July 1974

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION: THE ROLLING STONES

Dave DiMartino

You don't grow up with the Rolling Stones. If you’re like me, they’re just there.

THROUGH THE PAST, TENSE

J. Kordosh

It seems impossible to remember the 60’s without remembering Dylan, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. For some reason—incredible success?—the three will dominate our memories of that decade’s music forever, or at least until I finish this article.

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Mannish Boy Gets What He Needs

Barbara Charone

Jagger jaw session.

ROLLING STONES 1981 UPDATE

What the Rolling Stones have to offer in 1981 is—at presstime, at least—a trifle uncertain.

THE BACK LINE GETS OUT FRONT

John Pidgeon

In a smoky cutting-room on Sunset Boulevard, the entire history of rock ’n’ roll flashed before my eyes: Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Haley, Vincent, Cochran; and the high school heroes, all the Bobbys, Spector’s girl groups and the beginnings of Motown; and the British Invasion, the Beatles and the Stones.

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KEEF: “I’ve Only Fallen Over Twice In 15 Gigs!”

Roy Carr

Contrary to legend, out on the road The Rolling Stones attempt to lead as normal a life as one can expect when living out of a suitcase and relying on room service.

“No Stones In ’77 & No Sex Pistols In ’78!”

Roy Carr

Last year a number of British punk bands delighted in putting the Rolling Stones down. However, Stateside the New Wave still showed respect.

THE CREEM SPECIAL EDITION: ROLLING STONES

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THE ROLLING STONES ALBUMS

Printed below are the ‘‘official” CREEM reviews of the Rolling Stones’ albums.

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Don’t Knock on (Ron) Wood

Richard Cromelin

“It’s in the contract, you know,” says Ronnie Wood, trying to lock his features into a suitably stern Rolling Stones scowl.

On The Road To Buffalo

Lisa Robinson

Hashbacks To The Stones Tour

NEXT?

Since Brian Jones died, people have talked about the "end" of the Stones —they still do—and of course it's never happened. There're still here.