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One of the first memories I have of my husband is how he smelled when we first started dating. The cologne he selected for those first few dates when sparks first started flying is engrained in my memory forever and instantly brings me back to those early days whenever I catch a whiff of it.

Much like perfume, cologne has a way of cementing meaningful memories in your mind. If your significant other doesn't already have a signature scent, and you're looking for some inspiration, you're in luck because Parade consulted several fragrance pros to get their picks for the 17 best colognes for men.

Below, the experts share a few practical tips for applying cologne correctly and they explain how long a cologne is typically supposed to last. Since fragrance is a deeply personal product, they also reveal a few tips for choosing the right cologne for your man based on his lifestyle and scent preferences.

Knowing what to look for when you shop for a fragrance is equally important as understanding what you want in a product. With that in mind, the pros are breaking down the different types of men's cologne so you can better determine which one will work best for your guy.

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Top Colognes for Men

• Best Cologne Overall: Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
• Best Cologne for Date Night:Parfums de Marly Percival Eau de Parfum
• Best Cologne for Work:Xerjoff Torino 21 Eau de Parfum
• Best Fresh Cologne: Henry Rose Jake's House Eau de Parfum
• Best Woody Cologne:Electric Wood Extrait by Room 1015
• Best Citrus Cologne: Maya Njie Tropica Eau de Parfum
• Best Spicy Cologne: Carner Barcelona Sandor 70's Eau de Parfum
• Best Long-Lasting Cologne:Nuit de Bakélite by Naomi Goodsir
• Best Affordable Cologne: Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa Eau de Parfum
• Best Luxury Cologne: Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum
• Best Cologne for Summer: Zernell Gillie R&B
• Best Cologne for Everyday Wear:Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée Eau de Parfum
• Best Cologne for Older Men: Mind Games Gambit
• Best Clean Cologne: Octavia Morgan Los Angeles Ciel
• Best Musky Cologne: Narciso Rodriguez For Him Musc Santal Eau De Parfum
• Best Cologne for Sensitive Skin:Fulton & Roark "Lost Man" Solid Cologne
• Best Niche Cologne:Memo Paris Palais Bourbon Eau de Parfum

What Are the Different Types of Men's Cologne?

Octavia Morgan, a fragrance expert and the founder of OCTAVIA MORGAN Los Angeles, says men's fragrances are categorized by fragrance concentration, which "affects both longevity and projection."

"Today, many men's fragrances are marketed as gender-inclusive, allowing consumers to choose scents based on preference rather than traditional categories," she explains.

According to Morgan, there are four main types of men's fragrances. She shares:

• Eau de Cologne (EDC): Eau de cologne typically contains 2 - 5% fragrance oil
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): Eau de toilette contains 5 - 15% fragrance oil
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): Eau de parfum contains 15 - 20% fragrance oil
• Parfum/Extrait de Parfum: This is the highest concentration, often containing 20 - 40% fragrance oil

How To Choose the Right Cologne for Your Man

While shopping for cologne, Morgan recommends choosing a fragrance based on "personality, lifestyle and how he wants to be perceived."

"Most importantly, wear the fragrance for several hours before deciding. The dry down is where a fragrance reveals its true character," she says.

• For the minimalist: Morgan suggests leaning towards clean musks and fresh citrus scents.
• For the professional: For a professional vibe, Morgan says refined woods and aromatic notes are a great option.
• For the adventurer: Marine, green and citrus fragrances work well for the adventurous type, per Morgan.
• For the romantic: The romantic at heart will appreciate notes of amber, spice and warm woods, Morgan says.
• For the luxury lover: Rich woods, incense, leather and niche compositions are best if you're seeking a luxe vibe, per Morgan.

Related: 9 Most-Requested Discontinued Fragrances, According to a Perfume Expert

How To Apply Cologne Correctly

Want to know the real secret to wearing cologne? Morgan says it's all about applying it to moisturized skin, especially the following pulse points:

• Neck
• Behind the ears
• Collarbone
• Wrists

"Avoid rubbing your wrists together, as it can alter the fragrance's evolution. For a more subtle effect, spray once on the chest and once on clothing," she says.

Related: The Perfume Mistake Most People Make Without Realizing It

How Long Should a Cologne Last?

Not sure how long your cologne should realistically last once you've applied it? Here's a general rule of thumb:

• Eau de Cologne (EDC): Two to four hours
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): Four to six hours
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): Six to 10 hours
• Parfum/Extrait de Parfum: Eight to 12 or more hours

"Longevity also depends on skin chemistry, climate and fragrance family. Woods, amber and spices generally last longer than fresh citrus notes," Morgan adds.

Related: These Are the 9 Best-Smelling Perfumes for Women, According to a Fragrance Expert

17 Best Colognes for Men, According to Fragrance Experts1. Best Cologne Overall: Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum, $135

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Susan Ankersen, the co-founder and perfumer at Susan James Fragrances, says that several men in her life wear this best-selling men's fragrance. The earthy and woody cologne has notes of bergamot, patchouli and vanilla absolute, plus smoky accents.

"It's constructed brilliantly and works on almost every skin chemistry. It has that rare quality of smelling expensive without being alienating," the fragrance pro tells Parade.

2. Best Cologne for Date Night: Parfums de Marly Percival Eau de Parfum, $290

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Morgan describes this men's fragrance as "magnetic and polished."

"It strikes the perfect balance between freshness and sensuality, making it a great choice for evenings and intimate occasions," she says.

Fragrance notes include bergamot, lavender, cardamom, tonka bean, white musks and more.

Related: If You Wore These 11 ‘Iconic’ Perfumes in the ’80s, You Have Great Taste

3. Best Cologne for Work: Xerjoff Torino 21 Eau de Parfum, $215

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If you're seeking a scent that works well in the workplace, Morgan recommends this one that's "professional, energetic and sophisticated."

"Its crisp herbal and citrus profile feels elevated without ever becoming distracting in an office setting," she says.

