Ronnie Wood Charts A New Album — Without The Rolling Stones

Ronnie Wood has been a fixture in rock music for decades, though some may not realize just how much he’s accomplished. The legendary guitarist is best known as a member of The Rolling Stones, one of the most successful rock bands in history, and he’s also played with acts like Faces and the Jeff Beck Group. While Wood’s name is usually tied to the Stones, he has also produced solo work a number of times throughout his career. This week, one of his individual efforts makes a mark on a Billboard chart, as it’s clear he has his own fan following, in addition to the huge number of listeners the Stones claim each and every week.

Ronnie Wood Debuts a New Solo Album

Wood arrives on Billboard’s Blues Albums chart this frame with his latest solo effort, Live at Electric Ladyland. The collection opens at No. 13 — a lucky number for the rock superstar. While not a brand new project per se, the set represents a special win for Wood and his fans, as it brings a performance they love back into the spotlight for a moment.

Live at Electric Ladyland Arrives as Part of Record Store Day

Live at Electric Ladyland is one of dozens of albums that were rolled out earlier this month for Record Store Day, the annual event that encourages music lovers to flock to independent shops and snap up exclusive releases. For the celebration, Wood unveiled a turquoise vinyl version of his set, which is a real treat for collectors and superfans alike.

The album itself was recorded at the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York City on November 2, 1992. This product is essentially a remastered, slightly edited version of Wood’s 2000 live release Live and Eclectic, with only a couple of tunes trimmed from the original tracklist…but it still proved to be a healthy seller.

A Busy Week on the Blues Albums Chart

Typically, the Blues Albums chart is one of Billboard’s sleepier rankings, with only a few new entries each frame at most. But thanks to Record Store Day, this week’s tally is unusually packed. Seven new projects debut on the 15-spot roster, making competition surprisingly fierce.

Wood’s Live at Electric Ladyland claims the lowest debut among the newcomers, landing at No. 13. This frame, Wood is bested by names like Marcus King, Ry Cooder, and John Lee Hooker, who all manage to score spots inside the top 10.