Who are the Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Led by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, they are one of the most successful and longest-lasting bands in music history.
The original lineup included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Ian Stewart. They were inspired by American blues and rhythm and blues.
The band's name came from a Muddy Waters song, Rollin' Stone.
Hits and tours
The Rolling Stones had hits such as Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Brown Sugar and Start Me Up.
They were seen as the rebellious rivals of the Beatles in the 1960s. Their tongue and lips logo is one of the most famous in rock music.
Brian Jones died in 1969, and drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021. The band continued with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.
The Rolling Stones have played some of the highest-grossing tours of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
They continue to record and tour.