Episode 018 - Florian de Gelmini

Send us a textYou 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/Dashboard1Join the discussion on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/699030862646261/Chapters00:00 Guest Introduction and a very musical background05:42 Early Keith Richards Influence07:49 The Hidden Kingfishers 12:50 Breaking News: Ronnie Wood's New Single15:09 Becoming a Rolling Stones Fan: A Personal Story21:26 First time seeing The Rolling Stones live26:19 Memorable Venues and Concerts29:30 The Evolution of the Stones' Sound33:44 Personal Highlights and Favorite Songs35:00 Picking 3 favourite songs36:41 Song choice 1 - You Can't Always Get What You Want45:32 The Future of the Rolling Stones53:25 The Influence of Anita Pallenberg and Musicland Studios59:09 Behind the Scenes of 'Black and Blue' Recording01:02:32 The Evolution of Live Performances01:07:49 Song choice 2 - It's Only Rock 'n' Roll01:15:49 Imagine joining the band on stage01:16:49 Thoughts on Hackney Diamonds01:27:33 Choosing a Keith Richards song01:31:00 Song choice 3: Highwire by The Rolling Stones01:39:29 Impact of Bill Wyman01:46:57 One problem about being a Rolling Stones fan01:49:41 Did The Rolling Stones Change your Life?01:51:58 The Room 1009 Virtual MuseumFlorian 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.