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Forbes
4 days ago
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- Forbes
Mick Jagger And Keith Richards Get Rolling Stones Action Figures
Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards 8-inch action figures and ... More accessories. The Rolling Stones' frontmen Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are about to become collectible 8-inch-tall action figures. Jagger and Richards, of course, are the iconic singer and guitarist of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, which formed in 1962 along with Brian Jones, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman. Today's lineup consists of Jagger, Richards and Ronnie Wood. The Rolling Stones, of course, have recorded several of classic rock tunes, including 'Jumpin' Jack Flash,' 'You Can't Always Get What You Want,' 'Honky Tonk Woman,' '19th Nervous Breakdown,' 'Sympathy for the Devil' and 'Start Me Up,' as well as the ballads 'Ruby Tuesday' and 'As Tears Go By.' Collectibles and action figure maker NECA announced Thursday that the company is producing 8-inch-tall retro-style clothed action figures of Jagger and Richards as they appeared in 1975. Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards 8-inch action figures and ... More accessories. What Do The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger And Keith Richards Figures Consist Of? According to NECA, the Mick Jagger Rolling Stones action figure includes interchangeable hands and faceplates that can be swapped out, a microphone and a mic stand, as well as an action figure-sized Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers album with a sleeve. The Keith Richards Rolling Stones Action Figure comes with interchangeable faceplates, Richards' Fender guitar and an action figure-sized Rolling Stones Let It Bleed album with a sleeve. Both Rolling Stones action figures will retail for $37.99 and are available directly through NECA and online retailers. The Jagger and Richards figures will be released sometime in the fourth quarter of 2025, NECA noted. NECA previously produced a 7-inch action figure of Richards as Captain Edward Teague — the father of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp)— who appeared in 2007's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and 2011's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The Rolling Stones figures are the latest in a long line of musician action figures produced by NECA. Previously, the company produced two 8-inch retro action figure sets of Elton John, along with a grand piano, as well as Willie Nelson, guitarist Angus Young of AC/DC and AC/DC's late lead singer, Bon Scott. In addition, the company in 2024 released a 7-inch scale action figure of Jon Bon Jovi from the Slippery When Wet album era.
New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Ozzy Osbourne felt like Keith Richards: 'Too tough to die'
Despite Ozzy Osbourne's health woes, no one was ready for the rock god's life to end at 76. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 'surrounded by love,' his family revealed in a statement. No additional details about his death were revealed, but Ozzy had been battling Parkinson's disease since at least January 2020, and he appeared feeble in public as his health declined. 20 The Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday, July 22. Getty Images Cameron Glendenning, who worked with the Osbourne family for decades — first on their early 2000s hit reality show, 'The Osbournes,' and again in 2020 for 'Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne' — exclusively told The Post that he couldn't have been ready for the Prince of Darkness' death. 'I definitely didn't prep for it,' he said in a phone interview hours after Ozzy's passing was announced. Glendenning started his career in Hollywood when he joined 'The Osbournes' at the end of its first season in 2002 until the show wrapped in 2005 as a camera operator and technical supervisor. He then teamed up with the heavy metal singer as the director of photography for Ozzy's 2020 'Nine Lives' documentary. 'I kind of thought he was going to be like a Keith Richards, man. I just thought nothing was going to kill him. You know, like, [he's] too tough to die,' Glendenning shared with The Post. While the award-winning cinematographer acknowledged that the 'No More Tears' rocker 'lived a hard life for a long time,' he was still 'surprised' to hear the news. 20 Ozzy Osbourne revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020. Chad Rachman/New York Post 20 The Godfather of Heavy Metal left behind his wife of over 40 years, Sharon, and several children. WireImage 'I felt like he really was one of those few people who was just such an absolute legend that you just, I don't know, maybe he was immortal, you know? I mean, he is,' Glendenning said. Like Ozzy, The Rolling Stones' lead guitarist struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for decades during his fame. Richards is now 81, just five years older than the late Black Sabbath legend. 