Go Away With … Paul Rappaport

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Jae-Ha Kim

“When traveling with artists, I tended to fall into their lifestyle,” said “Gliders Over Hollywood” author Paul Rappaport. “If it was reggae legend Peter Tosh, that meant a healthy lifestyle of nuts, berries and mint tea with honey – plus a fair amount of ganja. When I went on tour with The New Barbarians, a band put together by Ronnie Wood to promote his solo album featuring Rolling Stones bandmates Keith Richards on guitar and Bobby Keys on sax, I barely ate or slept for an entire week!”

Go Away With … Wendy Hoopes

August 24, 2010December 27, 2019 Jae-Ha Kim

“I had a stunning visit to Essaouira, Morocco,” actress Wendy Hoopes recalls. “The ocean crashes onto gorgeous beaches and rocks and it is truly awe-inspiring. Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones used to visit this spot back in the day and you can see why. It was Ramadan when I was there and there was a full moon. I swear it filled the entire sky and it had this enormous ring around it. I never would have believed such a sight could exist if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. (It) took my breath away. Despite the amoebas I carried home with me from that trip, it was something special.”

Flu stops the music in Asia

March 27, 2003August 30, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

We expected it from Andy Williams. But et tu Rolling Stones?

Suburban sound masters help boost satisfaction

January 20, 2003August 23, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets for the Rolling Stones concerts Tuesday and Wednesday at the United Center, chances are you’re going to be too busy gawking at Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to notice the fella walking around the arena with his handheld computer.

A warm and tender moment with Watts

September 13, 2002August 22, 2024 Jae-Ha Kim

After their United Center concert Tuesday night, the Stones had a craving for something their gourmet caterer hadn’t provided: sushi. Tsunami on Dearborn was more than happy to accommodate Mick Jagger and company when they rolled in around 1 a.m. to feast on maki, nigiri and other delicacies.

Rush Street, blues bars best bet to spot a Stone

September 10, 2002August 30, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Tickets are so pricey that most of us won’t be able to spend any night together with the Rolling Stones. But if you keep your eyes peeled, you may be just a stone’s throw from one of the band members. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts love Chicago and have a history of exploring the best it has to offer.

J.T. an influence on young bluesman

March 10, 2000August 19, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Not yet 20, Jonny Lang is a blues veteran. He’s been on the road touring since he was 13, earned fame by 16 and was nominated for a Grammy at 19.

Rolling Stones at Soldier Field

September 23, 1997August 30, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

Dismiss the ruminations about this being the Rolling Stones’ “401K” tour and faggadabout the Geritol jokes. The Stones may be the grandfathers of rock ‘n’ roll, but they also are consumate professionals who can still teach the youngsters a thing or two about how to put on a good stadium show.

Stones Diaries are pages from the past: Where are they now?

September 21, 1997August 30, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

You know their faces and you even know some of their names. They’re the family members, lovers and hangers-on who have littered the Rolling Stones’ lives during the band’s 35-year career. Some, such as Mick Jagger’s ex-wife, Bianca, have survived nicely, and built lives for themselves away from the excesses of rock ‘n’ roll. Others (Anita Pallenberg, Mandy Smith) still are getting used to not being on the world’s most famous guest list.

Still big enough to stuff a stadium

April 28, 1997August 31, 2022 Jae-Ha Kim

While U2’s album “Pop” hasn’t been the sure thing that the music industry had hoped for, it has done well enough to kick-start the Irish supergroup’s 14-month, 100-city “PopMart” tour.