The fresh fragrance incorporates a mix of scents, including mint, lemon, jasmine, lavender, musk, rosemary, verbena and more.

4. Best Fresh Cologne: Henry Rose Jake's House Eau de Parfum, $120

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"Jake's House delivers a refreshing aquatic experience that feels effortlessly modern. It's clean, uplifting and universally appealing," Morgan says.

The fresh unisex scent is clean, light and relaxing. It has several key fragrance notes, including marine, musk, peony, jasmine, musk and neroli.

5. Best Woody Cologne: Electric Wood Extrait by Room 1015, $250

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When Morgan thinks about this cologne, the following words come to mind: "warm, textured and incredibly addictive."

"The sandalwood-forward composition feels both contemporary and timeless," she says.

Fragrance notes include cardamom, nutmeg, oak moss, cedar, vanilla, vetiver, saffron and more.

6. Best Citrus Cologne: Maya Njie Tropica Eau de Parfum, $148

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Morgan is a fan of this "bright, vibrant and effortlessly sophisticated" cologne.

"It has sun-drenched citrus notes that feel fresh and uplifting while maintaining the depth and elegance of a luxury fragrance," she says.

The cologne has notes of citrus, pineapple, fig, iris, coconut, sandalwood and ambergris.

Related: How to Properly Layer Perfume, According to a Fragrance Expert

7. Best Spicy Cologne: Carner Barcelona Sandor 70's Eau de Parfum, $225

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"This fragrance blends spice, warmth and sophistication beautifully. It's bold without being overwhelming and leaves a memorable impression," Morgan says.

Described as a "leathery tobacco" scent by the brand, the cologne has notes of suede accord, balsam, cedar, bergamot, tobacco accord, Spanish leather accord, patchouli essence, oak moss absolute and more.

8. Best Long-Lasting Cologne: Nuit de Bakélite by Naomi Goodsir, $215

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"Nuit de Bakélite is fearless, distinctive and remarkably long-lasting," Morgan says.

The unisex scent is ideal if you're looking for something that'll go the distance and last all day long. It has a variety of notes, including, tuberose, leather, tobacco, wood, violet leaf, orris and more.

9. Best Affordable Cologne: LattafaKhamrah Qahwa Eau de Parfum, $29

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"This scent offers impressive performance and luxury-inspired depth at an accessible price point," Morgan says.

The unisex option features a variety of different fragrance notes, including ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, praline, white flowers, candied fruits, coffee arabica, tonka beans, musk, vanilla and benzoin.

10. Best Luxury Cologne: Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman Eau de Parfum, $265

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"Blue Talisman is a masterclass in modern luxury perfumery. It's luminous, refined and beautifully crafted from top to bottom," Morgan says.

The following notes come together to create a luxurious scent that's housed in a classy blue bottle: mandarin, bergamot, ginger, pear, orange blossom, georgywood, ambrofix, musks and akigalawood.

Related: The 14 Best Jasmine Perfumes for an Intoxicating Floral Scent, According to Fragrance Experts

11. Best Cologne for Summer: Zernell Gillie R&B, $120

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"This fragrance captures the energy of summer through vibrant citrus, airy freshness and effortless style. To me, it's the fragrance equivalent of a perfect summer soundtrack," Morgan says.

The light fragrance is formulated with an array of summery notes including honey tangerine, guava, papaya and white rose, plus some sultry notes like amberwood, cedar and papaya.

12. Best Cologne for Everyday Wear: Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée Eau de Parfum, $168

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"Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée is versatile, polished and endlessly wearable. It's a balance of citrus, woods and mineral freshness. This makes it a fragrance you'll reach for every day no matter what season it is," Morgan says.

The fresh scent has a wide range of notes, including cedrat, juniper berries and timut pepper.

13. Best Cologne for Older Men: Mind Games Gambit, $395

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Alex Shalbaf, co-founder of The Fragrance Group and CEO and co-founder of MIND GAMES, says this next fragrance is named after one of the boldest moves in chess.

"The fragrance carries that same confidence. The lavender and petitgrain at the top give it a classic, refined opening, but the cloves and cardamom underneath tell you this isn't your standard lavender cologne," he says. "By the dry-down, the patchouli and sandalwood bring real weight and warmth. It's the kind of scent that makes more sense the older you get. A younger guy might rush past it. A man who's lived a little will know immediately what he's holding."

14. Best Clean Cologne: Octavia Morgan Los Angeles Ciel, $150

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"This scent captures the feeling of fresh air, clean skin and effortless sophistication. It's refined without being overpowering," Morgan says.

Ideal for sensitive skin, the fragrance is equal parts woody and aquatic and has a long-lasting scent. It features several layers of notes, including oak moss, cedarwood, lemon, bergamot, musk, amber and rich spices.

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15. Best Musky Cologne: Narciso Rodriguez For Him Musc Santal Eau De Parfum, $162

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"Musk is the note that closes the distance between a fragrance and skin. It's why certain people just smell incredible and you can't quite explain it. Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Him is essentially a study in that effect," Ankersen says. "It's built around clean musks and hedione, a molecule that mimics the warmth of human skin chemistry."

The fragrance pro appreciates that there's "no big opening statement" and says the cologne simply smells like "someone you want to be closer to."

Fragrance notes include clary sage, juniper, heart of musc, sandalwood and cedarwood.

16. Best Cologne for Sensitive Skin: Fulton & Roark "Lost Man" Solid Cologne, $70

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According to Ankersen, sensitive skin often handles solid cologne better than traditional formats.

"Spray colognes deliver a high concentration of alcohol directly onto skin and that sometimes can be the source of irritation, not the fragrance itself," she says.

This solid cologne uses an oil and wax base, which Ankersen says offers a "gentler application" and a scent that "releases slowly with body heat rather than hitting all at once."

The fragrance pro appreciates the mix of cedar, vetiver, clary sage and pine fragrance notes.

