The Rolling Stones

irocku / March 2, 2018

Charlie Watts – a Drummer and a Gentleman

Here's an interview with Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts- a drummer and a gentleman. Charlie talks about the upcoming tour, the future of the Stones, how he has stayed married for 45 years, and why he never had any desire to live the life of a rockstar. Although he does have a collection antique cars yet doesn't drive! Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …

irocku / March 2, 2018

The Rolling Stones UK, IRE and EU No Filter Tour Announced

The Rolling Stones are bringing the No Filter tour to the UK and Ireland this summer, with some additional European shows! Click here for more info. Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …

irocku / January 18, 2018

Rolling Stones’ pianist, Ian Stewart, is inducted into Scottish hall of fame.

Stewart, who was born in Pittenweem, Fife, and died aged 47 of a heart attack in 1985, joined the group in 1962, before either Jagger or Richards. He was removed from the official line-up the following year, but remained with the band as a session musician and tour manager until his death. Jagger said: “The thing about him was that I don’t think the Rolling Stones would ever have got going if it hadn’t been for him. He was a great player.” Richards said: “The Rolling Stones are only here because of Ian Stewart. He hooked up with Brian Jones and then Mick and I sort of waltzed in and then suddenly it became the Rolling Stones. His love of music, his choice of the guys to play with, was legendary.” Stewart is currently 10th on our list of top rock piano players. Who is your favorite …

irocku / January 2, 2018

Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones – Baby Please Don’t Go

12 Bar Blues Guitar Lesson Here's a treat for the New Year. A magical session in 1981 where the Stones stumbled (literally!!!) into a Muddy Waters gig at the Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago and joined Muddy on stage. It takes awhile to lure Mick on stage but once there both bluesmen shine in the glory or the moment. Baby Please Don't Go" is a standard 12 bar blues. Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …

irocku / October 1, 2017

Greatest Rock Piano Players – Nicky Hopkins

Nicky Hopkins is currently ranked 5th in our poll of The Greatest Rock Piano Players. Who is your favorite keyboard player? Favorite song? Rock piano fans tend to become obsessed about Nicky Hopkin’s unsung contributions to rock piano. And rightfully so. Throughout the 60s and 70s, Nicky Hopkins was England’s top session musician. Recording with Jeff Beck, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles (“Revolution”), Donovan, and the Kinks. He also recorded and performed with American bands Jefferson Airplane, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Harry Nilsson, The Steve Miller Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Cat Stevens, Peter Frampton, and the Jerry Garcia Band. But he is best known for his work with the Rolling Stones and laid down the signature licks on “Sympathy for the Devil” and totally owned …

irocku / July 26, 2017

Chuck Leavell will be joining the Stones on their “No Filter” European tour in the Fall.

Chuck Leavell will be joining The Rolling Stones on their "No Filter" European Tour in the Fall. The Stones will play thirteen shows across Europe in September and October. Chuck has appeared on every Stones recording and tour since joining the 'World's Greatest Rock Band' in 1981. As the keyboardist for the Stones, Chuck is filling the shoes of rock's greatest keyboardists, including founding Rolling Stones member Ian Stewart and the late Nicky Hopkins and Billy Preston. Along with his role as the group's sole keyboardist, Chuck also serves as the group's musical director- coordinating each night's set list. Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and …

irocku / May 19, 2017

The Rolling Stones – Sympathy for the Devil – Live in St Louis

The IROCKU featured piano lesson is “Sympathy of the Devil” by The Rolling Stones. Click below for the piano lesson and sheet music: "Sympathy for the Devil" Piano Lesson The original title of this song was "The Devil Is My Name." As Mick Jagger tells it, "Songs can metamorphosize. And Sympathy for the Devil is one of those songs that started off like one thing, I wrote it one way and then we started to change the rhythm. And then it became completely different. And then it got very exciting. It started off as a folk song and then became a samba. A good song can become anything..." Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and …

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