In addition to drummer Charlie Watts, who died in August 2021, rhythm guitarist Ron Wood—who was born in Hillington in 1947—has consistently exuded an air of coolness and composure within the iconic British rock group.
It became nearly a tradition during the vibrant sixties British rock era, amidst the chaos of international stardom. Even Ron Wood found himself drawn to the temptation of hard substances for a period. He has undergone rehabilitation multiple times. However, those days are behind him now…
Before becoming part of the Rolling Stones in 1975, he briefly played bass for a band he had created from 1967 to 1969. During this “year of love,”
Serge Gainsbourg
There was a change in staff members within the organization.
Small Faces
.
Rod Stewart
and
Ron Wood
replaced
Steve Marriott
The group abbreviated their name to
The Faces
and aimed to surpass none other than the Rolling Stones, who were beginning to show some signs of decline.
Becoming friends with
Keith Richards
, he replaced
Mick Taylor
For the “Rolling Stones” tour in 1975, nearly five decades ago, he remains with the band and still indulges in modest enjoyments—without any guilt—by honoring his blues and rock idols. He is perpetually accompanied by the best in the rock industry.
Pete Townshend
(The Who),
Denny Laine
(Wings),
Billy Gibbons
(ZZ Top) and, naturally, his fellow Rolling Stones members. One notable instance is “Mr. Luck,” a live performance recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall in honor of an American.
bluesman
Jimmy Reed
along with Mick Taylor, and in 2019, an additional live recording centered around their setlist
Chuck Berry
.
However, what opinions do his coworkers have regarding this unassuming individual?
His mate
Keith Richards
describes their partnership as a comeback to ”
the time-honored craft of weaving
a smooth interaction between guitars, contrasting with the clearly defined roles during the Mick Taylor era.
For his part, producer
Glyn Johns
(The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Clash, among others) includes a qualifying remark that acts as a compliment to his friend Ronnie. He feels that Ron’s artistic capabilities were undermined by the Jagger-Richards partnership, which appears quite evident…
(MH with Stéphane Soupart – Photo: © Etienne Tordoir)
Image: Ron Wood alongside Keith Richards (to his right) and the Rolling Stones at Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on June 4, 1982.