17. Best Niche Cologne: Memo Paris Palais Bourbon Eau de Parfum, $170

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Ankersen first smelled this fragrance and other scents in the brand's collection nearly seven years ago and "fell in love" with it.

"This one has cardamom and black pepper. It opens a little scratchy, then this gorgeous vanilla and benzoin amber base emerges," she says of the warm and smoky scent. "It's a little like sweetness by a fireplace, maybe in a leather chair and it has great lasting power."

Other notes include cinnamon bark essence, tonka bean absolute, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver essence and more.

How To Store Cologne To Make It Last Longer

Similar to food, certain self care products need to be stored in specific ways to ensure that they last longer. When it comes to cologne, Morgan recommends keeping your favorite bottle away from direct sunlight, excessive heat and humidity.

"Avoid keeping fragrances in the bathroom. A cool, dark drawer or cabinet is ideal," she says.

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Sources:

• Susan Ankersen is the co-founder and perfumer at Susan James Fragrances.
• Octavia Morgan is a fragrance expert and the founder of OCTAVIA MORGAN Los Angeles.
• Alex Shalbaf is the co-founder of The Fragrance Group and CEO and co-founder of MIND GAMES.

The Rolling Stones were making a name for themselves in the 1960's when Mick Jagger and Keith Richards created one of their earliest compositions together, "As Tears Go By", and became a two-time chart success.

Marianne Faithfull was a singer and actor who was one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion. Her first Top 10 single in the UK was "As Tears Go By," which was written by Jagger and Richards. By this time, the two future rock legends weren't yet known as the dynamic songwriting duo, with the 1964 track having been one of their first written works together.

According to reports, Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham realized the band needed to capitalize on songwriting royalties and locked Jagger and Richards in a room to write a "song with brick walls all around it, high windows, and no sex."

“My first reaction,” Keith later recounted, “was, ‘Who do you think I am, John Lennon?’ At that time, for me, songwriting was somebody else’s job. My job was to play guitar and that’s what I wanted to do. I didn’t think I’d be a songwriter any more than I’d be a nuclear physicist on the side. It was a different area of operation," said Keith, according to UDiscover Music.

When Jagger and Richards emerged from the room, they immediately thought what they had written was a "terrible piece of tripe." To their surprise, Oldham thought it was going to be a hit, with Richards stating, "we actually sold this stuff, and it actually made money. Mick and I were thinking, this is money for old rope! Mick and I knew by now that really our job was to write songs for the Stones."

When it came to the recording of "As Tears Go By," they felt it wasn't meant for the band, and it was instead given to Faithful. Oldham had previously met her at a party for the Rolling Stones and was struck by her looks.

"He handed me a scrawled lyric sheet, and I went back into the studio and did it. As soon as I heard the cor anglais playing the opening bars, I knew it was going to work. After a couple of takes, it was done. Andrew came and gave me a big hug. 'Congratulations darling. You've got yourself a number six,' he said," she once said.

Her version of "As Tears Go By" became her debut single, placing No. 9 on the UK charts. In some interviews, Faithful claims that Jagger wrote it for her, while on other occasions she states it wasn't. The two would be one of the '60s "it" couples, having dated from 1966 to 1970.

A year later, in 1965, the Rolling Stones released their own version of "As Tears Go By," which critics called a "beautiful folk-flavored ballad...baroque, semiclassical smash hit!" It landed at No.6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 10 on the Easy Listening chart. The track was an instant success among fans.

Related: 1978 Rock Ballad, Written as an Apology to a Bandmate, Remains a Classic Soft Rock Anthem

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If your patio or backyard is missing a little pizzazz, a fountain could be the cozy upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Garden fountains add character while making any space more peaceful with the relaxing sound of trickling water.

Right now, Walmart shoppers can save more than 50% on a cottage-inspired fountain that’s perfect for creating a cozy backyard escape. The Costway 2-Tier Barrel Waterfall Fountain is on sale for just $70, down from $160. Reviewers highlighted the fountain’s “first-class” construction and said it was “easy to assemble.” 

Costway 2-Tier Barrel Waterfall Fountain, $70 (was $160) at Walmart

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Made from sturdy solid fir, it features a rustic two-tier barrel design that shoppers said blends beautifully with outdoor decor and plants. At 17.5 inches wide and 23 inches high, it’s a charming addition to a yard that doesn’t take up a lot of space. Even when it’s not running, shoppers said it works beautifully as a decorative accent.

One shopper called it a “very cute fountain that works perfectly on my patio,” adding that it “blends in well with my decor and plants.” Another reviewer described it as an “adorable outdoor fountain.”

At just 13 pounds, this fountain can easily be moved around. It has a 120V UL-certified pump that keeps water flowing through the two barrels, resulting in a “super relaxing” trickle that can turn any outdoor corner into an escape, according to reviewers. 

There is also a knob for you to adjust the water flow to your preference. “This fountain is the piece for your patio if you like to hear water,” one shopper said.  

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For anyone looking to beautify their garden or backyard, the Costway 2-Tier Barrel Fountain is an easy way to add rustic charm for just $70. This Walmart deal won’t last forever, so now is a great time to grab one while it’s marked down by more than 50%. 

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No metal band is drawing crowds to stadiums quite like Metallica. The iconic '80s trash metal band has been taking Europe by storm this summer with their massive heavy metal spectacles. Countless stadiums across the continent have been "riding the lightning" with the band for some fantastically unforgettable concerts.

One of the best parts of a concert than can often go overlooked is the crowd itself. Shows can be made or broken by how engaged fans are and how excited they are to be there. An issue that many people take with modern concerts is the presence of phones. Many see it as a huge distraction that takes away from the atmosphere and enjoyment of the moment. This isn't really a debate happening at Metallica shows however, as a new video is shocking the internet.

At Metallica's recent show in London, a birds eye view of the crowd caught a group of people all in tune with the music, with far less phones than one might expect.

