The Rolling Stones are gearing up for the discharge of brand name new music.
On Monday (Sept. 4), the legendary rock band introduced the upcoming launch of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of authentic music since 2005’s A Larger Bang.
Full particulars might be shared throughout an occasion within the Hackney district of East London on Wednesday (Sept. 6), the place the Stones’ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wooden might be interviewed by Tonight Present host Jimmy Fallon. The occasion might be completely streamed on the Rolling Stones’ YouTube channel right here.
“Hackney could also be on the coronary heart of Hackney Diamonds, however it is a actually world second we wish to share with followers around the globe by way of YouTube,” the Rolling Stones stated in a press release.
A minute-long teaser clip finds Fallon lounging on a sofa listening to the Stones on vinyl when he receives a particular name from the “Stones telephone,” that includes the group’s iconic emblem. A mumbled voice from one of many band members may be heard by the receiver, informing the Tonight Present host in regards to the act’s upcoming livestream occasion.
The Rolling Stones just lately teased a brand new observe imagine to be titled “Don’t Get Offended With Me” (or “Offended”) by the web site dontgetangrywithme.com, which purposely leads to an error message when trying to load the music. The Stones have comically responded to pissed off customers on social media with the message, “Sorry, don’t be indignant with me..” Some followers have managed to get previous the “500 Error” web page and entry the 15-second snippet.
Hackney Diamonds marks the primary new Rolling Stones album of authentic music because the launch of 2005’s A Larger Bang, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band’s A Larger Bang Tour ranks seventh on Billboard‘s prime 10 excursions of all-time, having grossed $558 million from 111 concert events that drew 3.5 million followers, in line with Billboard Boxscore.
Following A Larger Bang, the rock legends recorded 2016’s Blue & Lonesome, an all-covers album of blues classics and deep cuts. Produced by Don Was and The Glimmer Twins (the longtime pseudonym utilized by Jagger and Richards for his or her manufacturing work), the 12-song set featured music by Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, Eddie Taylor, Little Walter and Howlin’ Wolf.
Hackney Diamonds may also be the primary Stones launch because the 2021 loss of life of founding member Charlie Watts, who carried out on almost each recorded music because the group shaped in 1962. Since Watts’ passing, the band has been touring with new drummer Steve Jordan.
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