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Lee “Scratch” Perry Continues To Ride On A Megawave Of Dub Conquering

By Phyllis Pollack

With over fifty albums to his name, Jamaican born Grammy-winning reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry has released Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered on Megawave Records, joined by notable guests Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and groove master George Clinton. Throughout this album, produced by John Saxon for State Of Emergency Limited, the Upsetter, who has enigmatically recorded under numerous pseudonyms, follows a musical tradition that is distinctly all his own. “Scratch” continues to experiment, interweaving diverse styles and rhythm patterns, resulting in his own brand of reggae artistry, through the use of his unique pallet of sounds, and often idiosyncratic lyrics. Read more here----------->>>

Goodbye to Runar Juliusson

By Charlotte

It is a big lost for Iceland and Keflavik that Runar Juliusson passed so suddenly away last week.

Runar Juliusson was a a symbol and big legend on Iceland for rock'n'roll.

Our Icelandic friend Hjalti met Runar many times, the last words he said to Runar was we have to turn our back together and stand close because of pretty hard times at Iceland at the moment, and he agreed.

Runar was playing at Rainn and was reaching for his guitar backstage getting ready to perform, when he felt some ill in the heart, and he felt down, an ambulance was called and Runar was declared dead at the Landspitalinn Hospital in Reykjavik.

Hjalti met him a lot, and he was a very good bass player and learned a lot from Bill Wyman. He was a big fan of The Rolling Stones.

Here are two videos from youtube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th3DlWQ12lQ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdCcZsbyqB0

Rest in peace Runar.

The Rolling Stones To Shine A Light In The UK

By Phyllis Pollack

After its triumphant U.S. run in theaters and on Imax screens, followed by its successful release on home DVD, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will offer a special UK Collectors Edition DVD of the Martin Scorsese Rolling Stones concert film, “Shine A Light.” The package is now available by pre-order. It will be released on November 3.

Along with the DVD, one of the great features of these UK Limited Edition numbered packages is that they will also include a DIGITAL COPY version of the film, which can be viewed and listened to, on an iPod, an iPhone, a laptop, or computer in Mac or PC environment (Mac OSX 10.3.9+ and Windows XP/Vista). The UK Limited Edition package also contains extensive production notes that are found within its sixteen-page collectors booklet. The Limited Edition is visibly differentiated by its packaging. Read the great article here----->>>

Stones Planet No. 26 on the way - secure you get this and last 5 JOIN NOW

Special: A SPECIAL UPDATE FOR STONES PLANET READERS FROM KEITH TO THE READERS INCLUDING NEVER SEEN BEFORE PHOTOS

Stones Planet's September issue is released! Stones Planet 26 features a special update from Keith Richards himself along with 2 exclusive never before published photos of Keith in the studio. Also in issue 26 you will find updates from the backing band members with a chance to win Chuck's cd, info from Stones Planet Belgium and Stones Planet South America, happy birthday Mick, best wishes to Ronnie for recovery and much, much more!

The Rolling Stones Paint It Black On Upcoming Shine A Light DVD/Blu-ray

Even if you have already seen Shine A Light in a theater, there is an upcoming DVD/Blu-ray package slated for release that is still worthy of buying. So you think you’ve seen the Light? Think again.

When Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert documentary Shine A Light was released on April 4, its theatrical run in both Imax and conventional theaters was limited to a select number of theaters due to its documentary format. Therefore, countless fans still have not yet seen this critically acclaimed film, documenting performances from the largest grossing concert tour of all time. However, they will finally be able to do so when Shine A Light is released on DVD/Blu-ray on July 29.

Because I had seen Shine A Light prior to its theatrical release, and had written reviews on it, in addition to the fact I had both attended and written extensively about the Rolling Stones press conference that was held in New York for the film, and I had interviewed the Rolling Stones on the red carpet (which was actually black) at the NY premiere, I wanted to go full circle, and review what is in the DVD package, aside from what is included in it that was seen in its theatrical release. Therefore, the focus here will be on the package’s added features, because I have already reviewed the theatrical release it contains. Read more here----->>>

Thank you Father Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry is not only the father of rock and roll. For Rolling
Stones fans, he is Keith Richards's main influence, the man who gave
the old pirate the foundations so that he could create his own style
when playing the guitar.

Stones Planet Fanzine witnessed Chuck Berry's show at Pepsi On Stage, in Porto Alegre (Brazil), on June 21. It was a rock and roll celebration that brought together many fans of the great rock and roll artists. The Rolling Stones fans were also there.

During the concert, which lasted for about one hour, Chuck played several of his hits, including some of the songs the Rolling Stones also recorded, such as Carol, Little Queenie, Roll Over Beethoven, Around and Around and Honest I Do.

Chuck Berry Jr., who accompanies his father by playing the guitar, made a comment about the show that thrilled all the fans from Porto Alegre: "This was the best show in the Brazilian tour," which included concerts in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba. "This probably was the best show we did during the 35 years I've been playing with Chuck Berry," agreed the bass player Jim Marsala.

Thank you Chuck Berry!

Tim Ries and Bernard Fowler enchant Brazilians

By André Ribeiro

On Saturday, June 21, Tim Ries and Bernard Fowler did an unforgettable
show at Chateau Montevidéu, in Campos do Jordão, near São Paulo, in
the Southeast region of Brazil. It was a single gig for 250 guests
with the sponsorship of Tim and LG. Brazilians had the chance to see
the Rolling Stones Project for the first time. Tim Ries has performed
in several countries between 2005 and 2007 with this project.

The climax of the show was Bernard?s performance of Wild Horses.
People gave him a big hand. Tim and Bernard played with the Brazilian
musicians from the Michel Freidenson Trio. At the end of the show, the
local musicians played samba, and Tim accompanied them by playing
clarinet.

"Thank you very much for the chance to play in Brazil, for the
opportunity to play with great musicians and for being able to mix
wonderful rhythms," said Tim thankfully before leaving the stage.
After the gig, Tim and Bernard talked to the fans, took many pictures
with the them and signed hundreds of autographs.

The show was so successful that the promoters of the event are
considering the possibility of inviting Tim Ries to promote his new
album, Stones World, during several new concerts in Brazil. The CD,
Stones World, must be released between the end of September and the
beginning of October.

Set list of the show: Honky Tonk Women, Baby Break Down, Wild Horses,
Street Fighting Man, Satisfaction, Ruby Tuesday and Jam Session (samba).

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