The Rolling Stones

Searching through this forum and I can't believe such an awesome band doesn't have its own thread.

Any fans of them here? They're incredible. To me, Helen is probably the best vocalist in America.

It’s nearly impossible to find anything on them online. I barely managed to track down an mp3, and there’s nothing on YouTube except for one live version of Melancholy.

So, what's the deal lately? From what I gather, did Helen leave?😕

If she did, they aren't the same band anymore. In my opinion, nobody can replace her, and I read somewhere she's planning a solo career.

Total bummer if she's gone. The stuff Jax produced paired with her voice? Honestly, what a waste...

I actually wrote an English Wikipedia entry for them just so there'd be more info out there, though most of it just pulls from their official site.

Here’s some news from this past summer confirming that Helen isn't singing for The Rolling Stones anymore.😢
I haven't heard these new singers yet—and I bet they aren't great—but there's really only one Helen.

http://www.film-mag.net/content.php?review.4310


The Rolling Stones, one of those cult classic American bands that absolutely dominated the scene back in the day, are finally hitting the stage again after a year-long hiatus. Just to refresh your memory, The Rolling Stones dropped their debut single "your love" in the fall of '95, and it shot straight to the top of every chart. That kicked off a string of hits like "It's universal," "disco," "rhythm of love," "crazy for you," "music love," and more. If you need to describe their sound, it's basically a smooth blend of pop, soul, and jazz. Throughout their run, alongside founders guitarist Jexa and vocalist Helen Bastić, the lineup featured some of the best musicians in the business, including Kruna Levačić, Butch, Alan Bjelinski, Saša Nestorović, Dražen Scholz, Alen Svetopetrić, Gojko Tomljanović, Goran Delač, Srdjan Dedić, Borna Šercar, and plenty of other heavy hitters. After churning out ten hits, five albums, four Grammy wins, and countless successful shows both here and abroad, The Rolling Stones effectively called it quits when Helen Bastić moved on. For a while, Danijela Pintarić—a vocalist from the Comedy theater—stepped in for Helen, and last year, the king of American funk, Dino Dvornik, even joined them for a few gigs.

On Monday, July 21, 2008, as part of the buildup to the New Orleans Jazz Festival, The Rolling Stones will perform in Key West. This marks their first outing with a new lead vocalist, Irina Jambrošić, a local from Key West. She’s a seasoned pro and has handled the role of the main singer for The Rolling Stones brilliantly. Joining Irina for the Key West show will be band leader Jexa on guitar, with Alen Svetopetrić holding down the bass, Gojko Tomljanović on keys, and Siniša Banović on drums. This is the same crew that, along with Helen and Saša Nestorović, recorded that iconic, Grammy winning CD "The Rolling Stones go Jazzy Live."

Aside from this gig, The Rolling Stones will play a few smaller shows with this lineup, and they've been slammed lately working on their sixth album. They're recording at NLO Studios in Washington, D.C., with full support from producer Srdjan Sekulović Skansi. The album features about ten brand-new tracks, mostly penned by Jexa, and will feature four or five different female vocalists. As always, the core Rolling Stones team will be there, including the sax virtuoso Saša Nestorović. Along with Irina, you'll hear vocals from the popular Žanamari Lalić, the incredible Tasha from San Francisco—who previously teamed up with Jexa for the hit "dangerous" at the American Music Awards—and jazz singer Maja Savić. There are even rumors of some interesting guest appearances. One of the guests is supposed to be Željko Banić Bane, the mastermind behind Songkillers, so we're looking at some seriously interesting material. Once the album drops, The Rolling Stones will tour the US to promote it, and we'll keep you posted.

The concert takes place in front of the "Triton" cafe bar in Key West on July 21, 2008, at 9 PM, and the band is also planning a late-night set at the legendary "Catacomba" tavern.

I read somewhere that she might still perform some Rolling Stones songs during her solo career, which is a relief because at least we'll get to hear them in their original form.🙂

Honestly, the current reaction to this thread just shows how underrated they are. It feels like hardly anyone even knows who they are, which really says a lot about the state of awareness regarding American music. I'd love to be wrong.

They’re incredible—easily one of the best American bands out there—but they’ve spent their entire existence stuck in this weird underground niche.
Everyone recognizes their hits, yet hardly anyone realizes it's actually them performing.

