In the summer of 1971, the Rolling Stones fled England to escape a 93% “super-tax” and financial ruin. They settled into Villa Nellcôte, a weathered mansion on the French Riviera, with peeling shutters and a damp mist.
The basement became a makeshift studio: hot, cluttered, and chaotic. Keith Richards led the sessions at odd hours, blending blues, gospel, country, and rock. Photographer Dominique Tarlé documented the atmosphere and Gram Parsons stopped by and contributed his country soul, all wrapped up in the same excess.
From that summer came Exile on Main St., a disheveled and radiant album that turned the chaos of Nellcôte into one of rock’s greatest masterpieces.
Noel Gallagher on @oasis 2027 tour rumours
“There’s no football tournament on next year, so we’ve got to do something in the summer” https://t.co/cmVa9izeYZ
Glen Hansard has died after being involved in a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
Glen and Marketa Irglova performed "Into The Mystic" for us on the streets of Chicago while promoting the movie "Once" in 2008. I thought it would be fitting to share this today to remember his incredible talent and the passion he brought to every performance, big or small.
Glen Hansard was just 56 years old. RIP.
Traveling Wilburys bandmates George Harrison and Tom Petty were captured hanging out in the Penske hospitality tent at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 17, 1994. George, a lifelong auto racing fanatic, invited Tom out to the track to catch the PPG IndyCar action and cheer on their friend Emerson Fittipaldi.
Former Beatle John Lennon becomes a permanent resident alien of the United States following a three-year battle against deportation.
The New York Times reports: “Yesterday, all of Lennon’s troubles seemed so far away, and now it looks as though he’s here to stay.”
True bucket list moment for us. Thank you to our friend @BrandonFlowers for having us up during HIS set for “When My Time Comes.” His whole performance was masterful and as far as I could tell, he just made himself @Newportfolkfest family for life.