Mick Jagger - Music vids: Gotta Get A Grip and England Lost

Mick Jagger recently wrote two fresh songs with political and social substance. The videos are perfect. On July 27, he posted the following on his Facebook page:

"I'm excited to share new music with you! I started writing these two songs a few weeks back and wanted to get them out to you straight away. I feel a slight throwback to a time when you could be a bit more free and easy by recording and putting it out there immediately. Enjoy them. MJ"

The two song EP is titled Gotta Get A Grip / England Lost.

Music Television is very proud to present both music videos directed by Saam Farahmand.

Press the play button of the first video, choose high-res & full screen and you'll be able sit back and enjoy both of Mick's music videos automatically followed by several hours of handpicked music videos from different artists to explore. Press forward to skip any video or click the rewind button to replay or return to previous songs. Enjoy!

Mick Jagger - Gotta Get A Grip

Mick Jagger - England Lost

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PRODUCTION CREDITS FOR "GOTTA GET A GRIP"
Director: Saam Farahmand
Creative Direction: Roxanne Farahmand
Executive Producer: Semera Khan, Dan Keefe, Anthony Austin
Production Company: Black Sheep Studios
Producer: Amalia Rosen-Rawlings
Line Producer: Javier Alejandro
Production Manager: Nailah Blissett
Art Director: Chloe Brady
Concept Art: Temple Clark
BG Casting Director: Kharmel Cochrane
Director of Photography: Steven Annis
Focus Puller: Eira Wyn Jones
Costume Designer: Jeanie Annan-lewin
Makeup Artist: Michelle Boggs, Lisa Mustafa
Hair Stylist: Cathy Ennis
1st AD: Rory Shaw

Editor: Julia Knight @ Work Editorial
Colour: Mark Gethin @ MPC LA
VFX Leads: Alex Gabucci & Franck Lambertz @ MPC
VFX Leads: Cynthia Lee and Morten Vinther @ MPC LA
VFX Artists: Krista Rowland, Dan Benjamin, Alex Snookes @ MPC
Sound: Joe Wilkinson & Mike Bamford @ String and Tins
Post Producer: Thom Godsill

Special Thanks to Semera Khan, Jemima Kirke, Laura Holmes Production, Rob Semmer, Diane McArter, Neil Cooper, Orla Lee-Fisher, Winnie & Louise @ Work Editorial, Luke Raffety, Leianna Campbell, Meghan Lang @ MPC, Matej Oreskovic @ String & Tins, Charlie Gatsky @ BBH, Ali Cooper, Michelle Hagen & Rouku Sanassy @ Black Sheep Studios, Sean Bidder @ Vinyl Factory, Aidan Clark
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PRODUCTION CREDITS FOR "ENGLAND LOST"
Director: Saam Farahmand
Executive Producer: Semera Khan, Dan Keefe, Anthony Austin
Production Company: Black Sheep Studios
Producer: Amber Millington
Casting Director: Hammond Cox Casting
Director of Photography: Steven Annis
Focus Puller: Eira Wyn Jones
Concept Art: Temple Clark
1st AD: Ed Bellamy
Production Manager: Mavreen Brown
Production Assistant: Olivia Mee
Location Manager: Taylan Rutherford and Ross Kirkman
Hair and Make Up: Lisa Mustafa
Costume Designer: Emily-Rose Yiaxis
Assistant Costume Designer: Charlie Gillies
Tailor: Marvyn Marques
Art Director: Chloe Brady

Editor: David Stevens @ The Assembly Rooms
Colour: Seamus O'Kane @ the Mill
2D Lead Artist: Stefan Susemihl @ The Mill
2D Artists: Declan Andrews, Jose Caballero, Theajo Dharan, George Cressey, Charles Dockerill @ The Mill
Grade and VFX Producer: Jomana Ayoub @ the Mill
Sound: Mark Hellaby @ 750mph
Post Producer: Thom Godsill

Special Thanks to Semera Khan, Luke Evans, Rob Semmer, Diane McArter, Neil Cooper, Orla Lee-Fisher, Polly Kemp @ The Assembly Rooms, Reece Ewing @ The Mill, Mary-Ann Cruz and Antonia Vlasto @ 750mph, Ali Cooper, Michelle Hagen & Rouku Sanassy @ Black Sheep Studios, Mirasol Fugueras, Syed Hussein, Aidan Clark.

