The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in 1962, widely regarded as one of the most influential groups in the history of rock music. This illustrated profile explores their musical evolution, cultural impact and enduring legacy within The Great Rock and Roll History, a large-scale illustrated timeline of modern music.
Rock Icons: The Rolling Stones
Rooted in blues and rhythm and blues, the band helped define the sound and attitude of rock and roll across multiple decades.
Formed: 1962
Classic Line up: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman – Mick Taylor – Ron Wood
Key Figures: Andrew Loog Oldham, Jimmy Miller, Anita Pallenberg
Genres: Blues Rock, Rock and Roll, Hard Rock
ARTIST OFFICIAL SITE: www.rollingstones.com
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Influenced by
- Blues, Chicago Blues, John Lee Hooker, etc.
- Rhythm and Blues e Soul
- Country Rock
Influent For
- They took American blues back to its roots, transforming it into an aggressive and powerful roc
- Guitar Style (Richards/Jones/Wood): The sound based on dry riffs, the use of open tunings, and the interplay between two guitars
- Attitude and Image: They embodied the “ugly, dirty, and bad” spirit, defining the transgressive and rebellious image of the rock star.
- They influenced subsequent genres, from punk rock to hair metal, maintaining a constant influence for over six decades
The dark side of modernity
If the Beatles embody the sunny face of pop modernity, the Rolling Stones represent its nocturnal side: sexuality, symbolic violence, moral ambiguity, risk and physicality. The Stones embody modernity as permanent risk.
Their trajectory occupies a central position within the broader visual narrative of The Great Rock and Roll History.
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Within the broader narrative of rock history, The Rolling Stones represent a defining force in the evolution of rock and roll, maintaining a strong connection to its blues roots while continuously redefining its sound and attitude.
Their influence spans generations, shaping the aesthetics, energy and cultural identity of rock music worldwide.