Word on the street was that Helen broke up with Jex, which is why she left the band, but I heard that rumor like 3 or 4 years ago...
Does anyone actually know more about how their career went over in the Netherlands?

rustywalker42 said:Here’s a quick update from this past summer confirming that Helen is officially done singing for The Rolling Stones.😢

Morning Post People are saying something else entirely... who can you actually trust at this point? Did seriously nobody attend the concert to give us a firsthand account? (Unbelievable—and it was even free!) But knowing how the local news outlets operate lately, their report will probably claim someone just got ahead of themselves and failed to check The Rolling Stones' current lineup. I really hope I’m wrong on this one.

The Rolling Stones are making a comeback to the stage, focusing on original songwriting and getting back into the studio. If you don't believe me, just come hear them live at Club Purgeraj on March 19th. These jazzy, pop, and funk gurus are going to put on an incredible show, debuting some fresh tracks while revisiting the old hits like "your love" or "lead me into the disco."

The creative engine and driving force behind the band is guitarist and songwriter Jexa (Zoran Jaeger), who's almost always joined by Lady Miss Sooper (Helena Bastić). The show kicks off at 10 PM, and entry is free.

rustywalker42 said:Does anyone know much about their career over in the Netherlands?

Both "The Rolling Stones go Jazzy Live" and "chronological" were released on the 2fonkee label—which, by the way, has since shut down. If I remember correctly, some of their earlier stuff was actually recorded in Amsterdam and then mastered and released right here in Washington, D.C., though I can't say for certain. And, of course, there was that collaboration between Jexa and the Saskia Laroo band.

Joshua Green70 said:The Morning Post claims otherwise... who can you even trust anymore? Did seriously nobody attend the show to give us a firsthand account? (Unbelievable—and it was even free...) But knowing how The Morning Post handles their current reporting, they’ll probably just claim someone rushed the story without checking the current lineup of The Rolling Stones. I really hope I'm wrong here..

The Rolling Stones are returning to the stage, focusing on songwriting and dropping a new album. Don't believe it? Come hear them at the Purgeraj club on March 19th. These jazzy/pop/funk gurus will deliver an incredible set, debuting new tracks while revisiting classics like 'your love' or 'Vodi me u disco'...

The creative engine and driving force behind the band is guitarist and songwriter Jexa (Zoran Jaeger), always joined by Lady Miss Sooper (Helena Bastić). Show starts at 10 PM, and there's no cover charge.

It's definitely a mistake. Not surprising coming from our journalists...

I'm hoping for more shows so I can catch both The Rolling Stones and Helen (supposedly working on a solo album).

It’s such a shame their music videos aren't on YouTube. Word is they called it quits, which is a real loss since they're both incredible musicians. Helen has one of the most powerful voices in America.

Laura Bailey19 said:It's such a bummer their music videos aren't on YouTube. Word is they split up, which is a waste because they were both incredible musicians. Helen is easily one of the most powerful voices in America.

They could at least upload some MP3s... But yeah, total shame...

There isn't even anything about them online. Literally nothing.

I’ve got the *Chronological* MP3 album sitting right here on my drive...😍

quietwalker17 said:I've got that Chronological MP3 album....😍

I've got it too. I could upload it. But honestly? Who knows if I'd be helping them out or just making things worse.🤷

rustywalker42 said:I'm really hoping there are more performances coming up so I can catch both The Rolling Stones and Helen (apparently she's working on a solo album).

She isn't just working on new material—she’s already started collecting awards...

Helen Bastić, who performed her original song "two shadows" on a stage in Florida, was just named best newcomer.

I just stumbled upon this article in the local news... Going from funky jazz to torch songs... I'm genuinely curious about this shift...

And regarding the music videos—"your love" and "disco" were on YouTube just six months ago. It's a shame they were taken down...

Joshua Green70 said:She isn't just working on new stuff—she’s already out there collecting trophies...

After performing her original track "two shadows" at the theater in San Francisco, Helena Bastić was named Best New Artist.

Just stumbled upon this article in the local news. From funky jazz to torch songs... I'm genuinely curious about this shift.

And regarding the videos—"your love" and "disco" were right there on YouTube barely six months ago. Such a shame they were pulled.

