Category: The Rolling Stones

Jon Bon Jovi, aged 62, admits he is ‘too old’ to be ‘chasing pop radio’ despite the success of his hit single Legendary: ‘The champ is tired’

Although Jon Bon Jovi is preparing to release his band’s 16th studio album, he is not trying to keep up with his younger counterparts.

As the Grammy Award winner, 62, spoke to Men’s Health for a new digital feature, he admitted he is ‘too old’ to keep up with some of today’s pop artists.

‘You can’t eventually compete with this year’s model of the top pop act,’ he said ahead of the release of his eponymous group’s album Forever.

‘But as a legacy band like the Rolling Stones and the E Street Band, you’re going to sell out every night, and you’re going to play to a certain crowd with the hopes that you’re going to attract a younger crowd based on people telling people.…’

Bon Jovi added, ‘I’m not chasing pop radio. I can’t! I’m too old.’

As Jon Bon Jovi, 62, spoke to Men’s Health for a new digital feature, he admitted he’s ‘too old’ to keep up with some of today’s pop artists

‘I’m not chasing pop radio. I can’t! I’m too old,’ said Bon Jovi as he prepares to release his band’s 16th studio album Forever

In the upcoming Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, he reminisces about how he ‘used to run around these things—stages—like a motherf—er’

The Songwriters Hall of Famer noted that ‘by happenstance,’ their lead single Legendary from Forever ‘is f***ing exploding.’

‘We’re on Hot AC Radio,’ said Bon Jovi. ‘I mean, that’s where they play J-Lo and Ice Spice for goodness’ sake.’

He continued, ‘And it’s exploding. So go figure. But hooray for us. We did it again.’

In the upcoming Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, he reminisces about how he ‘used to run around these things—stages—like a motherf***er.’

Calling himself a ‘showboating f***er,’ Bon Jovi says he was ‘one of the best there ever was. Now the champ is tired.’

Bon Jovi adds, ‘I had a lot of energy. I was 25 and 30 years old. I wouldn’t want to run around the stage in that manner now.’

After the singer underwent surgery for vocal cord atrophy — which forced the group to cancel their 2022 tour — Bon Jovi has been recovering with the potential to tour again.

He noted to Men’s Health that he ‘perfectly’ sang the group’s 1986 single ‘Livin on a Prayer’ during a recent vocal therapy session.

‘I can hit the high B’s and C’s, no problem,’ added Bon Jovi.

Calling himself a ‘showboating f***er,’ Bon Jovi says he was ‘one of the best there ever was. Now the champ is tired’

After the singer underwent surgery for vocal cord atrophy — which forced the group to cancel their 2022 tour — Bon Jovi has been recovering with the potential to tour again

He noted to Men’s Health that he ‘perfectly’ sang the group’s 1986 single ‘Livin on a Prayer’ during a recent vocal therapy session

Still, Bon Jovi said he doesn’t plan to return to the road unless he’s ‘100 percent of 100 percent.’

‘We’re so blessed at this point that we can go out,’ he said.

‘I’m amazed, because I’ve heard [everyone from] doctors to people in the industry say to me, “People will pay money just to see you go up there and do it.”‘

Bon Jovi explained, ‘I don’t want their money, and I’m not going to spend their time. It’s just not an option.’

Although stadium shows appear to be out of the question, Bon Jovi previously told DailyMail.com he intends to sing at son Jake Bongiovi’s upcoming wedding to Millie Bobby Brown.

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story premieres April 26 on Hulu.

Bon Jovi’s Forever debuts June 7.

April 15, 2024
Sir Mick, 80, Shows Off His Iconic Moves to Maroon 5 Hit at Caribbean Festival

Sir Mick Jagger proved he is still king of the dancefloor as he flaunted his iconic dance moves during the Mustique Blues Festival in the Caribbean.

Sharing a clip to Instagram on Wednesday, the Rolling Stones frontman, 80, left his fans stunned with his enthusiastic dancing.

As a blues band got the crowd off their seats with Maroon 5’s hit Moves Like Jagger, which was written about the rocker’s legendary moves.

Mick could be seen waving to the phone before grabbing his crotch and wiggling his leg in the air, before dropping down to the floor.

Wearing a blue and white patterned shirt and a pair of black trousers, Mick struggled to contain his excitement when the tune blared from the beach speakers.

Sir Mick Jagger proved he is still king of the dancefloor as he flaunted his iconic dance moves during the Mustique Blues Festival in the Caribbean

Sharing a clip to Instagram on Wednesday, the Rolling Stones frontman, 80, left his fans stunned with his enthusiastic dancing

Jumping up from his table, Mick screamed in excitement and waved his hands in the air as he stepped aside from the crowd on the dance floor.

Appearing in high spirits and proving age is just a number, the singing sensation smiled as he walked off his burst of the past.