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The way the crowd moves like waves is so cool, and it's something that's a bit hard to see nowadays. Regardless of where you stand on filming concerts, it's something a ton of people are going to do, making coordinated crowd efforts like this harder and harder to find.

Fans agreed, taking to the comments to share their amazement at how amazing the crowd looked at the show.

"Good to see people have put their phones away & are enjoying 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' properly."

"What an awesome crowd! 🤟🤟🤘🤘"

"THIS IS WHAT A CONCERT SHOULD LOOK LIKE! NO PHONES JUST THE MUSIC AND YOU!"

Metallica continues to cultivate a great atmosphere for their concerts. Their fans are lucky to have such a great environment to rock out to some killer music.

Related: Legendary Metal Singer, Ranked the Genre's Best Ever, Would Have Turned 84 Today

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Kathy Griffin is keeping us on our toes.

In an Instagram shared on Friday, the comedian, 65, let her followers know that her previous post, which was seemingly a hard launch of a relationship with a 22-year-old was a "social media sociological experiment."

"No, I’m not dating this 22 year-old," she said. "He was helping me with security during my trip to NYC. But ...what if I were? The reactions were fascinating."

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She went on to explain that on Instagram, the comments she received were mostly supportive, while over on Threads the feedback was much more negative.

"Older men have been dating younger women since the beginning of time," she wrote. "Just ask Luke Wilson, 54, who just had a beautiful baby with his 24-year-old girlfriend or Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, Jay-Z and Beyonce...some of the most long-lasting beautiful relationships in my beloved (though ageist and sexist) industry."

"Relax... just a little harmless fun with you guys with an IG post," she concluded, and shared information of her upcoming tour. "You guys know me. Always workin [sic]."

Commenters immediately responded to the prank in support of the comedian.

"Great experiment I love it," one said. "It just goes to show you how asinine people are jumping into conclusions thinking they know f---ing everything."

"Love this my Queen," another said.

"Kathy: After everything that you’ve been through during the last seven years, you are entitled to date anyone that you deem suitable," another wrote, referring to her controversial past.

The original post, which made waves on Thursday showed the longtime comedian holding hands with the younger man in question.

“He’s 22. Have at it, internet,” she captioned the Instagram photo.

Related: 65-Year-Old Comedian Goes Instagram Official with 22-Year-Old Boyfriend, and Fans Are Obsessed

Funny enough though, Griffin has dated, and married, younger men in the past.

In 2001, she married Matt Moline, who was almost 10 years younger than her. The two divorced in 2006. The actress remarried in 2020 at age 59. Her second husband, Randy Bick, was 42, they divorced five years later.

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Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, better get ready!

The popular author revealed that she has a new book coming out and even revealed the exact release date. However, regrading what the book is about, Reid isn't giving anything away.

"See you on 3.2.27," she captioned her post on Instagram, which showed a car with a California license plate that says "TJR27."

And fans are beyond excited, leaving comments on her post.

"We are soooo back," one person wrote.

"babe I’m still recovering from atmosphere wdym," another person commented.

"IM READY TO BE BROKEN," a fan posted.

"OMG NO WAY!!!," another fan said.

"Whatever it is I’ve got the snacks and some hot tea ready to go!," one fan expressed.

Others were even going as far as to guess what the photo of the truck could be referencing.

"Hud’s truck?!?! 👀," someone wrote, referencing Reid's character Hud from her historical fiction novel Malibu Rising.

"Malibu rising movie?????," another person guessed.

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Reid has released numerous popular novels, including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which is being developed into a movie that will be directed by Anna Kendrick. The story follows a young journalist who is given the hard task of writing a biography about Evelyn Hugo, a star who disappeared from the public eye but is well known for having seven husbands throughout her life.

Her other books include Forever Interrupted, After I Do, Maybe In Another Life, One True Loves, Daisy Jones & The Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto is Back. Specifically, Daisy Jones & The Six was developed into an Amazon Prime television series, which came out in 2023. Her ninth novel, which was a historical romance titled Atmosphere, was published in June 2025 and earned high praise, becoming a national bestseller as well as being a number one bestseller on the New York Times.

When it comes to "getting their flowers," The Yardbirds' bouquets didn't come until much later in life. And when you consider the rock royalty that passed through the band, it is mind-blowing to think about how badly everyone missed out on their greatness in real time.

It all began in 1963 with Keith Relf on vocals and mouth organ, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith, drummer Jim McCarty, alongside guitarists Chris Dreja and Tony Topham. Far Out Magazine flags that the band got its early start as the "unremarkable" backup band for blues artist Cyril Davies.

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That's not how history would remember them, though. In fact, they'd go on to be remembered as one of the most ahead-of-their-time acts in rock history.

"We were sort of an early psychedelic band, almost heavy metal ... but really, a blues band," McCarty told the New Jersey Herald in a 2018 interview. "We were sort of ground-breakers. We did some unusual things. We just had fun with the music and tried to make it different and original."

Related: 1965 Classic Rock Hit, Written by an 18-Year-Old, Was Rejected by Record Label Before Topping the Charts

The Three Yardbirds Guitarists

To be able to pull off that untouchable, new-wave sound, you needed some serious talent, and the Yardbirds were like a flame to those skilled moths.

• Eric Clapton (1963): First up was Clapton himself, who Genesis Publications reports joined after watching them play a gig on October 13. He replaced their former 16-year-old guitarist and saw them through two albums and two hit singles, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" and "For Your Love."
  
  "Though we weren't yet in the big-money league, we were making enough for me to buy my first serious guitar, a cherry red Gibson ES-335, which was the instrument of my dreams," the outlet reports he said.
  
