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Jagger & Wood: Ten Songs That Shaped The Stones
2 Jun
Summary
- Jagger and Wood discuss early recording methods and meeting Muddy Waters.
- Wood shares inspiration from brothers and self-taught guitar skills.
- Both reflect on Charlie Watts' posthumous contribution and new album.
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones recently appeared on Vernon Kay's "Tracks Of My Years" for a special program. The iconic musicians delved into the songs that have soundtracked their lives and careers, offering listeners a journey through their past.
Jagger shared insights into the early, unconventional recording process of the band's first songs. He also spoke about his certainty of becoming a frontman and his memorable encounters with blues legend Muddy Waters in Chicago. He noted his current music consumption habits and expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with Sir Paul McCartney on the band's forthcoming album.
Wood recounted how his older brothers sparked his interest in music, leading him to teach himself guitar by imitating his heroes like Chuck Berry. He detailed his mid-70s integration into The Rolling Stones, even using his home as a recording studio. Wood also revealed the inspiration behind a specific guitar part, influenced by Brian Wilson's passing.
Both musicians paid tribute to their late bandmate, Charlie Watts, highlighting his posthumous inclusion on the new album. They discussed the band's new album, "Foreign Tongues," set to release this summer. The episode is available on BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
