The Rolling Stones will roll out its first album of new original music in 18 years on October 20th! The band has spared no effort in curating an exceptional record. As previously revealed, the late drummer Charlie Watts appears on two tracks.
The New Rolling Stones Album
His posthumous features make this project a classic already. The album also boasts guest appearances from some absolute legends! Features Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, and former Stones bassist Bill Wyman.
The group recently dropped the first single from Hackney Diamonds. The single was a new, creative, punky track called Angry. It is accompanied by an enticing video featuring US actress Sydney Sweeney.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood lifted the lid on the record’s guests in a New York Times interview. The trio discussed how they incorporated the help of a stellar roster of artists for the Andrew Watt-produced project. As rumored, the former Beatles singer Paul McCartney makes an appearance on two tracks on Hackney Diamonds.
Paul McCartney alone has enough firepower to make this project a smash hit. Per The Times, he plays bass on the song Bite My Head Off and piano on the songs Get Close and Live By the Sword. Stevie Wonder is present as well, playing keyboards on the song called Angry and contributing to the album’s penultimate track, Sweet Sounds of Heaven.
The track also features vocals from Gaga and keyboard and piano from Wonder. The star-studded album will definitely turn some heads. Many superstars across different genres come together to mix their creativity.
The album will be the spearhead of a much-needed comeback for the Rolling Stones. Giving their fans what they have craved for such a long time now.
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Will Gaga’s creative input be a hit?