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The Rolling Stones · 2012

The Rolling Stones

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

Description

The Rolling Stones released the single "Doom and Gloom," their first new studio recording in seven years, since their 2005 album A Bigger Bang. The song was the lead single from the greatest-hits compilation GRRR! It reached No. 61 on the UK singles chart and No. 30 on the US Hot Rock Songs and Rock Airplay charts.

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