
Listening to an early, mid-70s song by The Police today made me start thinking about music.
Rowing heroes stack up with Gates and the Stones for most respectedSource: Independent.co.uk
In the sporting category, the British Olympic rowing champions Sir Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent topped the poll. Redgrave was crowned a national hero in 2000 after becoming Britain's first sportsman to achieve five consecutive Olympic gold medals in an endurance sport.
The Rolling Stones' last-ever show?Source: nme.com
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards ate a cigarette onstage at what is rumoured to be the band's last-ever show in London on Sunday (August 26).
The band wrapped up their European tour with a third night at the 02 Arena.
Rolling Stones film release date shifted Source: nme.com
The Rolling Stones film directed by Martin Scorsese has had its release date put back.
'Shine A Light' was originally slated to be released on September 21, but will now be released in the US in April 2008.
Rolling Stone to pen life storySource: BBC News
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has begun work on his autobiography, which will be released by 2010. The 63-year-old, who formed the band in the early 1960s, has spoken candidly about his music, heroin addiction and battles with bandmate Sir Mick Jagger.

I know it's way late, but now that I finally got the chance to go see it, here is the review. There are two things you ought to know about this movie. One : It's simply awesome. Two. It's a butt and mind numbing 3 hour movie.

I've been offline a lot during the past two weeks because I had to make two long emergency road trips to say farewell to a close family member who has been very, very sick. He passed away ealier this week.
Johnny Depp & Keith Richards: Pirates of the Caribbean's Blood BrothersSource: Rolling Stone
Richards, 63, and Depp, 43, have been casually friendly for a decade. Depp is downright solicitous of his big-screen father, who
today has taken to calling him "Johnny, me boy." Depp even offers
to fetch cigarettes, making him the highest-paid gofer in
Hollywood.
Keith Richards to write autobiography?Source: nme.com
Keith Richards is set to pocket over $5 million by signing a deal to pen his memoirs.
According to a report in the New York Post, The Rolling Stones guitarist will meet publishers in New York this summer to pitch his book.
Horses may be doped for Stones gig Source: CNN
BELGRADE, Serbia (Reuters) -- Preparations to sedate as many as 300 horses stabled at Belgrade's racecourse to keep them calm during a Rolling Stones concert have enraged Serb animal lovers who are lobbying to have the gig moved to another venue.
The Amateur Gourmet: Keith Richards' Dead Grandma Ginger BreadSource: amateurgourmet.com
Hello,
This is Adam The Amateur Gourmet. The recipe Keith used comes from "Sarah Moulton Cooks At Home" except instead of dead people, Sarah uses flour and molasses. The results are pretty terrific--the fresh ginger really comes through--so give it a try this weekend.
Keith Richards Denies Snorting Father's AshesSource: BBC News
Jane Rose, Richards' manager, later told MTV News the remarks were made "in jest", and she could not believe they had been taken seriously.
Now Richards has issued a statement, which says the story was "lost in translation".
Rock Legend Rejects Royal HonourSource: The Royalist
Rock star Paul Weller turns down an honour from the Queen, becoming the latest in a long line of celebrities to reject such an honour. Meanwhile, Keith Richards speaks out against Mick Jagger for his acceptance of a knighthood.
Keith Richards: I've quit 'weak' drugsSource: The Sun Newspaper Online
HELLRAISER Keith Richards says he has finally given up drugs — because they don't give him Satisfaction any more.
The Rolling Stones guitarist complained dealers and chemists have reduced the power of his favourite narcotics.