The Rolling Stones

An English rock band formed in London in 1962, known for blues-influenced songs, a long-running stage career, and hits including “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” and “Paint It Black.”

Mick Jagger: English singer and songwriter, best known as the Rolling Stones’ lead vocalist. His vocals and stage presence became defining features of the band.
Chicago blues: A style of blues developed in Chicago, marked by amplified instruments and urban ensemble playing. Its electric sound supplied models and repertoire for the band’s early performances.
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction: A 1965 Rolling Stones song built around a fuzz-tone guitar riff and lyrics of restless dissatisfaction. Its riff and chart success established the band as international stars.
Alexis Korner: English blues musician whose London club performances helped foster the British blues scene. His club scene connected young musicians who became part of the Stones’ early orbit.
British Invasion: The mid-1960s surge of British popular music acts into the United States market. The Stones became one of the movement’s most prominent and enduring groups.
Keith Richards: English guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Rolling Stones. His guitar work and songwriting partnership with Jagger shaped the band’s sound.
Muddy Waters: American blues singer and guitarist who helped define postwar Chicago blues. The band took its name from one of his songs and drew on his music.
Paint It Black: A 1966 Rolling Stones song featuring a prominent sitar part and lyrics about grief. Its unusual instrumentation shows the group expanding beyond blues-based arrangements.
Ealing Club: A London music venue central to the city’s early-1960s blues scene. The Stones developed as a performing band in the scene centered on this club.
Altamont Free Concert: A 1969 California concert headlined by the Rolling Stones, marked by violence and a fatal stabbing. The event became a grim counterpoint to the band’s attempt at a free festival.

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