Sticky Fingers (tribute band)
| Sticky Fingers | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | The Rolling Stones Tribute act, Classic Rock |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website | http://www.stickyfingersband.com/ |
Sticky Fingers is a California and New York-based The Rolling Stones tribute/original recording band.[1] The world-traveled band was formed by singer Glen Carroll in 1989.
Style
Sticky Fingers consists of musicians that admire and, several that have performed with, the English rock band The Rolling Stones.[2]
The band not only strives to sound but, also look like The Rolling Stones.[3]
Band Members
Various members have played with Sticky Fingers. The original recording members included:
- Glen Carroll- Lead Vocalist and Songwriter
- Bobby Keys - saxophonist
- Waddy Wachtel - guitarist
- Kenny Aronoff - drummer
- Ian McLagan - keyboardist
- Bernard Fowler – backup vocalist
- Kenny Aaronson – bass guitarist
Album
Sticky Fingers released their album Like a Rolling Stone in November 2012.[4]
In addition to covering Rolling Stones music, the album includes original works in the styling of 1960’s-1970’s classic rock inspired by the sounds of the Rolling Stones.[5]
Album songs:
- One Way Street
- You Baby You
- I Miss the Good Times
- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
- As Good As It Gets
- Tribute
- At First Sight
- Christine
- Lady Blue
- White Roses
- Her Very Last Time
Book
In 2008, author Steven Kurutz released his book “Like a Rolling Stone: The Strange Life of a Tribute Band.” The book captures the tribute band experience while he tagged along with Sticky Fingers as they shadowed the path of The Rolling Stones 2005-2006 tour, playing at nearby taverns and pre-shows.[6]
References
- ↑ “A Rolling Stones Tribute Band.” Entertainment Weekly. July 22, 1994
- ↑ Robbins, Brian. “Sticky Fingers: Like a Rolling Stone.” Jam Bands. March 11, 2014
- ↑ Selzer, H.B. “Local Noise: Sticky Fingers.” The Aquarian Weekly. May 2013
- ↑ “Like a Rolling Stone.” Album released Nov. 17, 2012
- ↑ Garnett, D. “Sticky Fingers: Like a Rolling Stone.” Skope Magazine. June 16, 2014
- ↑ Kurutz, Steven. “Like a Rolling Stone: The Strange Life of a Tribute Band.” Crown Archetype. April 22, 2008. ISBN 0385518900