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Axl Rose declines Guns N' Roses induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Writes Open Letter to Hall and Fans

In my humble opinion, one who has no contempt, cannot and should not be considered a true rock star. A pop star perhaps, but not a rock star. So, kudos to Axl Rose for living up to it, being true and saying it like he sees it in this open letter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And, in my humble opinion, the Hall of Fame is lame. A artist or group does not even have to be excellent or even be a true rock star to be in the supposed Hall of Fame. It's a politically run institution that kisses the asses of industry insiders. So many REAL artists, REAL Rock Stars in fact, have been left out to make way for teen pop acts. That's what makes it so damned lame.
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Axl Rose's Open Letter:

To: The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Guns N' Roses Fans and Whom It May Concern,

When the nominations for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were first announced I had mixed emotions but, in an effort to be positive, wanting to make the most of things for the fans and with their enthusiasm, I was honored, excited and hoped that somehow this would be a good thing. Of course I realized as things stood, if Guns N' Roses were to be inducted it'd be somewhat of a complicated or awkward situation.

Since then we've listened to fans, talked with members of the board of the Hall Of Fame, communicated with and read various public comments and jabs from former members of Guns N' Roses, had discussions with the president of the Hall Of Fame, read various press (some legit, some contrived) and read other artists' comments weighing in publicly on Guns and the Hall with their thoughts.

Under the circumstances I feel we've been polite, courteous, and open to an amicable solution in our efforts to work something out. Taking into consideration the history of Guns N' Roses, those who plan to attend along with those the Hall for reasons of their own, have chosen to include in "our" induction (that for the record are decisions I don't agree with, support or feel the Hall has any right to make), and how (albeit no easy task) those involved with the Hall have handled things... no offense meant to anyone but the Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn't appear to be somewhere I'm actually wanted or respected.

For the record, I would not begrudge anyone from Guns their accomplishments or recognition for such. Neither I or anyone in my camp has made any requests or demands of the Hall Of Fame. It's their show not mine.

That said, I won't be attending The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction 2012 Ceremony and I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my behalf. Neither former members, label representatives nor the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame should imply whether directly, indirectly or by omission that I am included in any purported induction of "Guns N' Roses".

This decision is personal. This letter is to help clarify things from my and my camp's perspective. Neither is meant to offend, attack or condemn. Though unfortunately I'm sure there will be those who take offense (God knows how long I'll have to contend with the fallout), I certainly don't intend to disappoint anyone, especially the fans, with this decision. Since the announcement of the nomination we've actively sought out a solution to what, with all things considered, appears to be a no win, at least for me, "damned if I do, damned if I don't" scenario all the way around.

In regard to a reunion of any kind of either the Appetite or Illusion lineups, I've publicly made myself more than clear. Nothing's changed.

The only reason, at this point, under the circumstances, in my opinion whether under the guise of "for the fans" or whatever justification of the moment, for anyone to continue to ask, suggest or demand a reunion are misguided attempts to distract from our efforts with our current lineup of myself, Dizzy Reed, Tommy Stinson, Frank Ferrer, Richard Fortus, Chris Pitman, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and DJ Ashba.

Izzy came out with us a few times back in '06 and I invited him to join us at our LA Forum show last year. Steven was at our show at the Hard Rock, later in '06 in Las Vegas, where I invited him to our after-party and was rewarded with his subsequent interviews filled with reunion lies. Lesson learned. Duff joined us in 2010 and again in '11 along with his band, Loaded, opening in Seattle and Vancouver. For me, with the exception of Izzy or Duff joining us on stage if they were so inclined somewhere in the future for a song or two, that's enough.

There's a seemingly endless amount of revisionism and fantasies out there for the sake of self-promotion and business opportunities masking the actual realities. Until every single one of those generating from or originating with the earlier lineups has been brought out in the light, there isn't room to consider a conversation let alone a reunion.

Maybe if it were you it'd be different. Maybe you'd do it for this reason or that. Peace, whatever. I love our band now. We're there for each other when the going get's rough. We love our fans and work to give them every ounce of energy and heart we can.

So let sleeping dogs lie or lying dogs sleep or whatever. Time to move on. People get divorced. Life doesn't owe you your own personal happy ending especially at another's, or in this case several others', expense.

But hey if ya gotta then maybe we can get the "no show, grandstanding, publicity stunt, disrespectful, he doesn't care about the fans" crap out of the way as quickly as we can and let's move on. No one's taking the ball and going home. Don't get it twisted. For more than a decade and a half we've endured the double standards, the greed of this industry and the ever present seemingly limitless supply of wannabes and unscrupulous, irresponsible media types. Not to imply anything in this particular circumstance, but from my perspective in regard to both the Hall and a reunion, the ball's never been in our court.

In closing, regardless of this decision and as hard to believe or as ironic as it may seem, I'd like to sincerely thank the board for their nomination and their votes for Guns' induction. More importantly I'd like to thank the fans for being there over the years, making any success we've had possible and for enjoying and supporting Guns N' Roses music.

I wish the Hall a great show, congratulations to all the other artists being inducted and to our fans we look forward to seeing you on tour!!

Sincerely,

Axl Rose

P.S. RIP Armand, Long Live ABC III

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