20 Cameron Glendenning, who worked with the Osbournes over a two-decade span, told The Post that he thought Ozzy was 'immortal.' Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram 20 'I kind of thought he was going to be like a Keith Richards, man. I just thought nothing was going to kill him.' Getty Images for LOVE ROCKS NYC/God's Love We Deliver This isn't the first time that someone has compared the two rock stars, either. 'I've always said that at the end of the world there will be roaches, Ozzy and Keith Richards,' Sharon said in 2010 after scientists discovered her husband had a 'genetic mutant' with a unique ability to absorb recreational drugs. 'He's going to outlive us all. That fascinated me — how his body can endure so much,' she shared at the time. 20 Sharon Osbourne also compared Ozzy to Keith Richards before. Biography 20 'I've always said that at the end of the world there will be roaches, Ozzy and Keith Richards,' Ozzy's wife said in 2010. Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum To Glendenning, Ozzy was more than a colleague and heavy metal superstar. He made everyone feel seen and heard, despite their status. 'He was such a working class kid and he was so down to earth and he remained that way forever, even like attaining the status that he grew to have, he was always that same person,' he told The Post. 'He never made you feel anything less than like an equal. And you know, I was 25 years old, I think, when I first started working with him. I was a kid, man, and I was looking at a guy that had been a legend for 40 years already at that point,' Glendenning continued. 20 Cameron Glendenning spoke highly about his time with Ozzy and his family on 'The Osbournes,' from 2002 to 2005. Biography 20 Right from left: Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne in 2004. Getty Images 20 Glendenning also addressed his time as the cinematographer for Ozzy's 2020 documentary. Contour RA 'He wanted to have fun. It could have been me or it could have been the president of Sony Records. It didn't matter,' he recalled. 'That's what was so cool about Ozzy. He was just totally down to earth.' Glendenning admitted that the last time he spoke to Ozzy was in January 2020 on the final day of filming 'The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne' — but he doesn't take any time with the Osbournes for granted. 'It's very special. I'll cherish it forever. I will cherish every experience I have with him and that whole family. They're all wonderful people and I'm just grateful to know them,' he said. 20 'The Osbournes' ran on MTV for four seasons with Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly and Jack. Their third child, Aimee, did not want to participate. AP 20 The rocker in 'The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne.' Biography 20 Ozzy married Sharon in 1982, the same year he divorced his first wife. Getty Images The Hollywood cinematographer also recalled the fun moments he had with Ozzy when the cameras weren't rolling. He shared one gag, in particular, that the Godfather of Heavy Metal loved to play on pesky fans who insisted on showing up at the family's Beverly Hills, Calif., residence at all hours of the night during their time on reality TV. 'Ozzy had this like water sprinkler system. I wouldn't call it a water cannon, but it was like a water jet, and he had it plumbed right next to the buzzer for the front gate,' Glendenning explained. 'We had like a trigger for it, and we could see when these people would come up, too.' 20 Black Sabbath (left to right): Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne. WireImage 20 Ozzy Osbourne suffered several health issues in his later years, including being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Biography 'They would come up at, you know, midnight, one o'clock in the morning, and they would just ring the bell like, 'Hey, can we come in and say hello?'' he added, noting that Ozzy would often hang out with the crew in the garage when he was bored at night. 'He'd come in there and he would be like, 'Oh yeah, let's get him! Let's go get him!'' Glendenning recalled of his fun times with the singer. Glendenning also told The Post that he's been in contact with his former colleagues about Ozzy's death. 20 Like Keith Richards, Ozzy Osbourne struggled with substance abuse. Getty Images 20 He also faced several controversies throughout his lifetime, including biting a bat's head in 1982. Michael Ochs Archives 'We're all definitely mourning him,' he said of 'The Osbournes' and 'Nine Lives' crew members. 