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The Rolling Stones

rock music · 1965–2011

The Rolling Stones
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Imagine a world where the sound of electric guitars mingles with the gritty echoes of blues, a place where rock and roll reigns supreme. Welcome to the sonic realm of The Rolling Stones, the legendary British band that has been shaking the foundations of music since 1962. With a lineup that includes the charismatic Mick Jagger and the ever-cool Keith Richards, they’ve crafted timeless hits like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Gimme Shelter.” Their eclectic mix of rock, blues rock, and psychedelic influences has shaped the genre, making them icons of a generation. As each riff reverberates, you can almost feel the pulse of a restless spirit, reminding us all why the Stones are forever etched in our hearts. Rock on!

The facts

  • Formed 1962
  • United Kingdom
  • rock music, blues rock, psychedelic rock
  • On Polydor, Columbia Records, Atlantic Records
  • Members: Brian Jones 🕯️, Ian Stewart 🕯️, Mick Jagger, Dick Taylor, Keith Richards, Colin Golding

The story behind “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”

  • Keith dreamed the riff and taped it half-asleep.

The Rolling Stones in the crate

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones
1965
The Last Time
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1965
19th Nervous Breakdown
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1966
Paint It Black
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1966
Ruby Tuesday
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1967
Jumpin' Jack Flash
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1968
Sympathy for the Devil
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1968
Gimme Shelter
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1969
Honky Tonk Women
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1969
Brown Sugar
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1971
Emotional Rescue
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1980
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