Sticky Fingers (tribute band) explained

Sticky Fingers
Origin:	United States
Genre:	Classic rock
Years Active:	1989–present
Website:	http://www.stickyfingersband.com/
Current Members:	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

Sticky Fingers is a California and New York-based The Rolling Stones tribute/original recording band.^[1] It was formed by singer Glen Carroll in 1989 after his military service.^[2]

Band members

Various members have played with Sticky Fingers during recording sessions and gigs.

Band consists of musicians that admire and several that have performed with The Rolling Stones.^[3] Carroll started as the band's drummer, but became the lead singer after "going through several vocalists a month".^[4]

Album

Sticky Fingers released their album "Like a Rolling Stone" in November 2012.^[5]

It includes original works in the styling of 1960's-1970's classic rock inspired by the sounds of the Rolling Stones.^[6] The Skope Magazine, which has reviewed the release, acknowledges this feature as well as stylistic variety of some of songs resulting from influences of "George Thorogood and the Destroyers" and “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett.^[7]

Track listing

All songs written by Glen Carroll unless otherwise noted.

Personnel

Credits adapted from waddywachtelinfo.com.

• Glen Carroll – vocals, percussion, background Vocals (tracks 1 - 11)
• Waddy Wachtel – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro, slide guitar, guitar solos (tracks 1 - 11)
• Kenny Aronoff – drums, percussion (tracks 1 - 11)
• Kenny Aaronson – bass, pedal steel (tracks 1 - 11)
• Bobby Keys – saxophone (tracks 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
• Bernard Fowler – background vocals (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 11)

• Andy Johns – producer
• Fred Knoblock – Engineer
• Rene Van Verseveld – engineer
• Nate Staley – engineer
• Niko Bolas – mixing
• Ron McMaster – mastering
• John Pasche – album art
• Jim Steinfeldt – insert photos

"Like a Rolling Stone" is the "Top 10 Album" in 2013 according to 'The Aquarian Weekly' writers.^[8]

'Like a Rolling Stone' Book

In 2008, author Steven Kurutz released his book “Like a Rolling Stone: The Strange Life of a Tribute Band.”^[9] It features Glen Carroll on the cover and observes the world of Sticky Fingers while they repeated the path of The Rolling Stones 2005-2006 tour, playing at different places.^[10]

Steven Kurutz defines Sticky Fingers as a tribute band because these musicians not only strives to sound but also look like The Rolling Stones.^[11] As Kurutz says, such tribute bands "dedicate themselves to one particular group and try to emulate them".^[12]

Television

In January, 2013 the Sticky Fingers were invited as guest judges on WCBS-FM's "Jukebox Jury: Should There Be A Rock & Roll Retirement Age?" discussing iconic rock bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys, which are still not only making influence on the modern rock scene but recording new music.^{[13] [14]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.ew.com/article/1994/07/22/rolling-stones-tribute-band “A Rolling Stones Tribute Band.”
2. Web site: Sticky Fingers to rock Kayak Festival. nurun.com. Timmins Press. en-CA. 2017-03-28.
3. Robbins, Brian. “Sticky Fingers: Like a Rolling Stone.” Jam Bands. March 11, 2014
4. Web site: Local Noise: Sticky Fingers. The Aquarian. 2017-03-30.
5. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAHI2M6 “Like a Rolling Stone.”
6. Garnett, D. “Sticky Fingers: Like a Rolling Stone.” Skope Magazine. June 16, 2014
7. Web site: Sticky Fingers, Like A Rolling Stone – Skope Entertainment Inc. Skope. 2017-03-28.
8. http://www.theaquarian.com/2013/12/25/the-top-10-albums-of-2013-according-to-the-aquarian-weekly-writers/ Top 10 Album of 2013 according to the Aquarian weekly writers
9. Book: LIKE A ROLLING STONE by Steven Kurutz Kirkus Reviews. en-us.
10. Kurutz, Steven. “Like a Rolling Stone: The Strange Life of a Tribute Band.” Crown Archetype. April 22, 2008.
11. News: Sympathy for the doubles. Epstein. Dan. 2008-04-19. Los Angeles Times. 2017-03-30. en-US. 0458-3035.
12. News: The Almost Awesome Lives of Tribute Bands. NPR.org. 2017-03-30. en.
13. News: CBS Debates Rock And Roll's Toughest Questions In 'Jukebox Jury'. 2013-01-18. Tubefilter. 2017-03-29. en-US.
14. Web site: Jukebox Jury: Should There Be A Rock & Roll Retirement Age?. Mapes. Jillian. 2017-03-29.