The Rolling Stones, 1964
The original Stones lineup: (from left) Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Keith Richards.
10 Iconic Rolling Stones Songs
âThe Worldâs Greatest Encyclopediaâ picks 10 bangers by âThe Worldâs Greatest Rock and Roll Bandâ
In May 1962 a young musician named Brian Jones placed an ad in the British Jazz News looking for players to form an R&B band. âMust be keen to rehearse. Plenty of interesting work available.â It was not an empty promise. Jones was soon joined by singer Mick Jagger, rhythm guitarist Keith Richards, drummer Charlie Watts, and bassist Bill Wyman. As for Jones, he played everything from harmonica to slide guitar. He named the band...