ContactMusic — The Rolling Stones have given up on plans to release an album to coincide with their summer (13) tour because frontman Sir Mick Jagger is convinced... more info

Chicago Tribune — A festival that encompasses performances by Van Dyke Parks, Corey Harris and Lydia Loveless, movies about the Jesus Lizard, Big Star, John Fahey and the Rolling Stones, a Melvin Peebles tribute, a Wax Trax roundtable and a presentation by punk-provoc... more info

Mercury News, California — With ticket prices in the $170-to-$600 range, the Rolling Stones stand to make a mint on what looks to be their final tour. But some fans are priced out of the fun. more info

ContactMusic — You’d think Bill Wyman would be kicking himself for leaving the Rolling Stones, wouldn’t you? The famed bass player left the band back in 1993... more info

KEXP Seattle — There are few moments in rock ‘n’ roll as iconic as the opening drum-and-breath line in “Time of the Season.” Yet unlike many of their British Invasion co-horts (like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Moody Blues), The Zombies ... more info

ContactMusic — The Rolling Stones will launch their upcoming 50 and Counting world tour in Los Angeles after adding a handful of extra dates to their schedule.The... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — British record producer and sound engineer Andy Johns, who like his older brother Glyn Johns worked with some of the biggest rock bands of the 1960s and '70s, including the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, has died at 62. British newspapers reported ... more info

ContactMusic — The Rolling Stones will be joined by former bandmate Mick Taylor once more when they hit the road again for their upcoming tour.The guitarist... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Opening night of The Rolling Stones' 50 and Counting tour will be May 2 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, and tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday for Citi card holders and then at 10 a.m. Monday for general sales. more info

Sky News — The band will now perform two concerts almost exactly 44 years after playing one of their most emotional gigs at the same venue. more info