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Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. 2nd June 1964

“I bought it from this bloke our drummer knew. I think it was the first fretless electric bass ever”: Bill Wyman on the origins of his famous “homemade” fretless bass

By Nick Wells published 20 October 23

The former Rolling Stones bassist used a modified fretless on every album and many of the singles up to 1975

“It was complete carnage... Keith and Ronnie were on their feet. The roof left the building”: Andrew Watt gifted Paul McCartney a ‘64 Höfner with a built-in Univox Super Fuzz circuit – and the Beatle used it on the new Rolling Stones album

By Matt Owen published 17 October 23

Once McCartney released the full potential of his new Höfner, “his eyes widened, and he just started ripping on it”

Guitarist Keith Richards and singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones during rehearsals in May 1978. English bassist Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, during rehearsals for an episode of the Friday night TV pop/rock show 'Ready Steady Go

Should Bill Wyman have gotten a songwriting credit for The Rolling Stones (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction?

By Nick Wells published 24 March 23

Bill Wyman: “The fact of the matter is that my bassline made the song just as much as Keith’s guitar riff”

Harley Benton pays tribute to Keith Richards’ Fender “Micawber” Telecaster with $253 ash-bodied model

By Matt Owen published 6 December 22

The TE-53KR BL nods to the Rolling Stones guitarist's '50s Fender Tele, which was the force behind some of the band's biggest open-tuning tracks

Keith Richards is re-releasing his second solo album Main Offender, complete with a live set from 1992

By Matt Parker published 26 January 22

The “limited edition super deluxe boxset” includes a book, copies of handwritten lyrics plus reproduction promo materials

The Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman to auction off historic guitars, basses, amps and more

By Richard Bienstock last updated 19 January 22

Highlights include Let It Bleed-era ’69 Fender Mustang bass, “Rock and Roll Circus” Les Paul and Vox AC30 he used to audition for the band

Keith Richards enters the NFT fray, auctioning off a signed Gibson ES-335 guitar and digital asset in aid of charity

By Matt Parker published 14 January 22

The auction is set to raise at least $4,500 for MusiCares, which supports the health and welfare of musicians

Paul McCartney brands The Rolling Stones “a blues covers band”

By Matt Parker published 13 October 21

The Beatles legend also reveals he’s still working on an unfinished Lennnon song Now and Then

Watch the Rolling Stones play their first No Filter tour show since Charlie Watts’ death

By Matt Owen published 27 September 21

The band recruited session veteran Steve Jordan for the show at The Dome in St. Louis, which saw Mick Jagger and co pay tribute to Watts

Ronnie Wood reveals he’s been given the all-clear after battling cancer for a second time

By Matt Owen published 26 April 21

The Rolling Stones legend was diagnosed with small-cell carcinoma, a type of cancer commonly found in the lungs, during the coronavirus lockdown

4 guitar tricks you can learn from Keith Richards

By Total Guitar editors published 30 October 20

How to play The Human Riff’s open G riffing, acoustic work and weaving rhythms

Former Rolling Stones bassist's Bill Wyman's 1969 Fender Mustang bass and 1962 Vox AC-30 Normal amp

Bill Wyman’s Fender Mustang and Vox AC30 set records for most expensive bass and amp sold at auction

By Richard Bienstock published 14 September 20

A Les Paul Gold Top used by late Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones also went for more than $700,000

Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman’s colossal Steel Wheels bass amp rig goes up for auction

By Richard Bienstock last updated 10 August 20

The Julien’s and MusiCares Charity Auction provides aid to artists and industry professionals affected by coronavirus

Unearthed Rolling Stones and Jimmy Page collaboration Scarlet finally revealed - listen now

By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 July 20

The previously unreleased track will appear on Goats Head Soup remaster - and is available to stream now

Top British artists including the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest call on the UK government to help save the live music industry

By Richard Bienstock published 2 July 20

The open letter, signed by more than 1,400 acts, is part of the wider #LetTheMusicPlay campaign

This in-depth lesson on the Rolling Stones’ You Can’t Always Get What You Want nails Keith Richards’ guitar parts like never before

By Richard Bienstock published 25 June 20

LA-based guitarist Jon MacLennan is back with an even deeper dive into Keef’s secret guitar tuning

Keith Richards Fends Off Stage Invader with a Telecaster in 1981

By Damian Fanelli last updated 16 March 20

As the video's description points out, halfway through the song, a fan jumps on stage and makes a run at frontman Mick Jagger.

Rolling Stones Announce Rescheduled North American Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock published 17 May 19

The new outing kicks off June 21 in Chicago.

Watch Paul McCartney, Ron Wood and Ringo Starr Perform The Beatles' "Get Back"

By Richard Bienstock published 17 December 18

Wood and Starr joined McCartney onstage at his sold-out show at London's O2 Arena.

The Rolling Stones Announce 2019 U.S. 'No Filter' Stadium Tour

By Richard Bienstock published 20 November 18

The 13-date run kicks off April 20 in Florida.