  McCarty claims Clapton left in 1965 to pursue a more bluesy sound as the band departed from it, and also intimated he had beef with their bass player at the time, according to Guitar Player.
• Jeff Beck (1965):Jeff Beck was the next to take up the axe with the Yardbirds, and his time was considered the most "commercially successful," according to Copper. While playing with them, the sound got a little more psychedelic, with hits like “Shapes of Things” and “Over, Under, Sideways, Down.” After Beck's departure, he formed The Jeff Beck Group, which featured a young Rod Stewart as the lead vocalist.
• Jimmy Page (1966): Funnily enough, Ultimate Classic Rock reports that Page originally turned down the Yardbirds in 1964, but suggested Beck since they were friends. He hung around a lot of their gigs, and by 1966, another vacancy opened in the band when their bassist left. Page, considered one of—if not the greatest—guitarists in the world, joined initially as the bassist. The Beck-Page overlap was short-lived after Beck was booted from the band. Page then took over as lead guitarist and stayed for a few years before forming Led Zeppelin.

The Yardbirds were a revolving door of legendary talent, but perhaps the most impressive thing about them is that they are still touring together. Currently, the lineup features McCarty (drums, vocals) alongside John Idan, Godfrey Townsend, Myke Scavone, and Kenny Aaronson. While there are no shows scheduled for the rest of 2026 as of yet, who knows what the future could hold?

A selfie of Mackenzie Shirilla was shared on her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, which prompted a review.

However, it was determined by the Office of Victim Services and the Office of the Chief Inspector that Shirilla did not post the photo herself because “incarcerated individuals do not have access to social media platforms on the ViaPath tablets.” She will not be disciplined for the photo.

The caption on the photo aimed to bring attention to her case as she and her family ask the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider her latest appeal

"Mackenzie is trying to do better every day and holding on to hope," the post read. "Her post conviction relief was denied due to a deadline technicality. The decision has nothing to do with the contents of it, it was unable to even be reviewed. Her appellate lawyer missed a deadline by filing it one day late due to a leap year, which also makes HIM ineffective assistance of council.

"Mackenzie and her family (along with everyone’s help) will respectfully continue to do everything they can so that the merits of the brief can be heard, just as anyone else would do in their position," they continued. "Keep sharing everything you can and Please sign and share this petition for a fair re-trial. We ALL deserve fair representation and once you review her case you’ll agree she did not get that. Please click, sign, and share the petition in her bio. Thank you. - Mackenzie Shirilla’s Support Team #freemackenzie #mackenzieshirilla #wrongfullyconvicted #thecrash"

This comes after the Supreme Court of Ohio denied her appeal, saying that it would not review due to the late filing and “that the trial court correctly determined it was without jurisdiction to consider the petition.”

Shirilla is serving a 15-to-life sentence for crashing her car into a building at nearly 100 mph in 2022, which killed her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend Davion Flanagan. The case was brought back into the spotlight following the debut of the Netflix documentary The Crash in May. Her first parole hearing is set for September 2037, when she is 33.

Legendary bassist Eric Bass of Shinedown has revealed he won’t be joining the popular rock band for the opening dates of their massive tour, set to launch on Saturday, July 11 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 

In a video posted on Instagram, the 51-year-old rocker announced that he has been struggling with his mental health and is currently receiving treatment at the Medical University of South Carolina. 

"I don't know any other way to do this other than just to do it off the cuff, none of this is prepared,” Bass began his message to the fans on Friday, July 10. “But I have an announcement to make: I'm not going to be joining the band at the beginning of this tour that starts in a few days.” 

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"I had a pretty serious mental health crash, I guess you could say, a few weeks ago, and I don't really feel it's the wise thing for me to do, to go out on tour right now,” he reasoned, without going into too much detail about his situation. “I debated whether to make this announcement at all and just not be there and show back up when it's time, but mental health being such a thing that I have championed and the band has championed, that it would be not the best look to maybe seem like I'm ashamed of it."

Bass went on to add that while he will be absent for some shows, Josh Sturm of the band Kairos and Zack Mack will fill in for him. He also noted that he hopes to resume the tour before it ends. However, he shared that, as of right now, he is uncertain of the date that he will mark his return. 

"I don't have a timeline for that right now,” he explained. “Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later, but I want to make sure that I’m safe. I'm very blessed to be able to take a break like this. I know a lot of people can't."

In closing, Bass took some time out to be a voice for anyone else who may be struggling with their mental health. 

He said, “If you’re going through a mental health crisis, give yourself time…reach out to people. I did something I’ve never done before in my 51 years on earth: I reached out to someone and said, ‘I can’t do this on my own, and I need help.’” 

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit their website.

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Fans excited for Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro will have a whole new way to enjoy the show beyond just tuning in week after week.

Announced Friday, via the Instagram account for DWTSalum Danielle Fishel's, Pod Meets World, the '90s sitcom star along with pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy will be hosting a podcast, entitled Stepping on Toes, which will recap the competition.

"Hear from a dance expert (and Val) as they breakdown every move, and find who will be joining the ballroom this upcoming season," the announcement read.

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Commenters were quick to call Fishel a "podcast queen" since, along with her Boy Meets World recap podcast, during her time on DWTS' Season 34 she also hosted Danielle with the Stars where she talked about her experience on the show and chatted with previous celebrities, like Jodie Sweetin, who also competed. She's also the host of Teen Beat, a podcast where she interviews celebrities from Mya to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.

Chmerkovskiy and Fishel also teased the announcement with a cheeky Instagram reel posted on Thursday.

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro will be hosted by Robert Irwin, who won the most recent season of the ballroom dance competition.

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As the premiere date of the DWTS spin-off show approaches next week, more and more info has been released — including the names and backstories of the hopefuls themselves. One of the contestants is actually Ezra Sosa's sister, Stephani Sosa.

Specifically for Irwin, he told Parade that the role of host was "interesting."

"I had spent three months in the ballroom dancing, and then all of a sudden, I was actually like a host and sort of almost a mentor to these incredible dancers," he said. "Not a mentor for how to dance; they’re better than I’ll ever be. But to mentor how to tell stories through dance and how to really express yourself and your creativity. And it was fun to watch people, the best in their craft, just giving everything to what they love."

