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	'''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.		'''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 much of the British Invasion. Their style drew heavily from American blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll, later incorporating elements of psychedelia, country, funk, 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~~.		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". They are renowned for their high-energy live performances.

	== History ==		== History ==

	=== Formation and early years (1962–1964) ===		=== 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.		The Rolling Stones formed in London when multi-instrumentalist [[Brian Jones]] placed an advertisement in ''Jazz News''. [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]] joined soon after. The band took its name from the [[Muddy Waters]] song "Rollin' Stone". The original lineup included Jones, Jagger, Richards, pianist [[Ian Stewart]], bassist [[Dick Taylor]], and drummer [[Tony Chapman]]. By 1963, the classic early 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) ===		=== 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.		Their first major hit was "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965), which topped charts worldwide. Landmark albums such as ''[[Aftermath (The Rolling Stones album)\|Aftermath]]'' (1966), ''[[Beggars Banquet]]'' (1968), and ''[[Let It Bleed]]'' (1969) cemented their status. Brian Jones left the band in 1969 and died shortly afterward; he was replaced by guitarist [[Mick Taylor]].

	~~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~~ ===		=== 1970s peak and beyond ===
	~~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~~.		The band released critically acclaimed albums including ''[[Sticky Fingers]]'' (1971) and the double album ''[[Exile on Main St.]]'' (1972). Mick Taylor left in 1974 and was replaced by [[Ronnie Wood]] in 1975. The group continued massive world tours and released successful albums through the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

	~~=== 1990s–present ===~~		Charlie Watts died in 2021. In 2023, the band released ''[[Hackney Diamonds]]'', their first studio album of new original material in 18 years.
	~~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 ==		== 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.		The Rolling Stones helped shape modern rock music with their blues-rooted sound, rebellious image, and memorable riffs. They were inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1989 and continue to hold records for the highest-grossing concert tours.

	~~== Band members ==~~

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

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

	== ~~Discography ==~~		== Selected discography ==
	~~=== Studio albums =~~==
	* ''[[The Rolling Stones (album)\|The Rolling Stones]]'' (1964)		* ''[[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)		* ''[[Aftermath (The Rolling Stones album)\|Aftermath]]'' (1966)
	* ''[[Between the Buttons]]'' (1967)
	* ''[[Their Satanic Majesties Request]]'' (1967)
	* ''[[Beggars Banquet]]'' (1968)		* ''[[Beggars Banquet]]'' (1968)
	* ''[[Let It Bleed]]'' (1969)		* ''[[Let It Bleed]]'' (1969)
	* ''[[Sticky Fingers]]'' (1971)		* ''[[Sticky Fingers]]'' (1971)
	* ''[[Exile on Main St.]]'' (1972)		* ''[[Exile on Main St.]]'' (1972)
	* ''[[Goats Head Soup]]'' (1973)
	* ''[[It's Only Rock 'n Roll]]'' (1974)
	* ''[[Black and Blue]]'' (1976)
	* ''[[Some Girls]]'' (1978)		* ''[[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)		* ''[[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 ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

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

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'''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 ==
{{Reflist}}

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