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You Can't Always Get What You Want, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, Highwire

 It only takes three songs to get this conversation started. Join us for interviews with The Rolling Stones fanbase. Each guest picks their favourite Stones songs. Hear first hand accounts from those that witnessed the world's greatest rock and roll band, from 1962 to the present day.

Find the data visualisation here - every song played at every live Rolling Stones show since 1970: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/bob.drummond/viz/Room1009PodcastDataViz/Dashboard1

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Chapters
00:00 Guest Introduction and a very musical background
05:42 Early Keith Richards Influence
07:49 The Hidden Kingfishers 
12:50 Breaking News: Ronnie Wood's New Single
15:09 Becoming a Rolling Stones Fan: A Personal Story
21:26 First time seeing The Rolling Stones live
26:19 Memorable Venues and Concerts
29:30 The Evolution of the Stones' Sound
33:44 Personal Highlights and Favorite Songs
35:00 Picking 3 favourite songs
36:41 Song choice 1 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
45:32 The Future of the Rolling Stones
53:25 The Influence of Anita Pallenberg and Musicland Studios
59:09 Behind the Scenes of 'Black and Blue' Recording
01:02:32 The Evolution of Live Performances
01:07:49 Song choice 2 - It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
01:15:49 Imagine joining the band on stage
01:16:49 Thoughts on Hackney Diamonds
01:27:33 Choosing a Keith Richards song
01:31:00 Song choice 3: Highwire by The Rolling Stones
01:39:29 Impact of Bill Wyman
01:46:57 One problem about being a Rolling Stones fan
01:49:41 Did The Rolling Stones Change your Life?
01:51:58 The Room 1009 Virtual Museum

Florian De Gelmini shares his musical journey from a child prodigy to a rock musician, influenced heavily by the Rolling Stones. He discusses his experiences attending concerts, the significance of live performances, and his passion for bootleg collecting. The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Stones' sound and the impact of improvisation in their music. Throughout, Florian reflects on his personal experiences and the vibrant music scene in Berlin. In this engaging conversation, Florian de Gelmini and Bob Drummond discuss the rich history and evolution of the Rolling Stones, sharing personal anecdotes about memorable concerts and the impact of the band's music on their lives. They explore the significance of various albums, including 'Hackney Diamonds', and reflect on the band's musical journey, including the contributions of past and present members. The conversation also touches on the desire for the band to release more archival material and the personal connections fans have with the music. 

It only takes three Stones songs to get this conversation started. Get in touch if you want to be on a future show.