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro premieres on Monday July 13th at at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The first episode of Stepping on Toes will be released the following day.

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When it’s too warm for full-length pajamas but you still want a little coverage, this cropped set hits the sweet spot. The Martha Stewart V-Neck 2-Piece Pajama Set is currently on sale at JCPenney for just $28 down from $54, with code BARBEQUE. It comes in three cheerful prints and is available in sizes small through extra large.

The set includes a V-neck button-front top with short sleeves and matching capri pants. The bottoms feature a pull-on fit and an adjustable elastic drawstring waist, and both pieces are made from a rib-knit blend of 67% polyester, 25% rayon, and 8% spandex, giving them a soft, stretchy feel. They’re also machine washable, so upkeep is a breeze.

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The cropped pants and short sleeves make this set especially ideal for warm weather. You get more coverage than what shorts provide without too much extra fabric, and the button-front top is easy to slip on and off. It’s also cute enough to wear through breakfast, so you can finally give that mismatched oversized T-shirt and pajama pants combination a night off.

One shopper called them “lovely pajamas” that are “comfy and soft” without feeling too warm, and also said the “fit was perfect.” Another said the set is “perfect for Florida weather,” which makes it especially appealing for hot summer nights. A third bought it as the “perfect gift” for someone packing for vacation, so it could also be a cute pick for an upcoming summer trip.

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The prints make this set even more fun for summer. The gossamer green color has a pale sage background covered in yellow lemons, leafy branches, and tiny flowers, while the cashmere blue style mixes soft blue and beige florals. The flushing pink option has a light pink base with a small, scattered print in pink and navy, and the ribbed texture adds a cozy detail.

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The soft ribbed fabric, cropped pants, and cheerful prints make this set an easy choice for summer. You can pick from bright lemons, pale blue florals, or a playful pink print, all for less than $30, so be sure to get the Martha Stewart V-Neck 2-Piece Pajama Set with code BARBEQUE while the discount still applies.

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Most take a family photo, but KevinBacon and KyraSedgwick chose a path a little more their style. 

The legendary actor couple and their children, SosieBacon and TravisBacon, have made a movie, well, they made Family Movie. 

The horror comedy follows a close-knit family that works on low-budget horror films. While shooting, a real murder occurs and changes everything. 

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick recently spoke to Variety about the film. 

“We were really interested in a family that makes horror movies together. After the pandemic was over and the strikes were over, we met some writers and gave them that pitch,” Sedgwick explained.

The couple explained that “it’s not a reality show.” They made sure the project resembled the fictitious family of the Smiths. 

“What was cool from the very first read was that it wasn’t us. We didn’t want to play ourselves. There’s enough of us and of our family dynamics, but we’re not making a documentary about our lives,” Bacon said.

The film also includes some nods to classic horror cinema. 

“There’s a dog called Valentine, which was the character Kevin played in Tremors, and Phil the goat is named after Black Phillip in [Robert Eggers’ folk horror] TheWitch,” lists Sedgwick. 

The Footloose actor acknowledged the “nepo baby” discourse, but said his children found the arts on their own. 

“We didn’t encourage our children to become artists. It’s not that we said no, and we were happy to give them music lessons and be there for school plays or whatever,” he shared. “But we also knew that being an artist, or a creative person, means a lot of rejection. Nobody wants that for their children.” 

Bacon continued: “They never watched our movies growing up and were on sets only when they were very little. That being said, in the old days, if your dad was a blacksmith, you were probably going to be a blacksmith too. We’re people who make creative stuff, but if one of them was a doctor and another a lawyer or a plumber, we’d still love them just as much.”

It's time for a Costcorun with a side of birthday party cake to mark half a century of wholesome wholesale shopping pride. The beloved American nationwide brand is celebrating the predecessor to its shopping model, Price Club, which Costco acquired in 1993. According toCostco Connection, the original Price Mart location in San Diego opened on July 12, 1976, laying the groundwork for the members-only wholesale mart industry that American businesses and families have flocked to since.

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This weekend, many shoppers have posted on social media that on their Costco run, they've found themselves welcomed to a tasty treat to ring in the company's golden milestone. Here's a video from Costco Hot Finds on Instagram.

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Many Costco cardholders posted on the R/CostcoReddit member hub to confirm their warehouses had cake slices too: "I was at a (MA) Costco & can confirm (I had a piece of cake 🎂)"

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The beloved brand has garnered a dedicated shopper base due to its values and commitment to never price-gouge its members, keeping its brands accessible as the economy has evolved. This point of pride has been most famously represented by their refusal to raise the cost of their $1.50 hot dog deal, which caused a viral wave of goodwill among loyal shoppers when Costco CEO Ron Vachris was featured on the official Instagramfor the company, promising, "The hot dog price will not change as long as I'm around."

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So stop by your local Costco to see if this weekend's sample crawl comes with a slice of birthday cake. And don't forget to raise a toast to the iconic brand and check out those really cool Costco official-branded shirts, which, much like the fan-fave Kirkland Signature logo-stamped dog clothes, have been hard to find because fans have been selling them out. That's how much fans love the trusted national bulk retail treasure (trove).

​Suzanne Collins struck a chord with readers when she published The Hunger Games. And now, nearly 20 years later, the dystopian novel has claimed the No. 1 spot for best-selling books of all time on Amazon.

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Published in September 2008, The Hunger Games was an instant bestseller, and it’s easy to see why: nonstop action, nail-biting suspense, and high-stakes romance. What's not to love?

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The story follows the gut-wrenching journey of Katniss Everdeen, a fiercely resilient and pragmatic 16-year-old thrust into a reaping process that involves fighting to the death on national television. Set in a dystopian nation called Panem, the plot follows 24 tributes from the country’s 12 districts as they compete in the Hunger Games as punishment for a war that occurred 75 years earlier.  

