rolling Stones perform Beast of Burden in 1978 - video

4910 days ago
Guardian MusicWatch an exclusive clip of the Rolling Stones playing Beast of Burden at the Will Rogers Memorial Centre in Fort Worth, Texas on 18 July 1978 more info

Sleeve Notes: What are Sigur Rós up to?

4910 days ago
Guardian MusicThis week Sigur Rós talk about their future plans, while REM talk about not having anyIn the news this weekKeith Richards: Rolling Stones to rehearse for first time in yearsSigur Rós to release new albumAdele and Spike Jonze triumph at UK Music Vid... more info

Joss Stone - Joss Stone Wants Jagger At Olympics

4910 days ago
ContactMusicJoss Stone is trying to persuade Sir Mick Jagger to perform with her at next years Olympics The singer - whose latest project SuperHeavy features the Rolling Stones legend as well as Dave Stewart Damian Marley and A R Rahman - is keen for them to p..... more info

Keith Richards: Rolling Stones to rehearse for first time in years

4911 days ago
Guardian MusicGuitarist confirms three of the four Stones are to meet for rehearsals in London later this month, fuelling speculation that the band could be gearing up for a 50th-anniversary tourFor a full interview with the Rolling Stones, buy this Sunday's Obser... more info

Rolling Stones to start rehearsals

4911 days ago
The Independent The group celebrate their 50th anniversary next year and guitarist Keith Richards has fuelled speculation they will perform live after admitting they have made plans to work together - though he is unsure if frontman Sir Mick Jagger will be there. more info

Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones To Start Rehearsals

4911 days ago
ContactMusicThe Rolling Stones are to rehearse together this month The group celebrate their 50th anniversary next year and guitarist Keith Richards has fuelled speculation they will perform live after admitting they have made plans to work together - though he.... more info

Ronnie Wood - Ronnie Wood Goes Public With New Girlfriend

4911 days ago
ContactMusicVeteran rocker Ronnie Wood has confirmed he is dating again by publicly showing off his 25-year-old girlfriend at the opening of his new art exhibition on Tuesday night 08Nov11 The Rolling Stones star recently separated from his Brazilian partner Ana... more info

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