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Sanneh, a longtime music critic, offers a spirited “defense of musical genres” — from rap to country to punk — in his new book Major Labels

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Sanneh, a longtime music critic, offers a spirited “defense of musical genres” — from rap to country to punk — in his new book Major Labels

Song appears on the upcoming 40th-anniversary editions of Tattoo You

“When [Watts] was sick, he said, ‘You’ve gotta just carry on and do this tour. Don’t stop because of me.’ So we did,” Jagger reveals in new interview

“We all miss Charlie so much, on the stage and off the stage,” Mick Jagger told the crowd, “and we’d love to dedicate this tour to Charlie”

The video for Tattoo You outtake features actresses Marguerite Thiam and Nailia Harzoune

Singer also dedicated his Big Apple anthem “New York State of Mind” to victims of the 9/11 terror attack the night before 20th anniversary

“Charlie Watts wept at Keith Moon’s funeral,” Townshend wrote. “I wish I was capable of such tears today. Instead, I just want to say goodbye”

Larger-than-life music industry mogul worked with Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones, among many others

Wood also revealed that he’s working with Mick Jagger on new songs for a Tattoo You 40th-anniversary package

Rob Sheffield on how Mick, Keef, and the gang gave the world the ultimate rock & roll horror movie