Posted on 07/22/2016 11:37:11 AM PDT by Mariner
Guitarist Eric Clapton will appear on the Rolling Stones' blues-inspired new album, Keith Richards has confirmed.
The musician "dropped by for a couple of numbers", Richards told BBC 6 Music, adding the recording sessions had been "like old times down in Richmond".
Both the Stones and Clapton's former band, The Yardbirds, used to perform at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, Surrey.
Richards said the Stones were hoping to play some European dates next year and would "love to" perform in the UK.
"I think it's on the menu somewhere," the 72-year-old said.
The new album was confirmed by the band earlier this year at the launch of Exhibitionism, a career retrospective at London's Saatchi Gallery.
The recording sessions have included both new material and a number of blues covers, including songs by Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf.
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As a musician myself, I’ve never cared for Clapton’s style and technique. My favorite guitarists include Martin Barre of Jethro Tull, Brian May of Queen, Alex Lifeson of Rush, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, and the late Mick Ronson, from the Spiders from Mars. And, I’m sure I’ll think of more momentarily. P.S. Hendrix goes without saying, though I’ll say it.
+1. I got to see Beck and SRV jam together in Dallas many moons ago.
How did I ever forget about Steve Howe of The Yes as a great guitar player?
And why is it now considered lame to mention Keith Richards and his bluesy, melodic riffs and outstanding rhythm?
And 300 songs.
was there any smoke?
The opening band was someone I had never heard of: St Paul and the Broken Bones - who were very enjoyable.
oooooh... never going to be long enough for that one.
It better be better than Bigger Bang, that album stunk.
Jocelyn Jackoff Elders. Wonder what ever happened to her.
The Rolling Stones are proof that illicit drugs extend life
> Jocelyn Jackoff Elders. Wonder what ever happened to her.
She is currently a professor emerita of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
She was fired as Surgeon General for, among other things, advocating the teaching of masturbation as an alternative to teen sex/pregnancy.
How far we’ve come in 20 years — now they’re teaching “fisting” and similar perversions to the kids, and nobody’s getting fired.
Ol’ Jocelyn’s suggestion seems pretty tame by comparison. Sheesh.
Re: Keith Richards. I really like Keith Richards and the fact that he’s still alive to perform. One thing I’ve never tried is his extensive use of alternate tunings and Capo usage. They don’t sound right to my musician’s ear. And, I have never considered it lame to mention his incredible and iconic career.
That’s like saying Beethoven never created anything new, it’s classical. The Stones have written hundreds of great songs. Writing songs using the similar structure but with each one distinctive and instantly recognizable from the others is no small feat. If you don’t think so, give it a try.
Wife & I saw the Stones years ago at the Metrodome in Mpls.
They were “on.”
Beck & SRV would have been amazing together - kudos for being there!
They were. Beck opened the show, then Stevie, then both; that was the best part. Together they did all covers including 3 or 4 Freddie King songs.
Oh boo!
Eric Clapton was the other half of my favorite band, Cream.
Now granted, I was a Jack Bruce fan... :-)
Keith is actually pretty sharp in spite of all the drugs. His autobiography “Life”, is a great read.
Well, I guess I should say, other third...Ginger Baker and all.
Sorry!
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