'I'm definitely mourning, but I definitely have a huge feeling of gratitude just for being a part of that crazy time and place, and just being around a person like Ozzy was just so incredibly rewarding to me, especially [in] my earlier life. I can't even describe how f–king surreal it all was,' he stated. Ozzy leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Sharon, and their three kids: daughters Aimee, 41, and Kelly, 40, and son Jack, 39. 20 The musician was also a grandfather to 10 grandkids. AFP via Getty Images The rocker was also a father to daughter Jessica, 45, and son Louis, 50, whom he welcomed with his first wife, Thelma Riley, and another son Elliot, 59, from Riley's previous relationship that he later adopted. Ozzy married Riley in 1971. After 11 years of marriage, they divorced in 1982, the same year he married Sharon. During their 40-plus-year union, Ozzy and Sharon had their fair share of ups and downs — which included the rocker being arrested for attempting to kill her while under the influence in 1989. 20 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne faced their share of problems during their 43-year marriage. Biography 'It was probably the most frightened I've ever been,' Sharon admitted about the incident. Despite his scary attempt, she decided to stay with Ozzy and remained by his side through several health issues that included his Parkinson's diagnosis, three operations, stem cell treatments and Hybrid Assistive Limb treatment in the years leading up to his death. The 'No More Tears' singer's final days were filled with family and doing what he loved. 20 The rocker watched his youngest daughter, Kelly, 40, get engaged weeks before his death. Instagram/@kellyosbourne A wheelchair-bound Ozzy performed his last show with Black Sabbath at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, on July 5. Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and Rival Sons also performed, with Sharon revealing she disinvited one band. Ozzy and Sharon's youngest daughter, Kelly, also got engaged the same day as the farewell concert, and both were there to watch the emotional proposal when her fiancé, Sid Wilson, popped the question. The late metal rocker was a grandfather to 10 children, including Kelly and Sid's son Sidney, 2, and Jack's four kids with his ex-wife: Pearl, 13, Andy, 10, Minnie, 7, and Maple, 3.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Legendary Guitar God Had This Response to Being Slammed by Keith Richards
Legendary Guitar God Had This Response to Being Slammed by Keith Richards originally appeared on Parade. As one of the most iconic guitar players in rock and roll history, Keith Richards has never been one to shy away from criticizing other popular bands, from Metallica to Black Sabbath to The Who. But if there's one person who didn't seem to be particularly bothered by what Richards had to say about his group, it would have to be equally legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. While promoting the release of his solo album Crosseyed Heart in 2015, Richards slammed Led Zeppelin as "hollow" in an interview with Rolling Stone — though he placed the blame mostly on late drummer John Bonham, and was quick to praise Page. 'I love Jimmy Page, but as a band, no, with John Bonham thundering down the highway in an uncontrolled 18-wheeler," he said, adding, "He had cornered the market. Jimmy is a brilliant player but I always felt there was something a little hollow about it.' In another video shared on Richards' website somewhere around 2004, he expressed a similar sentiment, calling Page "one of the best guitar players ever known" and Bonham "heavy-handed." Following the remarks Richards made in 2015, Page gave an impressively diplomatic response in an interview with Classic Rock magazine. "Keith can say what he wants. He's Keith Richards," Page said, adding, "I think he's done some amazing work. I respect his playing. And he has a solo album out. But if I was promoting a new album, would I be more caustic? The answer is… no." 'I'm not sure what he means by calling Led Zeppelin hollow," Page continued. "I think he's got his tongue in his cheek. What we did was really cool.' Clearly, millions of fans agree with Page. (And as Richards' bandmate Mick Jagger sang, "it's only rock and roll.")Legendary Guitar God Had This Response to Being Slammed by Keith Richards first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Rock Legend, 75, Recalls Kicking Madonna Out of His Camp 40 Years Ago at Live Aid