Nodding to his legendary status as an 80s dancing heartthrob, Mick captioned his post: ‘Moves like who ! …Music by Splash’

Following his post, fans from across the world rushed to his comments to share their admiration.

Writing: ‘You are unique Mick, there will never be another like you, legend!’; ‘Still grounded after all these years of huge success’,

‘So true. No one will be like him’; ‘Always fun funny and adorable’; ‘this is the absolute cutest! AHHH! I AM IN LOVE!’

‘I love mick he is absolutely the best pure happiness in a human ❤ lets all dance! ;’Are you just like out in the WILD?!? For God’s sake, you’re Mick Jagger!!’

As a blues band got the crowd off their seats with Maroon 5’s hit Moves Like Jagger, Mick grabbed his crotch and wiggled his leg in the air to perfect his legendary move

The rocker could be seen waving to the phone before grabbing his crotch and wiggling his leg in the air, before dropping down to the floor

Mick has been a fan of the song since its 2011 release, he previously told the BBC that the track was ‘very flattering’ and ‘hilarious’.

He also told The Sun: ‘I wish I had written it. But wouldn’t that be weird? It’s not really like a Maroon 5 song, so they’re probably as surprised by the success of it as I am. It’s very catchy. It’s funny. Only thing is, it puts pressure on me when I go out dancing!’

Mick’s performance comes after a few weeks of travelling around the globe with his loved ones.

He has had his fans in awe over the past few months as he shared pictures from his travels in Italy, India, Caribbean and Germany.

Mick has been travelling around the islands for weeks as earlier this month, he shared a gallery of Instagram snaps with fans from his trip to the Grenadines.

Mick cut a casual figure in a grey t-shirt and white shorts as he explored the ‘Island Of The Clouds’ in Arawak.

He kept his look practical with a pair of black Nike trainers and a cream cap as he posed outside a tropical boozer and an abandoned house.

The rocking icon paired his casual look with a lilac zip-up jacket and a pair of black-out sunglasses.

Following his post, fans from across the world rushed to his comments to share their admiration

Mick has been travelling around the islands for weeks as earlier this month, he shared a gallery of Instagram snaps with fans from his trip to the Grenadines

He captioned the post: ‘Exploring a small island in the Grenadines called Bequia which means ‘Island of the clouds’ in Arawak’.

In another snap, the musician posed confidently on the side of a street walk, which was covered in art graffiti.

Mick appeared in high spirits as he basked in the sun while exploring the exotic island.

The Grenadines is a chain of small islands that lie on a line between the larger islands of Saint Vincent and Grenada in the Lesser Antilles.

They’re known for yacht-filled harbors and sailing spots like the reef-lined island of Bequia, with secluded Princess Margaret Beach and the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary.

Rocker Mick cut a casual figure in a grey t-shirt and white shorts as he explored the ‘Island Of The Clouds’ in Arawak

March 28, 2024
Liam Gallagher takes to the stage just days after sharing his health challenges in candid interview

Liam Gallagher performed live on stage on Monday just days after he opened up about his numerous health woes.

The former Oasis singer, 51, revealed that he is in the middle of an arthritis battle and dealing with an autoimmune condition but still managed to take to the stage at O2 Forum Kentish Town in North London.

Dressed in a white hoodie, the Wonderwall hitmaker stood in his signature stance with his hands in his pockets and sung alongside Stone Roses rocker John Squire.

Liam and John performed a series of songs including Just Another Rainbow, Make It Up as You Go Along and Mars to Liverpool before closing the set with a cover of the Rolling Stones hit Jumpin’ Jack Flash.

Liam Gallagher performed live on stage on Monday just days after he opened up about his numerous health woes.

The former Oasis singer,51, revealed that he is in the middle of an arthritis battle and dealing with an autoimmune condition but still managed to take to the stage at O2 Forum Kentish Town in North London

The Wonderwall singer has toured a number of smaller venues with the Stone Roses star in recent days

John Squire (pictured) rocked out the show on guitar duties as the Oasis star made his triumphant return to the stage

In 2023 Liam revealed that he needed the joints replacing in his hip due to arthritis as a result of a longstanding thyroid problem. He then underwent a major hip operation.

Before that in 2017 he was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland. In addition he also suffers with the skin condition psoriasis.

He has now told The Sun: ‘You’ve got to undo all the bad work you’ve done through f***ing getting off your head and all that.

‘It’s time to undo it all now and get back to reality. All that stuff that you thought was cool in the early days . . . it’s time to get healthy.’

His ‘health trip’ has seen him cutting back on booze and stop drug taking and he now gets up at 4am every day.

Liam told the publication: ‘As you get older, life is precious, do you know what I mean? I’m a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. I love waking up early in the morning.

‘I’m definitely on the downwards slide, though. But we’re all going to die, aren’t we?’

