Before they became ubiquitous, The Rolling Stones were unique, pioneering a gritty, blues-based rock and roll that played in stark contrast to the hum-able Beatles fare. Called variously hard rock, psychedelic, rowdy, violent, visceral, drugged-out a...more
Before they became ubiquitous, The Rolling Stones were unique, pioneering a gritty, blues-based rock and roll that played in stark contrast to the hum-able Beatles fare. Called variously hard rock, psychedelic, rowdy, violent, visceral, drugged-out and pop, the Stones' bad-boy image is wrapped tightly about the persona of lead singer Mick Jagger, who has been at the helm of their psychedelia-blues-rock to oldies odyssey. Playing their first gig as The Rolling Stones in England in 1962, they hit the U.S. in 1964 and have gone on to become one of the most successful and durable groups in rock and roll. The Stones continue to be an immense draw on tour and show no signs of letting up....less