Transcending gender, age, and generation, the story captivated a diverse audience, becoming one of the defining young-adult novels of the 21st century. Thanks in large part to Collins' reluctantly defiant protagonist.

“It's this awakening,” Collins told NPR in 2009, just before the release of the second book in the series. “This is not a character who starts out as this hot-headed rebel. This is someone who has, you know, rebel status thrust upon her and is not always comfortable with it, did not plan on it, but eventually is able to carry it.”

Inspiration for The Hunger Games came from several places, one of which was Greek mythology, specifically the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, which illustrates a brutal tribute of sacrificing young men and maidens to be devoured by the creature, imposed by Crete on Athens after losing a war.

“Even when I was a child, I was blown away by how evil that was,” Collins said. “Crete was sending this very clear message, which was if you mess with us, we’ll do something worse than kill you. We will kill your children.”

Pair that with good old reality television and violent news coverage, and you have a winning plot for a book.

“If you take elements of the two types of programming I was watching, reality television and war coverage, competition, fighting to the death, entertainment, violence, audience participation, what you come up with is a gladiator game.”

‘The Hunger Games’ Series

• The Hunger Games (2008)
• Catching Fire (2009)
• Mockingjay (2010)
• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)
• Sunrise on the Reaping (2025)

Winner of more than 50 distinct honors, including the prominent Hal Clement Young Adult Award from the Golden Duck Awards, The Hunger Games has endured with the original trilogy and two prequels, a massive blockbuster film franchise, and continued popularity on BookTok.

As more generations discover the book and resonate with its themes of rebellion, oppression, and unconditional love, its legacy grows stronger. Now, with all five Hunger Games films returning to theaters this fall in celebration of the new movie adaptation, Sunrise on the Reaping, premiering in November, its momentum continues.

It’s the latest reminder that Katniss Everdeen’s story continues to find new readers nearly two decades after first captivating the world.

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Katy Perry's newest TikTok isn't just getting attention for her latest single — it's the surprise appearance by boyfriendJustin Trudeau that's melting fans' hearts.

On Thursday, July 9, the pop superstar shared a playful TikTok featuring the former Canadian Prime Minister, dancing along to her new song, "Watch It Burn."

The clip opens with Perry singing directly to the camera before the beat drops and she begins hopping backward to reveal a group of friends dancing behind her. Moments later, Trudeau bounds into the frame, smiling at Perry while enthusiastically joining the fun.

"Ancient texts say that if you hop to this song you will get 1,000 years of good luck," Perry joked in the video's caption.

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He's way more than just a surprise cameo, of course: Trudeau has fully embraced his role as Perry's biggest supporter. Last month, according to Billboard, he skipped Canada's opening FIFA World Cup match to attend Perry's appearance at the United States vs. Paraguay game, later joking on X that "sometimes supportive boyfriend duties call."

It's all just another milestone in the books for the couple, who have been dating since July 2025.

In June, they made their red carpet debut at the premiere of Perry's The Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris concert film.

During a Q&A, per the outlet, Perry described Trudeau as "the love of my life," adding that, “I fly super high. Sometimes I need to be anchored. To have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole.”

Fans couldn't get enough of the couple's chemistry in the new TikTok.

"The way he looks at her 😭🥹," one viewer commented.

Another fan from Canada wrote, "From one Canadian: it's nice to see Justin looking genuinely happy again. Life's too short not to enjoy the good moments. 🇨🇦"

"I love seeing our old prime minister having the time of his life. 🥰," another added, while a fourth joked, "I will only ever see him as Katy Perry's boyfriend now 🥰🇨🇦❤️."

Today, The Rolling Stones dropped their 25th studio album "Foreign Tongues," and along with it came a great release party that gave us some exciting moments.

The album has had quite the press run leading up to today, with the band getting very candid about their age, careers, legacy, and how music is still a passion for them. If there's one word I can describe the release of "Foreign Tongues" with, it's "fun." The band seems to be happy, healthy, and incredibly energized about their new music, which is great considering they've been putting music out for 62 years.

At the album release party, the band put on a great, up close performance of "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and they stunned the audience with how good they still sound all these years later.

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It's really tough to hear the age with these guys. The talent they've managed to preserve over the years extremely impressive. Not only does their music sound timeless, but they do too!

Fans were blown away by the performance and especially excited to have such an up close view of the action. They left their excited thoughts down in the comments section of the video.

"How can you not like the Stones?"

"The boys doin' what they do best! Keep on rocking..! 🎸 🎸 🎤"

"The old guy still has it. Pretty amazing!"

It's both strange and exciting to know that the Stones have a new album out today. It's a total blast from the past as well as an incredibly exciting moment in present music history. "Foreign Tongues" is out now, and with how good the band is still sounding live, I'm sure they've got plenty left in the tank and plenty of rocking new songs to show off.

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After publishing her "famous women quartet," which included the smash hit, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, author Taylor Jenkins Reid sought to publish something unlike her other bodies of work. Jenkins Reid studied the space program extensively, even living in Houston for months as part of her research. What was born became her ninth novel, the standalone historical romance Atmosphere, published last year in June of 2025.

Atmosphere was heavily anticipated with Book Riotlabeling it "the biggest book of the summer." The book was a national bestseller and released as a number one bestseller for the New York Times.

The love story has held tight to its popularity status, and as of this summer in 2026, it is still the number 2 most-read book of the year according to Goodreads. The book is only outranked by The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. As of this month, readers on Goodreads have shelved Atmosphere more than 800,000 times.

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Atmosphere begins in 1980, with space-obsessed Joan Goodwin being selected from a pool of thousands of applicants for Houston’s Johnson Space Center to be one of the first women to enter the highly competitive Space Shuttle Program. Previously an astronomer and physics professor, Joan enters the program with dozens of other exceptional candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, mission specialist Lydia Danes, warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, and Vanessa Ford, a magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer.