In 2023 Liam revealed that he needed the joints replacing in his hip due to arthritis as a result of a longstanding thyroid problem. He then underwent a major hip operation

His ‘health trip’ has seen him cutting back on booze and stop drug taking and he now gets up at 4am every day (seen smoking with brother Noel in 1999)

Speaking about his hip issues last year he said: ‘My hips are f***ed, I’ve got arthritis, bad.

‘I went to get it checked out and my bones are mashed up. The lady was going, ‘Oh, you might need a hip operation, a replacement.”

He said at the time he didn’t want the operation because of the ‘stigma’.

‘I think I’d rather just be in pain. Which is ridiculous, obviously. I know that. Just get them fixed. But it’s the stigma, saying you’ve had your hips replaced. What’s next?’

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Liam Gallagher performs live on stage just days after opening up about his numerous health struggles

March 26, 2024
Jerry Hall shows off her grace in a stunning green satin shirt while supporting her fashionable daughter Georgia May Jagger at the launch event for her skincare brand.

Jerry Hall was ever the proud mother on Tuesday as she supported her daughter Georgia May Jagger at the launch of her MAY Botanicals x Pfeffer Sal collaboration in London.

The famous mother, 67, and daughter, 32, cut typically chic figures as they beamed in snaps while both posing up a storm in their fashionable outfits.

Jerry looked the picture of sophistication in an eye-catching green satin shirt, underneath a smart black suit.

The American supermodel completed her classy look with a pair of black loafers and simple gold earrings, and added a pop of colour with a classic red lip.

Meanwhile, Georgia May put on a leggy display in a black satin miniskirt teamed with a pair of fishnet tights.

Jerry Hall was ever the proud mother on Tuesday as she supported her daughter Georgia May Jagger at the launch of her MAY Botanicals x Pfeffer Sal collaboration in London

Jerry, 67, looked the picture of sophistication in an eye-catching green satin shirt, underneath a smart black suit

The American supermodel completed her classy look with a pair of black loafers and simple gold earrings, and added a pop of colour with a classic red lip

She also sported a black knitted jumper, which featured sheer lace sleeves and boosted her height with patent leather Mary Jane heels.

The model launched her own skincare range, MAY Botanicals, in October last year, with a focus on sensitive skin.

Georgia said she had the idea for the brand five years ago, and spent years looking for the right ingredients.

Speaking about the range, she said: ‘I’ve always been obsessed with skincare, from making homemade face masks with my mum and sister as a kid, to trawling health stores for the latest natural solutions to help soothe my skin after shoots or shows.

‘I could never find exactly what I needed, so I developed a range for anyone wanting to celebrate their skin without compromise.

‘Our formulas combine science-based functionality with responsibly sourced, organic ingredients for a natural beauty range that actually works.’

Jerry shares daughter Georgia with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, with whom she also has children Elizabeth Jagger, 40, James Jagger, 38, and Gabriel Jagger, 26.

Mick, 80, also has four other children from four different women – daughters Karis, 53 and Jade, 52, and sons Lucas, 24, and Deveraux, seven.

Meanwhile, Georgia May put on a leggy display in a black satin miniskirt teamed with a pair of fishnet tights

She also sported a black knitted jumper, which featured sheer lace sleeves and boosted her height with patent leather Mary Jane heels (pictured with Mary Charteris)

The model launched her own skincare range, MAY Botanicals, in October last year, with a focus on sensitive skin

Recently Mick hinted that his share of the Rolling Stones’ back catalogue will be given to charity instead of his children.

The rocker said his eight children ‘don’t need $500million (£400m) to live on’, so he has seemingly come up with another way to donate his fortune.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, he said leaving the money to charity might ‘do some good in the world’.

The Stones were forced to learn how to handle themselves financially after facing serious problems with ownership rights.

They still don’t own the rights to their catalogue before 1971 – which includes many of their biggest singles such as Satisfaction, Paint it Black and Jumpin Jack Flash.

The band hired accountant Allen Klein to stabilise their finances in the 1960s, who had worked with The Beatles and the Kinks and negotiated a lucrative deal for the Stones with Decca.

Jerry shares daughter Georgia with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, with whom she also has children Elizabeth Jagger, 40, James Jagger, 38, and Gabriel Jagger, 26 (pictured, Georgia, Elizabeth and James in 2017)

Recently Mick hinted that his share of the Rolling Stones ‘ back catalogue will be given to charity instead of his children (pictured in 2021)

Yet when the partnership ended he managed to retain ownership of their catalogue for the years in which he managed them – from 1965 to 1970.

The Stones received millions of pounds in royalties – but not as much as if they’d owned the music outright.

Other music stars have sold the rights to their work in recent years, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Sting.

No decisions have been taken on the Stones’ catalogue.

March 19, 2024