Rolling Stone Turns 69

Listening to the radio in the mindlessly long commute to and from work leaves me wanting for the heady days of AM radio (like KXOA in Sacramento where now legendary Don Imus became famous), and the emergence of FM underground radio, like KZAP also here in Sacramento.  Rock ruled, along with some jazz and blues…like the Stones

The Stones were already established, although they were heavily influenced by various music forms through the years, and now are nearing 50 years.

That’s right- drummer Charlie Watts, born June 2, 1941 turns 69. Keith Richards is 66, as is Mick Jagger.  No matter

I still love their music

I bought my first Rolling Stones album in 1966, it was Big Hits and featured a lot of songs I really loved…I still have this record to this day, stashed away in my sparse remaining records. Eventually I added the CD release of the album, but kept the vinyl for the memories, and the sound, which over the years acquired some hiss and popping from scratches.

Playing Jumpin Jack Flash always reminds me of the summer of 1968, when I would play in on my stereo, and imagine all sorts of wonderful things…

Happy Birthday Mr. Watts