Set between a crisis occurring in 1984 and the lives of Joan and her fellow potential astronauts in the earlier years, the novel oscillates between the unlikely friends and lovers preparing for their first flights, while Joan discovers passion and a romance she never could have imagined leading her to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the world.

A film adaptation of Atmosphere has been announced, with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck of Captain Marvel attached to adapt the book for the big screen.

Atmosphere is out now wherever books are sold.

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If outfitting your home with designer furniture isn't in your budget, it's possible to unearth pieces that mimic the styles from Pottery Barn, West Elm, or Crate & Barrel at significantly lower prices — if you know where to look. The Zinus Aidan Sling Accent Chair is one such find, and I recently spotted it on sale at two major retailers for a fraction of the cost of its premium counterpart. One Amazon shopper called it a "perfect dupe for the West Elm chair."

Normally $65 at Walmart and $80 at Amazon, this stylish chair is currently on sale for just $54 at both retailers in the oatmeal shade. Walmart also has the chair in navy for $90 and light gray for $148, while at Amazon, you can snag it in black for $84, dark gray for $87, or navy for $90. No matter which color you choose, this accent chair offers a high-end look that's incredibly similar to a popular premium style that retails for upwards of $1,000.

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This armchair's low-profile silhouette boasts a minimalist, industrial-inspired design featuring a modern powder-coated black steel frame. Plush cushions with textured upholstery are cradled in a sling-style seat that makes a relaxing spot for lounging comfortably. Measuring approximately 35 inches high, 31 inches wide, and 31 inches deep, the chair is compact enough that it won't overwhelm small spaces, but its sturdy design can support up to 250 pounds.

The chair's "soft yet supportive" cushions are filled with shredded memory foam. Shipped in vacuum-sealed packaging, Amazon reviewers mentioned needing to fluff the cushions quite a bit upon arrival. However, after a day or so, the foam should expand fully to create a "comfy" seat. Shoppers at Walmart and Amazon also shared that assembling the metal frame was straightforward, taking most people approximately half an hour to complete.

Described as "sleek and chic," Walmart reviewers said this piece has the appearance of a much more "expensive" accent chair. "It looks quite high-end," one Walmart shopper raved.

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While it has been years since the Rolling Stones' longtime drummer, Charlie Watts, died in 2021, he is still a part of the band's new music — literally. Drumming from one of the late musician's final studio recording sessions is featured in the band's new album, Foreign Tongues, on the track "Hit Me In The Head."

In a new interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood honored Watts in their revealing conversation. They confirmed that Watts' drumming featured on the album was originally recorded in Los Angeles, Calif., while the Rolling Stones were working on their last album, Hackney Diamonds.

They then praised Watts' passion for the music and credited him with pushing the band to perform together in one room, which isn't often done anymore in modern music recording.

Richards said, "If the only thing you're fighting is the room and the song, you're okay, as long as you're not fighting each other. It was fun to make."

He went on, "Everybody was right on it, [including] Steve Jordan and Darryl Jones, the 'new' rhythm section. I'm sure Charlie Watts was beaming down on us, so I feel good about that." Jordan stepped in as the band's new drummer after Watts' death, while Jones is the band's bassist.

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Lowe said that hearing Watts' drumming in the album was "moving," only for Wood to tease that it might not be the last fans hear of Watts. He claimed they still have "a few beats of his in the bag" from his final recording sessions that could make an appearance in future tracks.

During the conversation, Jagger also compared Watts' drumming style to that of Jordan, saying, "Whatever style he played always had swing. It wasn't like a loud powerful drummer, he was a more subtle, he was a jazz drummer really, that played rock very well."

Referring to their new drummer, he said of Jordan, "Steve's very loud in the room compared to Charlie."

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It's not uncommon for bands to take time off or even break up for short periods of time, but one legendary metal band has been crowned No. 1 for having stayed active since the start of their career.

Between band tensions, going solo, or even getting fired, some bands like Black Sabbath have had their drama-fueled stories. In a list compiled by LoudWire, only one topped their list of longest-running metal bands that never broke: Iron Maiden.

Iron Maiden has been active since their debut in 1975, marking 51 years since they've been rocking out on stage and releasing music. Let's be clear: the list has ranked the band based on their having never announced an official breakup or even a hiatus. Over the years, Iron Maiden has gone through several lineup changes with its members, with bassist Steve Harris and guitarist Dave Murray remaining as original members.

"It’s a bit unreal, really,” Harris told Kerrang!. “It's a big number and you think, ‘Wow’ and it’s a bit scary as well, but it's amazing that we're still doing it I can’t speak for the rest of them, but for me, I'm 70 now and I can't believe I'm 70. Same with the band. I don't know what you're supposed to feel like when you're 70 or in a 50-year-old band, but I feel alright, really!”

The band originally formed in Leyton, East London, thanks to Harris, a few months before Christmas. Some can guess that Harris got their name from the 1939 film The Man in the Iron Mask, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. When Iron Maiden first formed, it went through changing members pretty quickly and originally included Harris, Paul Mario Day, Dave Sullivan, Terry Rance, and Ron Matthews.

By the time the band worked on their debut album, Iron Maiden, which was released in 1980, the lineup had changed to include Harris, Paul Di'Anno, Murray, Dennis Stratton, and Clive Burr. The band went through another shakeup over the next two years, with Bruce Dickinsontaking on vocals, Adrian Smith on guitar, and Nicko McBrain on drums.

Throughout Iron Maiden's career, their biggest breakthrough as metal icons came with the released on The Number of the Beast album in 1982. It featured classics like "Run to the Hills," "The Number of the Beast," and "Hallowed Be Thy Name." The following years further cemented them as a leading band in the metal genre with the albums Powerslave, Piece of Mind, Somewhere in Time, and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son.

Decades later, the band is still releasing new music, with their 17th studio album, Senjutsu, having been released in 2021. Runner-up on Loudwire's list is none other than Saxon, who formed in 1977.

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