Editing The Rolling Stones

{{Infobox musical artist
| name                = The Rolling Stones
| image               = Rolling Stones at the Civic Auditorium, San Francisco.jpg
| image_size          = 250
| landscape           = yes
| caption             = The Rolling Stones performing in 1965. From left to right: [[Brian Jones]], [[Mick Jagger]], [[Keith Richards]], [[Charlie Watts]] and [[Bill Wyman]].
| origin              = [[London]], England
| genre               = {{flatlist|
* [[Rock music|Rock]]
* [[Blues rock]]
* [[Rhythm and blues]]
* [[Psychedelic rock]]
* [[Hard rock]]
}}
| years_active        = 1962–present
| label               = {{flatlist|
* [[Decca Records|Decca]]
* [[London Records]]
* [[Rolling Stones Records]]
* [[Virgin Records]]
* [[Polydor Records|Polydor]]
}}
| associated_acts     = [[The Beatles]], [[Mick Taylor]], [[Ron Wood]]
| website             = {{URL|rollingstones.com}}
| current_members     = 
{{Flatlist|
* [[Mick Jagger]]
* [[Keith Richards]]
* [[Ronnie Wood]]
}}
| past_members        = 
{{Flatlist|
* [[Brian Jones]] {{small|(died 1969)}}
* [[Bill Wyman]]
* [[Charlie Watts]] {{small|(died 2021)}}
* [[Mick Taylor]]
* [[Ian Stewart]] {{small|(died 1985)}}
}}
}}

'''The Rolling Stones''' are an English [[rock band]] formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular and influential bands of the [[rock music|rock era]]. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythm-and-blues-based sound that defined the British Invasion. Their style drew heavily from American blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll, while later incorporating elements of psychedelia, country, and hard rock.

Led by primary songwriters [[Mick Jagger]] (lead vocals) and [[Keith Richards]] (guitar), the band gained international fame with hits such as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Paint It Black", "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "Sympathy for the Devil", and "Gimme Shelter". Their live performances are renowned for their energy and longevity, with Jagger's charismatic stage presence and Richards' riff-driven guitar work as hallmarks.

== History ==

=== Formation and early years (1962–1964) ===
The Rolling Stones formed when multi-instrumentalist [[Brian Jones]] placed an advertisement in ''Jazz News''. [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] joined after meeting Jones. The band took its name from the [[Muddy Waters]] song "Rollin' Stone". Original members included Jones, Jagger, Richards, pianist [[Ian Stewart]], bassist [[Dick Taylor]], and drummer [[Tony Chapman]]. By 1963, the lineup stabilized with [[Bill Wyman]] on bass and [[Charlie Watts]] on drums.

Under the management of [[Andrew Loog Oldham]], the band signed with Decca Records. Their early repertoire consisted mainly of covers of American blues and R&B songs. The debut single "Come On" (a [[Chuck Berry]] cover) reached No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart in 1963.

=== Breakthrough and international success (1965–1969) ===
The band's first major international hit was "The Last Time" (1965), followed by "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", which topped charts worldwide. Albums such as ''[[Out of Our Heads]]'' (1965), ''[[Aftermath (The Rolling Stones album)|Aftermath]]'' (1966), and ''[[Beggars Banquet]]'' (1968) established them as a leading rock act. Brian Jones' declining health and drug issues led to his departure in June 1969; he was replaced by guitarist [[Mick Taylor]]. Jones died less than a month later.

The band headlined the notorious [[Altamont Free Concert]] in December 1969, which ended in violence.

=== 1970s and commercial peak ===
The 1970s saw the release of acclaimed albums including ''[[Sticky Fingers]]'' (1971) and ''[[Exile on Main St.]]'' (1972). Mick Taylor left in 1974 and was replaced by [[Ronnie Wood]] in 1975. The band continued touring extensively, including the record-breaking 1972 American Tour.

=== 1980s and lineup changes ===
Tensions between Jagger and Richards in the 1980s led to solo projects. The band reunited for ''[[Steel Wheels]]'' (1989) and a successful tour. Bill Wyman left in 1993.

=== 1990s–present ===
The Rolling Stones continued releasing albums and touring into the 21st century. ''[[A Bigger Bang]]'' (2005) was followed by extensive world tours. Charlie Watts died in August 2021. The band released the album ''[[Hackney Diamonds]]'' in 2023, their first studio album of original material in 18 years.

== Musical style and influence ==
The Rolling Stones' sound evolved from Chicago blues and rock 'n' roll to incorporate country, folk, reggae, and disco influences. They are credited with popularizing the raw, rebellious image of rock music and influencing countless artists across genres. The band was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1989.

== Band members ==

=== Current members ===
* '''[[Mick Jagger]]''' – lead and backing vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar, percussion (1962–present)
* '''[[Keith Richards]]''' – rhythm and lead guitar, backing and lead vocals, bass (1962–present)
* '''[[Ronnie Wood]]''' – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals, bass (1975–present)

=== Former members ===
* '''[[Brian Jones]]''' – rhythm and lead guitar, harmonica, keyboards, backing vocals (1962–1969; died 1969)
* '''[[Bill Wyman]]''' – bass, backing vocals (1962–1993)
* '''[[Charlie Watts]]''' – drums, percussion (1963–2021; died 2021)
* '''[[Mick Taylor]]''' – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1969–1974)
* '''[[Ian Stewart]]''' – piano, keyboards (1962–1985; died 1985)

== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[The Rolling Stones (album)|The Rolling Stones]]'' (1964)
* ''[[12 X 5]]'' (1964)
* ''[[The Rolling Stones No. 2]]'' (1965)
* ''[[Out of Our Heads]]'' (1965)
* ''[[Aftermath (The Rolling Stones album)|Aftermath]]'' (1966)
* ''[[Between the Buttons]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Their Satanic Majesties Request]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Beggars Banquet]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Let It Bleed]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Sticky Fingers]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Exile on Main St.]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Goats Head Soup]]'' (1973)
* ''[[It's Only Rock 'n Roll]]'' (1974)
* ''[[Black and Blue]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Some Girls]]'' (1978)
* ''[[Emotional Rescue]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Tattoo You]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Undercover (The Rolling Stones album)|Undercover]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Dirty Work (The Rolling Stones album)|Dirty Work]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Steel Wheels]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Voodoo Lounge]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Bridges to Babylon]]'' (1997)
* ''[[A Bigger Bang]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Hackney Diamonds]]'' (2023)

== Tours ==
The Rolling Stones have undertaken dozens of major concert tours, including the [[Voodoo Lounge Tour]] (1994–1995), the [[Bridges to Babylon Tour]] (1997–1998), the [[A Bigger Bang Tour]] (2005–2007), and the [[No Filter Tour]] (2017–2021).

== References ==
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[[Category:English rock musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1962]]
[[Category:The Rolling Stones]]