Rock Appreciation The Rolling Stones 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 Current Members Mick Jagger Keith Richards Ronnie Wood Charlie Watts ● Currently 76 years old ● Currently 76 years ● Currently 72 years ● Currently 78 years ● Years Active: 1960- old old old Present ● Years Active: 1960- ● Years Active: 1964- ● Years Active: 1963- ● Lead singer Present Present Present ● One of the founders of ● Secondary singer ● Secondary singer ● Drummer Rolling Stones ● Guitarist ● Guitarist ● Designer of their ● Portrayed as a ● One of the founders ● One of the founders record sleeves and counterculture figure of Rolling Stones of Rolling Stones tour stages Past Members Brian Jones Ian Stewart Bill Wyman Mick Taylor ● Years Active: ● Years Active: 1960- ● Currently 83 years ● Currently 71 years 1957-1969 1963 old old ● Guitarist and played ● Scottish Keyboardist ● Years Active: 1964- ● Years Active: 1969- other instruments ● Co-founders of Rolling 1993 1974 ● ● ● One of the founders of Stones Bass Guitarist Guitar Player Rolling Stones ● Removed by manager ● Departed the band ● Left the band for ● Was released due to due to not fitting band due to frustrations of multiple reasons. alcohol and drug image the other band Known for the man problems ● Remained as road members who dared leave the band manager 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 “Tell Me” You” 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” “Wild Horses” ○ “Sway” 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 “Ain‘t Too Proud to Beg” It)” https://youtu.be/-L7kfRxowYg Citations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones_discography .