The Rolling Stones

Rock Appreciation

Presentation

Facts ● Band formed in London in 1962● Were the forefront of the British Invasion of

bands being popular in America in 1964● They were identified with the youth and

rebellious counterculture of the 1960s● They have released 30 studio albums and 23

live albums ● Their estimated record sales is 200 million ● They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall

of Fame in 1989

Mick Jagger

● Currently 76 years old ● Years Active: 1960-

Present ● Lead singer ● One of the founders of

Rolling Stones ● Portrayed as a

counterculture figure

Keith Richards Ronnie Wood Charlie WattsCurrent Members

● Currently 76 years old

● Years Active: 1960- Present

● Secondary singer ● Guitarist ● One of the founders

of Rolling Stones

● Currently 72 years old

● Years Active: 1964- Present

● Secondary singer ● Guitarist ● One of the founders

of Rolling Stones

● Currently 78 years old

● Years Active: 1963- Present

● Drummer ● Designer of their

record sleeves and tour stages

Brian Jones

● Years Active: 1957-1969

● Guitarist and played other instruments

● One of the founders of Rolling Stones

● Was released due to alcohol and drug problems

Ian Stewart Bill Wyman Mick TaylorPast Members

● Years Active: 1960- 1963

● Scottish Keyboardist ● Co-founders of Rolling

Stones ● Removed by manager

due to not fitting band image

● Remained as road manager

● Currently 83 years old

● Years Active: 1964- 1993

● Bass Guitarist ● Departed the band

due to frustrations of the other band members

● Currently 71 years old

● Years Active: 1969- 1974

● Guitar Player ● Left the band for

multiple reasons. Known for the man who dared leave the band

England’s Newest Hit Makers ● Released in April 16, 1964● UK title of this album is “The Rolling

Stones”● The UK and US version have a

slightly different track list ● Singles

○ “Not Fade Away”/ “I Wanna Be Your Man”

○ “I Just Want To Make Love To You”“Tell Me”

https://youtu.be/F21m0R8zE1A

The Rolling Stones, Now!● Released in February 13, 1965● Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wrote

four of the songs on the album ● This album balances rhythm and

blues and Rock and Roll ● Singles

○ “Little REd Rooster”/ “Off the Hook”

○ “What A Shame”“Heart of Stone”

https://youtu.be/8aJmyIIFW6I

Out of Our Heads ● Released in July 30, 1965● Band members wrote six out of the

twelve songs in this album ● The groups first number one on the

American Billboard 200 album chart ● This single was the first number One

US hit

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”https://youtu.be/gd6ODRkzSUc

Aftermath ● Released in April 15, 1966● First Album to feature all original

compositions ● Incorporated a variety of genres in

this album like pop, folk, country, and psychedelia

● Singles ○ “Paint It, Black”/ “Stupid Girl”○ ”Mother’s Little Helper”

“Lady Jane”https://youtu.be/XirG-qwMCMc

Between the Buttons● Released in January 20,1967● Album reflects the Stones’ brief foray

into psychedelia and baroque pop ● Brian Jones played several

instruments including the organ, marimba, and kazoo

● Singles ○ “Lets Spend the Night Together”

“Ruby Tuesday”https://youtu.be/V2CfgWPj3ls

Beggars Banquet ● Released in December 06, 1968● Album focuses on roots rock and

blues rock ● They did a lot of experimentations

with including different types of instruments like claves, tabla, and conga

● Singles ○ “Street Fighting Man”

“No Expectations”https://youtu.be/QY0sF9L-QRw

Let It Bleed ● Released in December 05, 1969● Recorded during a period with

turmoil of the band and Brian Jones who was later fired

● Album charted number one in UK and number three in the US

● Singles ○ “Let It Bleed”/“You Got the

Silver”“You Can’t Always Get What

You Want ”https://youtu.be/Ef9QnZVpVd8

Sticky Fingers ● Released in April 23, 1971● First released on bands new label

Rolling Stones Record ● It’s Mick Taylor’s second full length

appearance ● It achieved triple platinum

certification in the US● Singles

○ “Brown Sugar”○ “Sway”“Wild Horses”

https://youtu.be/SQTHB4jM-KQ

Exile on Main St. ● Released in May 12, 1972● Many tracks were recorded in 1969

and 1970 at Jaggers Stargorves country house on a mobile studio

● Singles ○ “Tumbling Dice”/ “Sweet Black

Angel“○ “All Down the Line”

“Happy”https://youtu.be/RXmJNaDhf28

It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll● Released in October 08, 1974● Last album for Mick Taylor before

being replaced by Ronnie Wood ● Album combines core blues and rock

‘n’ roll with funk and reggae ● Marled the 10th Anniversity since the

release of first album ● Singles

○ “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)”“Ain‘t Too Proud to Beg”

https://youtu.be/-L7kfRxowYg

Citations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones_discography