Thursday, December 2, 2010

VIDEO: Ronnie Wood joins ex-Rolling Stones for 100 Club benefit

The NME reports that Ronnie Wood joined two former members of The Rolling Stones onstage Wednesday night at a benefit gig for London's 100 Club.

Organized by blues guitarist Stephen Dale Petit, the gig - which took place at the venue - saw Wood play with his predecessor in the band Mick Taylor, as well as their early bassist Dick Taylor, reports BBC 6Music.

"Are we ready to continue saving the 100 Club?" Wood asked the audience at one point, in reference to the threat facing the club due to rising rental costs.

The trio jammed on a version of blues standard “Spoonful” at the gig.

Fans have been pledging money at Savethe100club.co.uk to help and save the 100 Club, with musicians including Liam Gallagher, Frank Black and Bobby Gillespie adding their support.

Speaking about the club's current position, owner Jeff Horton said: "There's no question we're going to have to go down the route of sponsorship, because the club can't exist without one, but it's not just about a cheque-writing exercise."

Ronnie Wood – Fancy Pants
100 Club benefit
100 Club – London, UK – December 1, 2010


Mick Taylor with Stephen Dale Petit – People Talk
100 Club benefit
100 Club – London, UK – December 1, 2010


Mick Taylor with Stephen Dale Petit – You Shook Me
100 Club benefit
100 Club – London, UK – December 1, 2010