The Rolling Stones

👤 Members & Bio

🎓 Early Days & Formation

• Formed in London in 1962 by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman.
• Named after a Muddy Waters song “Rollin’ Stone”.
• Early years defined by blues-inspired rock and rebellious image.

🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline

• 1965: “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” became their breakthrough hit.
• 1966: “Paint It Black” hit #1 in the US and UK.
• 1971: Released *Sticky Fingers* with iconic tongue logo.
• 1972: *Exile on Main St.* hailed as one of the greatest rock albums ever.
• 1989: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• 2023: Released *Hackney Diamonds*, their first new album in 18 years.

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

• Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1986).
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (1989).
• UK Music Hall of Fame inductees (2004).
• Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (*Blue & Lonesome*, 2018).

🧠 Did You Know?

• The Rolling Stones are the longest-running rock band in history.
• They have sold over 250 million records worldwide.
• Their tongue and lips logo is one of the most recognizable in music.
• They were banned from several venues in the 60s for their rebellious style.
• Charlie Watts was a trained graphic designer before becoming a drummer.
• Mick Jagger was knighted in 2003 by Queen Elizabeth II.
• Keith Richards survived multiple health scares and is still touring at 80+.
• “Start Me Up” was originally a reggae song before being turned into a rock anthem.
• They own one of the most lucrative touring operations in history.
• Ronnie Wood was also a member of Faces before joining the Stones.
• The band appeared at the legendary Altamont Free Concert in 1969.
• They inspired countless bands from Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses.
• Bill Wyman left the band in 1993 but remains close with members.
• Their tours often gross over $500 million each.
• They were called “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”.