The Rolling Stones stories
We have a handful of stories inspired by The Rolling Stones. Just the five, which may be a fraction surprising.
WAITING ON A FRIEND by THE ROLLING STONES. Story by Jim Roberts
We play a lot of good music, drink far too much, eat fabulously. Most of all we keep stoking the fire to keep the old house warm and our friendship ablaze. A good red helps with that.
RESPECTABLE by THE ROLLING STONES Story by Kevin Densley
We went through our usual repertoire, with The Rolling Stones’ Respectable rattling the rafters in Freshwater Creek.
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL by THE ROLLING STONES Story by Sophia Irvine
While I can't remember being read The Very Hungry Caterpillar when I was a child, I do remember Sympathy For The Devil blaring in the car while I was still in a booster seat.
GIMME SHELTER featuring MERRY CLAYTON Story by Rijn Collins
I’ve been so immersed in music before that I’ve forgotten where the knife ends and my body begins. Sometimes I wear scars of songs that move me; a nick on my finger, a burn on my wrist.
HONKY TONK WOMEN by THE ROLLING STONES Story by Kevin Densley
We rehearsed a great deal for our debut. The gig was in the clubrooms of the St Albans Football Club on a winter’s night, with a pig on a spit, a few barrels and a good-sized crowd.