Rolling Stones Reissue Everything for iTunes; Happy 50th to the `Greatest Rock and Roll Band of All Time’

The Rolling Stones reissued everything for iTunes. According to Reuters, The Rolling Stones are celebrating their 50th anniversary by releasing their entire catalog on iTunes.

The Rolling Stones reissue will go back to their cover of Chuck Berry’s “Come On,” which was their first single in 1963 and will span their entire history up to last year’s GRRR! compilation. The Rolling Stone reissue will include all their studio albums, live performances and compilations. In addition, iTunes will also package the complete catalog in two chunks, from 1961-1971 and 1971-2013.

In addition to the music, fans will also be able to download a “Rolling Stones 50” eBook, a Rolling Stones app, and several documentaries made on the veteran rock and rollers. The documentary offerings include the recent “Charlie Is My Darling-Ireland 1965” and last year’s award winning documentary “Crossfire Hurricane.”

As well as putting out their back catalog, the Rolling Stones will continue their anniversary celebration with a "50 and Counting" tour. The Rolling Stones are set to give a headline performance at Glastonbury on June 29. The band will also perform in Hyde Park in London. The last time the Rolling Stones played Hyde Park was 44 years ago when they played a tribute to their late guitarist Brian Jones. The band introduced his replacement, Mick Taylor, at the show.

Last month, The Rolling Stones kicked off the largest tour they’ve booked in over six years. They played the first date in Los Angeles and is now rolling through North America. The shows on this tour have been heavy with special guests including Tom Waits, Dave Grohl, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Arcade Fire's Win Butler.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood said the band may be releasing new material if they can find the time between live dates. In an interview with Boston radio station WZLX, he said "We're playing better than ever. The shows are the best we've ever done. These shows have proved to be a kick in the pants for us. Not only can we do it, we're better than ever."

The Rolling Stones are also reportedly negotiating with the BBC over how much of their Worthy Farm set will be broadcast. Sources say the Stones only want four songs from their performance televised, the BBC wants more.

 by Tony Sokol

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