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DunedinMarch 20

Third miss for Stones devotee

Dunedin woman Michelle Chalklin-Sinclair was hoping it would be third time lucky when it came to seeing the Rolling Stones in concert.
EntertainmentMarch 18

Stones 'cancel Perth'; doubt over NZ show

The Rolling Stones have reportedly cancelled the first concert of their Australasian tour, raising doubts over their April 5 New Zealand show.
Stones 'cancel Perth'; doubt over NZ show
Stones 'cancel Perth'; doubt over NZ show
DunedinNovember 20

Stones tour prompts hopes of Dunedin date

Could the Rolling Stones be coming to Dunedin? The world's biggest rock group announced yesterday it will play at least one concert in New Zealand early next year.
Stones tour prompts hopes of Dunedin date
Stones tour prompts hopes of Dunedin date
EntertainmentApril 3

Stones announce US, UK tour

The Rolling Stones have unveiled details of their biggest tour in six years, playing nine dates in North America as well as two British concerts after a stage comeback last year to celebrate 50 years in music.
Stones announce US, UK tour
Stones announce US, UK tour
EntertainmentFebruary 28

Stones lead winners at NME music awards

The Rolling Stones have picked up two prizes at the NME Music Awards in London - one for best live act and the other for best film, and veteran guitarist Ronnie Wood was on hand to accept a pair of irreverent "middle finger" statuettes.
Stones lead winners at NME music awards
Stones lead winners at NME music awards
EntertainmentDecember 21

Film review: Crossfire Hurricane

With a title lifted from one of their most iconic tracks, this addition to the wealth of Rolling Stones' retrospectives could be the best yet.
Film review: Crossfire Hurricane
Film review: Crossfire Hurricane
EntertainmentDecember 10

Gaga, Springsteen, Black Keys to gig with Stones

The Rolling Stones will close their 50th anniversary celebration by inviting Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and The Black Keys to join them on stage for their final show on Saturday.
Gaga, Springsteen, Black Keys to gig with Stones
Gaga, Springsteen, Black Keys to gig with Stones
EntertainmentDecember 7

Stones join line-up for Sandy benefit gig

Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones, "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart and actor Leonardo DiCaprio have joined the line-up for a fundraising concert in New York next week for victims of Hurricane Sandy, organizers say.
EntertainmentOctober 26

Stones surprise Paris with cheap warm-up gig

The Rolling Stones have performed an energetic warm-up gig in Paris for a few hundred fans after announcing on Twitter that tickets would go on sale for 15 euros ($NZ24) just hours in advance.
Stones surprise Paris with cheap warm-up gig
Stones surprise Paris with cheap warm-up gig
EntertainmentOctober 19

New biography welcome addition

Do we really need another biography of Mick Jagger?
New biography welcome addition
New biography welcome addition
EntertainmentOctober 18

Stones rehearse 70 songs for tour

Singer Mick Jagger said the Rolling Stones had rehearsed around 70 songs for a series of 50th anniversary concerts later this year, and guitarist Keith Richards assured fans the veteran British rockers would "deliver".
EntertainmentOctober 11

Mixed reviews for new Stones single

The Rolling Stones have released a new single "Doom and Gloom", their first new song in over six years, and early reviews were mixed.
Mixed reviews for new Stones single
Mixed reviews for new Stones single
EntertainmentAugust 30

Stones plan NY, London concerts

The Rolling Stones are set to play a series of four concerts this coming November in New York and London, Billboard reports.
Stones plan NY, London concerts
Stones plan NY, London concerts
EntertainmentJuly 12

Still rolling - 50 years to the day since first Stones gig

Sometimes it is tough to differentiate between legend and fact when looking at the history of The Rolling Stones but most fans agree the band's chapter in the history of rock 'n' roll began with their first gig on July 12, 1962 at London's Marquee Club.
DunedinJune 20

City's neuro links may seal Stones deal

A Dunedin promoter is hoping to entice the Rolling Stones to Forsyth Barr Stadium for a concert next year.
City's neuro links may seal Stones deal
City's neuro links may seal Stones deal
EntertainmentApril 9

Stones to head into studio soon

Ronnie Wood says the Rolling Stones will meet in a recording studio later this month "to just throw some ideas around."
Stones to head into studio soon
Stones to head into studio soon
EntertainmentMarch 19

Jagger, Richards bury hatchet

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has apologised to Mick Jagger for derogatory comments he made about the lead singer in his 2010 memoir "Life", which caused a rift within the band.
Jagger, Richards bury hatchet
Jagger, Richards bury hatchet
EntertainmentOctober 20

Stones reissue to feature unreleased track

An upcoming reissue of the classic Rolling Stones album "Some Girls" will include a recently discovered track which will also be released as a single.
EntertainmentFebruary 3

Jagger to make Grammy stage debut

The Recording Academy is finally getting some satisfaction, with Mick Jagger's first appearance on the Grammy stage.
Jagger to make Grammy stage debut
Jagger to make Grammy stage debut
EntertainmentOctober 24

Keith Richards says Mick Jagger enraged him

Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones almost imploded because Mick Jagger thought he was "bigger than the Stones."
Keith Richards says Mick Jagger enraged him
Keith Richards says Mick Jagger enraged him
EntertainmentDecember 4

Rocker Ronnie Wood arrested over possible assault

Ageing rocker Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones has been released on bail after being arrested for possible domestic assault.
Rocker Ronnie Wood arrested over possible assault
Rocker Ronnie Wood arrested over possible assault