Results for The Rolling Stones and related artists > 1970s Ticket > $1,000 & over

There are two main base camps in the early British rock ‘n’ roll canon, and the Rolling Stones are one of ‘em. Before they became globally ubiquitous, the Rolling Stones were a pioneering act of the first order, a gritty, blues-based rock ‘n’ roll ba...more

There are two main base camps in the early British rock ‘n’ roll canon, and the Rolling Stones are one of ‘em. Before they became globally ubiquitous, the Rolling Stones were a pioneering act of the first order, a gritty, blues-based rock ‘n’ roll band that played in stark contrast to the hum-able Beatles fare and gave face to a new legion of bold and bawdry rock stars. Melding influences far and wide, including hard rock, psychedelic, pop, blues, and country, the Stones were founded in 1962 by Brian Jones and Ian Stewart, and were soon rounded out by the rest of the troop, comprised of Jagger, Richards, Wyman, and Watts. After Brian Jones tragically died in 1969, the Stones brought in Mick Taylor to replace him who stayed till 1974, around the time longstanding player Ronnie Wood jumped on board. The Rolling Stones are one of the most enduring bands in rock ‘n’ roll, having released upwards of 20 studio albums alone, and have embarked on some of the largest and most epic world tours known to the industry. The catalog is timeless and comprises some of the best albums ever released: Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969), Sticky Fingers (1971), Exile on Main Street (1972), Some Girls (1978), Voodoo Lounge (1994)—all of which are immediately recognizable, having helped shape the direction of British rock and blues over the past four decades. The Stones are here to stay, and rest assured they’ll continue to record, tour, and be awesome so long as their bodies hold out on them....less