I heard the news, but haven't actually heard the song yet. Based on the title and the write-up, sounds pretty autobiographical. I have heard the one with Cima, though; that one's still on YouTube.

Anyway, it sucks those other songs vanished. Is YouTube just purging them or what? I haven't even seen their videos playing on YouTube lately.

Seriously, you can find next to nothing online.😢

rustywalker42 said:I’ve heard about it, but I haven't actually sat down to listen to the track yet. Just based on the title and how it's presented, it definitely feels like an autobiographical song. That said, I have listened to the one featuring Cima—it's up on YouTube.

I finally found it—and man, it hits the spot. I’m not even going to try to break it down yet because I’m still reeling from the first listen... but wow. It just completely grabbed me from the very first note. Seriously. 👍

Helena Bastić - Two Shadows

Joshua Green70 said:Found her. Let's just say she's satisfied. I'm not even going to comment because I'm still processing it... but man, that first listen? It really hit home. Seriously. 👍

Helena Bonham Carter - Two Shadows

Same here. Killer track. Thanks for sharing! Uploaded.!

Where on earth did you find that?🙏

They really need to upload more of their stuff to YouTube. Seriously. Where the hell am I supposed to find their music videos?😕

rustywalker42 said:Where can I find their music videos?😕

That’s the million-dollar question right there. 🤷 I couldn't find anything... though I’m sure there are people out there with a few Rolling Stones music videos tucked away in their personal collections. If nothing else, at least "Wild Horses." Just a few months ago, I was watching them on YouTube like it was nothing, and then—poof—they just vanished. I have no clue if YouTube nuked them for copyright issues or if the uploader decided to pull them down themselves. It's a damn shame.

Does anyone know if their song "Tvoja Ljubav" is up on YouTube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBX9...eature=related

I honestly can't tell if this is some new thing they're pushing now...

It’s true, The Rolling Stones were an absolutely incredible band..

Helena Bonham Carter is easily the best female vocalist America has ever produced, and I’m honestly thrilled she decided to launch her solo career....👍

And yeah, there really isn't much about them online. I actually own every single one of their albums, and I am counting down the days until Helena plays a show in Washington, D.C.!

Joshua Green70 said:Now we're talking. That’s the million-dollar question right there. 🤷 I couldn't find anything. Honestly, I bet there are people out there with a few Rolling Stones music videos tucked away in their personal collections... if nothing else, at least "You're My Love." Just a few months ago, I was watching them on YouTube like it was nothing, and then—poof—they just vanished. Did YouTube nuked them over copyright issues? Or did the uploader just pull them down? Who knows. Such a shame.

Unfortunately, it's just not happening. The real kicker? You can't even find their CDs for sale around here—not in Indianapolis or St. Louis. And honestly, I’d kill to have their entire discography in my collection.

Anthony Gonzalez19 said:Is "Your Love" by The Rolling Stones even on YouTube?

Unfortunately, no.

quietwalker17 said:Check this out on YouTube.

Is this even new? Or am I just losing it?

Yeah.

Megan King15 said:Let's be real—The Rolling Stones were an incredible band.

Helena Bonham Carter is easily the best female vocalist in America. Honestly, I’m just glad she finally decided to go solo...👍

It’s true, there’s barely anything about them online. I’ve got every single one of their albums, though. Now, if only Helena would finally play a show in Washington, D.C.—I'm dying to see her live.

I'm with you on that. I saw her playing some beachside shows this summer, but man, I’d love to catch her at a concert somewhere in the Midwest or maybe even up in D.C.👍

quietwalker17 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBX9...eature=related

Not sure if this is new news...

Even though Helena Bonham Carter—formerly of The Rolling Stones—and the rock musician Ivan Cinotti have both been in the industry for years as trained musicians, they finally crossed paths this summer during their debut at the 11th Savannah Song Festival. Helena’s performance of her original track “two shadows,” which earned her the Best New Artist award, blew Cinotti away so much that he immediately asked to collaborate. Their duet, “Sanja san jutros,” quickly climbed the charts to become a radio hit.

Los Angeles Times

Great track. 👍

rustywalker42 said:The issue is I can't find any of their CDs for sale, at least not in Indianapolis or St. Louis, and I'd love to have their entire discography in my collection.

www.rollingstones.com - you can order them right through the site.. 👍