The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones' big break
Who were The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones were one of the many of British Invasion bands that became popular in the US in 1964 to 1965.Within a year of the release of their 1964 debut album, they were, "Being perceived by the youth of Britain and then the world as representatives of opposition to an old, cruel order — the antidote to a class-bound, authoritarian culture." (Sean Egan) They were dedicated to making blues a major part of rock and roll. After some musical experimentation, the group returned to its bluesy style with Beggars' Banquet in 1968 , which is generally considered to be the band's best work. It was during this time that the band was known as "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". The band continued to releasing commercially successful records in the 1970s and sold many albums, but a fued between the bandmates cause them almost to break up, but they stayed together. After many years, the albums became less and less commercially successful but kept on being a huge attraction, with big stadium tours in the 1990's and 2000's.
Where are they now?
The Rolling Stones were an English rock band formed in London in 1962. It consisted of band members Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, although Ian Stewart was kicked out of the original band in 1963 he continued as an occasional pianist.
When did you first hear about the Rolling Stones?
"I remember when I was young they played their song called 'I cant get no satisfaction' they would always bleep out the word pregnant for some reason...it was pretty funny!"- Janice Johnson
After their huge success, The Rolling Stone magazine ranked them fourth in the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" list, with their estimated sales above 200 million. The Rolling Stones changed s much about rock. They incorporated blues into the rock to create a whole new feel to rock, and it paid off. The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004.
