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We’ve been closely following the news coming out about ‘All Is By My Side,’ the upcoming biopic about Jimi Hendrix, from the beginning of its filming to drummer Kenny Aronoff‘s work on the soundtrack to the  lack of support given it by Hendrix’s estate.

A documentary that looks at the history of the blues through someone who saw its birth will soon be released on DVD. ‘Honeyboy and the History of the Blues‘ looks at the career of David ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards, who passed away in Chicago on August 29, 2011 at the age of 96.

The story of how Keith Richards met Mick Jagger at the Dartford train station is one of the most frequently told stories in rock history. Today (April 11), a letter from Richards, then 18, to his Aunt Patty describing the Rolling Stones‘ earliest days was posted on the Letters Of Note website.

It’s often been said that the only two things that will survive a nuclear war are cockroaches and Keith Richards. However, it’s possible that the Rolling Stones guitarist might not be in good enough health to tour in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary this year, as had been reported last month.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones say they will pay for the funeral services of blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin. Sumlin, guitar player for Howlin' Wolf, passed away Sunday at the age of 80. Jagger and Richards will pay for Sumlin's entire funeral which includes a private service today in Homewood, Illinois, and yesterday's service in Towata, New Jersey...

Keith Richards didn’t think he’d live this long either. In an recent interview the Rolling Stones‘ guitarist agrees with the New Yorker book reviewer’s assessment that he hasn’t paid the price for knowing life’s every pleasure.

Will they or won't they? The Rolling Stones will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2012 but will the band reunite for another tour is the question most fans are asking themselves. Keith Richards, speaking to GQ, said plans for the Stones' golden anniversary are still up in the air: Next year is sort of up for grabs," says Richards...

Happy Birthday to Chuck Berry! The "Father of Rock and Roll" turns 85-years-old today. Berry pioneered the rock genre with his own unique storytelling lyrics and signature guitar licks which started his classic hits, "Johnny B. Goode", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Little Queenie", "Carol" and many more...

The Rolling Stones appearances on the Ed Sullivan show come out today on DVD. The set includes all of the Stones' appearances except the band's final 1969 guest spot. The Stones performed live on the Sullivan Show between 1964 and 1969. "The best Rolling Stones TV performances are on these shows," Sofa Entertainment founder Andrew Solt told Billboard...

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards’ daughter Theodora will get her New York City graffiti and drug case dismissed in exchange for doing two days of community service, a judge said yesterday. The 25-year-old model has until late June to do the community service and won’t have to enter a plea...

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has joined the Japanese relief efforts by designing a limited edition benefit T-shirt. The shirt is based on a photograph taken by Claude Gassian of the band’s “Steel Wheels” tour in 1990. Available in classic and fitted styles, all proceeds from sales will benefit the Japan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

A daughter of Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards has been arrested on minor drug charges after she was seen by patrol officers painting graffiti on the side of a Manhattan building. Theodora Richards