Mick Jagger

Excavating Heavy Metal's Blues and Jazz Roots

"The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it." --B.B. King "Metal confronts what we'd rather ignore. It celebrates what we often deny. It indulg ... More >>

The Hives, Marquee Theatre, 10/9/12

The Hives @ Marquee Theatre|10/9/12Eleven miles from the US Airways Center, at The Marquee Theatre, an important question was pondered tonight. "Do any of you like The Black Keys?" asked Hives lead singer Howlin' Pelle Almqvist. Every band that took the stage before the Swedish garage rock band go ... More >>

50: Maya Dailey

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Mick Jagger's "Dancing in the Street" Video Is One the Worst Crimes of the '80s

Where we're going, we don't need roads; just a synthesizer, eyeliner, and a touch of androgyny. Welcome to Flashback Friday. The pop-infested dance craze of the '80s was so contagious that even staunch blues-rocker Mick Jagger of the legendary Rolling Stones tried jumping on the groove train. In ... More >>

86: Cullen Campbell

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Seven Collaborations Mick Jagger, Arcade Fire, and Foo Fighters Could Take a Hint From

Saturday Night Live is ending its 37th season with a bang. Last week, classic alum Will Ferrell hosted the show, reprising his parody of George W. Bush, and the 100th SNL Digital Short was aired. Things look to get even bang-ier with this Saturday's season finale, featuring Mick Jagger taking the ... More >>

The Stone Foxes @ Talking Stick Resort

Alice Cooper's Welcome 2 My Nightmare

​You've got to wonder when Alice Cooper even finds time to play celebrity golf tournaments. Not only is he busy inspiring attractions at Universal Studios, feeding Adam Richman Big Units at Cooperstown, and hosting a popular radio show on KDKB 93.3 FM, but Cooper's prepping release of a new record ... More >>

Lil Wayne Considering Retirement After Releasing 'Tha Carter IV'

​Lil Wayne is considering retiring after he releases his upcoming album Tha Carter IV, according to One Thirty BPM.Just when I was nearly convinced that Lil Wayne would release more Roman numeral-labeled Tha Carter albums until I die, Weezy decided he will possibly call it quits.Part of the reason ... More >>

Katy Perry's Demanding, Specific Tour Rider Leaks

​Working for Katy Perry can be even more demanding than you might think, according to the Amplifier.Six pages of Katy Perry's long list of on-the-road requirements have leaked online, and she seems to be yet another big-headed celebrity who makes herself out to be a lot more important than she act ... More >>

Lollapalooza Unveils Lineup: Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse

​Lollapalooza has revealed an absolutely killer lineup for its 20th-anniversary show, according to Consequence of Sound.Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and Muse are at the top of this summer's impressive bill. Other big names scheduled to perform include My Morning Jacket, Deadmau5, A Perfect Circ ... More >>

Keith Richards Reportedly Recording New Material

​Keith Richards is said to be recording new material at a studio in New York City, according to Spinner.There's no word yet on whether he's been working on material for the Rolling Stones, a solo project, or producer and drummer Steve Jordan's side project band, the Verbs.Rumors have been floating ... More >>

Lil Wayne Releases Green Bay Packers Anthem

Lil Wayne's not shy about rooting for green and yellow in the Super Bowl this year.​Lil Wayne will be rooting for the Green Bay Packers in this year's Super Bowl, according to SPIN.Weezy's all about reppin' the green and yellow, stating in his newly released Wiz Khalifa rip-off "Green and Y ... More >>

Air Supply and the Other Greatest Dude Duets of All Time

Local Blogger Bill Wyman Fools Media with Spoof Mick Jagger Letter

​Bill Wyman -- a valued member of Phoenix's blogging community held in high esteem by all those who know him -- has successfully perpetrated a humorous ruse upon the news media.Mr. Wyman, you see, shares his name with the former bassist of The Rolling Stones, one of the world's most beloved rock ' ... More >>

Nov. 5 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, First Friday, A Perfect Circle, Foodies Like Us, and Meth

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Ladies & Gentlemen The Rolling Stones Released On DVD and Blu-Ray For First Time

Eagle Rock Entertainment​Released last month to theaters across the country for a special one-night-only screening, legendary concert film Ladies & Gentlemen The Rolling Stones is now available for home viewing on its first authorized release on Blu-Ray and DVD. Just another Rolling Stones c ... More >>

Matt & Kim's Place Among Other Too-Happy Rockers

Gimmie Cinematic Shelter

The Rolling Stones are virtually back

Screaming Females at Trunk Space Last Night

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The Beatles as Zombies on the Silver Screen -- This is Really Happening

The graphic novel featuring zombie Beatles is about to be turned into a film.​According to one of our favorite British music blogs, NME, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher have bought the rights to a graphic novel, titled Paul is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion. The book depicts the Beatles as z ... More >>

The Swell Season's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Carry on a Tradition of Music-Making Exes

Swell Band, Bad Relationship

The Swell Season's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Carry on a Tradition of Music-Making Exes

Curtains: The Taffetas at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria

I'll take all four: From left, Jeannie Shubitz, Katrina Hogofsky, Shayla Benoit, and Laura Berger are a singing, dancing box of fluffy kittens in The Taffetas.​I like music. I like theater. I've found that I even like musical theater at least some of the time. But the "revue" genre of theater is a ... More >>

What's Age Got to Do with It?

Superfly songstress is still rocking it at 68

Podcast: Silverlode

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones join forces for Shine a Light

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones join forces to Shine a Light on the aging rock stars

Over Easy isn't a revolutionary breakfast spot, but it'll treat your hangover

Lip Service

Only rock 'n' roll?

Paint It Black

Andy, did you hear about this one?

Battle Royal

The Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers fight for their right to party

Family Stone

They've got the parents. Now the Rolling Stones are out for the kids.

DK Kennedys

The same old punks, minus Jello Biafra, plus Brandon Cruz

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival (Fantasy Records)

Mick Jagger

Goddess in the Doorway (Virgin)

Rock Til You Drop: The Decline From Rebellion to Nostalgia

By John Strausbaugh(Verso Books; 306 pages; $25.00)

Forbidden Fruit

The kiddies should be lining up as we slap a parental advisory on the latest batch of jazz, blues and heritage releases

Pleasure Forever

Pleasure Forever (Sub Pop)

Book 'Em

Taking a look at some of the best music literature from the past few months

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

(Rhino DVD)

Blowin' Smoke

Ted Demme and Denis Leary are a match made in effin' heaven

The Artist Formerly Known As Print

Our quarterly roundup of the latest in music books

Out of Their Heads

Anton Newcombe, leader of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, is terrifically obsessive -- and potentially dangerous

Recordings

Recordings

Beggar's Banquet

Cheesy Mick Jagger impersonation contest parallels current state of the Stones

Mick & Me

Creepy parallel lives

Emotional Miscues

Stones, Dylan and McCartney struggle to redefine themselves with new albums

GIMME SHELF LIFE

THE STONES LEAVE NO BUCK UNEARNED