Lore & History
15 entries in the The Rolling Stones compendium.
Lore & History — Era Chart
Bill WymanThe oldest member of the original lineup who turned a modified Futurama bass into rock hisBrian JonesThe founder who named the Stones and filled their early tracks with diverse instruments beAndrew Loog OldhamThe flamboyant hustler who turned The Rolling Stones into an anti-Beatles phenomenon.Anita PallenbergThe Stones' muse who shaped their sound, style, and chaotic soul from 1965 until the end oThe Crawdads ClubThe humble Richmond venue where a blues band ignited a global fire.The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll CircusA psychedelic variety show lost to time, finally revealing the raw energy of a rock revoluKeith Richards' Guitar SolosThe dirty, rhythmic roar that defined a generation of rock and roll rebellion.Mick Jagger's Lipstick KissA bold stroke of red that redefined rock star masculinity forever.Keith Richards' Cocaine ScandalThe story of the planet's most famous junkie who kept on rocking.Charlie Watts' Drumming StyleThe jazz-trained heartbeat that kept the Stones swinging for sixty years.Gimme Shelter TourA final scream of the sixties that captured the dawn of a darker rock era.Syd Barrett Connection MythA legendary but unproven tale linking the Stones' wild years to Pink Floyd's fallen star.The Stones' Tongue and Lips LogoThe definitive symbol of rock rebellion and enduring swagger.Mick Jagger's Fashion EvolutionFrom Mod suits to glittering glam, his look defined rock rebellion.Ron Wood's Joining the BandA pivotal recruitment that stabilized the band and defined their sound for generations.
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