Passion for the blues deserves celebration

Without the blues, the Rolling Stones had not existed. Or maybe yes, but they would have been quite another band. That's why the Stones back after eleven years of his last studio album with "Blue and Lonesome," a new musical production about new versions of classic Chicago blues that have influenced their music.

Mick Jagger, lead singer, songwriter and co-founder of the group, in a recent interview with the US daily New York Times explained: "This album is a tribute to our favorite artists, people who gave us desire to make music," adding: "It was the reason we created the band, we were adept at blues. In the end, it's what we keep doing. "

Production results in a tribute to the blues that won the Chicago of the 50s, incorporating electric guitars and opening the way to the rock'n roll. Among its emblematic figures include Little Walter, Eddie Taylor, Howlin 'Wolf, Magic Sam, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, whose song "Rollin' Stone" will name the group.

This album would be number 23 of his extensive discography, album that was originally planned to be composed of new compositions, a decade after the "A Bigger Bang, however, to close the circle, veteran British artists decided versionar the songs that made them vibrate youth, when acting in the early 60s in west London pubs.

Meanwhile, guitarist Keith Richards band member in the interview by the New York Times explained: "The issues that we know are always good to keep warm in the studio or when the atmosphere is heavy." "While we were playing, it sounded great. Then Mick said, 'Let's play Howlin' Wolf '. That was how it all started, "Richards said.

The Rolling Stones despite the time they have together and advanced in age who are their members, they still have energy to do a good memory and honor their more direct in order to continue accumulating and reaping glory years influences.