The Rolling Stones — Biography, Music & Influence

September 29, 1963Rolling Stones 1st tour (opening act for Bo Diddley & Everly Bros)
July 12, 1962Rolling Stones 1st performance (Marquee Club, London)
April 14, 1963George Harrison is impressed by unsigned group "Rolling Stones"

…and 47 more dates in music history

April 21, 1963Beatles meet Rolling Stones for 1st time
May 10, 1963Decca signs Rolling Stones on advice of Beatle George Harrison
June 7, 19631st Rolling Stones TV appearance (Thank Your Lucky Stars) & release 1st single, "Come on"
June 2, 1964Rolling Stones 1st US concert tour debuts in Lynn, Mass
June 3, 1964Rolling Stones begin 1st US tour (with Bobby Goldsboro & Bobby Vee)
June 10, 1964Rolling Stones record their 12x5 album at Chess Studios in Chicago
August 8, 1964Rolling Stones 1st Dutch concert
August 9, 19641st Rolling Stones concert in Netherlands
October 20, 1964Riot at Rolling Stones show in Paris (150 arrested)
October 26, 1964Rolling Stones appear on Ed Sullivan Show
March 18, 1965Rolling Stones fined £5 each for public urination
June 4, 1965Rolling Stones release "Satisfaction"
June 12, 1965Rolling Stones release "Satisfaction"
July 10, 1965Rolling Stones score their 1st #1, "I Can't Get No Satisfaction"
August 20, 1965Rolling Stones release "Satisfaction" (their 1st #1 US hit)
October 25, 1965Rolling Stones release "Get Off of My Cloud"
April 15, 1966Rolling Stones release "Aftermath"
May 13, 1966Rolling Stones release "Paint it Black"
June 11, 1966"Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1
September 11, 1966Rolling Stones perform on Ed Sullivan Show
October 9, 1966Rolling Stones 1st LP recorded "Got Live if you Want It"
January 13, 1967Rolling Stones appear on Ed Sullivan Show
January 28, 1967Rolling Stones release "Let's Spend the Night Together"
July 31, 1967Rolling Stone Mick Jagger & Keith Richards end 1 month jail sentence
August 18, 1967Rolling Stones release "We Love You"
May 25, 1968Rolling Stones release "Jumping Jack Flash"
December 5, 1968Rolling Stones release "Beggar's Banquet" LP
December 12, 1968Rolling Stones film TV show "Rock 'n Roll Circus"-never aired
June 8, 1969Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor replaces Brian Jones
June 9, 1969Brian Jones quits Rolling Stones because of his drug problems
June 13, 1969Mick Taylor leaves John Mayall Band & joins Rolling Stones
July 5, 1969Rolling Stones play a free concert in London's Hyde Park
July 11, 1969Rolling Stones release "Honky Tonk Woman"
December 6, 1969300,000 attend Altamont California, rock concert feature Rolling Stones
October 1, 197063 arrest in riot to buy Rolling Stone tickets in Milano Italy
March 14, 1971The Rolling Stones leave England for France to escape taxes
May 1, 1971Rolling Stones release "Brown Sugar"
June 29, 1971Rolling Stones Mick Jagger & Keith Richards sentenced on drug offense
September 1, 1971Rolling Stones sue manager Allen Klein
December 19, 1975Ron Wood joined the Rolling Stones
April 6, 19761st quadrophonic movie track: "Ladies & Gentlemen the Rolling Stones"
February 18, 1980Billy Wyman said he will leave Rolling Stones in 1983 (Sure!)
September 25, 1981Rolling Stones begin their 6th US tour (JFK Stadium, Phila)
October 11, 1981Unknown rocker Prince opens for Rolling Stones at LA Coliseum
January 18, 1989Otis Redding, Dion, Rolling Stones, Temptations & Stevie Wonder
January 6, 1993Bill Wyman announces he will leave Rolling Stones
August 1, 1994The Rolling Stones begin Voodoo Lounge world tour

The Rolling Stones, formed in 1962 in London, are a British rock band widely considered one of the most influential acts in music history. The original lineup included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. Their music primarily blends rock and roll, blues, and rhythm and blues, which helped define the sound of the 1960s and beyond.

Notable works include iconic albums such as "Out of Our Heads" (1965), "Beggars Banquet" (1968), "Let It Bleed" (1969), and "Sticky Fingers" (1971). Hits like "Paint It Black," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "Brown Sugar" showcase their innovative songwriting and performance style.

The Rolling Stones' impact on music is profound; they revolutionized live performances, established the archetype of the rock star, and influenced countless artists across genres. Their rebellious image and commitment to artistic evolution have made them enduring figures in popular culture. With a career spanning over six decades, the band continues to tour and produce music, solidifying their legacy as "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World."

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