Rock Legend, 75, Recalls Kicking Madonna Out of His Camp 40 Years Ago at Live Aid originally appeared on Parade. Nowadays, there's no room that can't get in. Be it the Met Gala, a sold-out Broadway show, or front row at Fashion Week, the "Material Girl" can always get access. But that wasn't the case forty years ago during Live Aid. The series of epic concerts took place on July 13, 1985, with some of music's biggest stars performing at London, Philadelphia and other locations around the world. Orchestrated by Bob Geldof, the event benefited Band Aid Charitable Foundation's efforts to combat famine in Africa. It featured now-iconic performances from Queen, , Mick Jagger with Tina Turner, and more—including a then 26-year-old Madonna. Madonna was an established star by the time Live Aid took place. She'd already gone No. 1 in the U.S. with "Like a Virgin" and "Crazy For You," and she had hits with "Lucky Star," "Into the Groove," and "Dress You Up." So it wasn't like she was nobody when backstage at the Philadelphia location. But according to Mike Campbell, famed guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, she didn't have enough clout to camp out with the legends on hand. "Backstage there was this tent with (Bob) Dylan and Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, and this tent over here was Jimmy Page and his entourage," Campell told Billboard in a feature about Live Aid's 40th anniversary. "And then Madonna had a tent in another area, and she came marching over and wanted to be in our camp, but there was no room for her, so she had to go back to her area." "But we had all cool people in our spot," he added. Graham Nash also had a bizarre Madonna encounter. He was standing backstage with emcee Jack Nicholson when Madonna and her then-husband Sean Penn came walking up. "This roadie says, 'Look the other way, look the other way.' And me and Jack said, 'What?!' (laughs) Yeah, look the other way. Sure," said Nash. That wasn't the only awkward encounter at Live Aid. Rob Halford of Judas Priest covered Joan Baez's "Diamonds & Rust" in 1977. The two of them bumped into each other at the Philadelphia show. Halford thought that Baez was going to "kick me in the [explicative] for wrecking her song," but what she really did surprised the heavy metal Legend, 75, Recalls Kicking Madonna Out of His Camp 40 Years Ago at Live Aid first appeared on Parade on Jul 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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'60s Rock Legends Nearly Split Over One Album — Still Going Strong 63 Years Later
'60s Rock Legends Nearly Split Over One Album — Still Going Strong 63 Years Later originally appeared on Parade. The are celebrating 63 years since their legendary debut — which is a major milestone in the rock world. While many bands have broken over the years, the Stones have kept going strong for decades. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing. Contrary to popular belief, the band's closest split didn't happen due to Brian Jones' tragic death. Instead, tensions peaked in the early 1980s. During the making of their 1983 album Undercover, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger found themselves at creative odds. Chris Kimsey, the album's co-producer, once told Vanity Fair, 'That was the worst time I'd ever experienced with them. We recorded a lot of it in Nassau [Bahamas], then mixed it in New York at the Hit Factory. I would get Mick in the studio from like, midday until seven o'clock, then Keith from like, nine o'clock till five in the morning.' The divide caused major friction, with Richards and Jagger avoiding each other entirely in the studio. 'Mick would say, 'When's he coming in? I'll be there later,'' Kimsey recalled. During this period, Jagger signed a solo deal with CBS, signaling that the band's unity was falling apart. He even stated in an interview with Q at the time, 'It's ridiculous. No one should care if the Rolling Stones have broken up, should they? I mean, when the Beatles broke up, I couldn't give a sh-t. I thought it was a very good idea. With me, people seem to demand that I keep their youthful memories intact in a glass case specifically preserved for them.' Between 1982 and 1989, the Stones didn't tour, fueling doubts about their future. Although they reunited for 1986's Dirty Work, tensions remained high — Jagger was reportedly absent for much of the recording, leaving Richards to take charge. However, the break ultimately did some good for the band. By 1989, they reunited for Steel Wheels, marking a crucial turning point. Richards later reflected in 2003, 'I knew that album was about starting over… Either that was where the thing was going to break or we'd survive and carry on.' In a 2022 interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Richards called the hiatus 'necessary,' adding, 'Once we started back again, I felt stronger than I had for a long time.' During the break, Richards gained a new appreciation for Jagger's role after stepping in as lead singer with his own band, The X-Pensive Winos. ' I came back to the Stones with a lot more knowledge of what Mick's job entails,' he said. 'And it's quite surprisingly different, you're out there all the time." '60s Rock Legends Nearly Split Over One Album — Still Going Strong 63 Years Later first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
