The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. With Mick Jagger (lead vocals and harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar, vocals) and Charlie Watts (drums and percussion), they are considered to be one of the most popular and enduring rock bands of all time.
Over the course of their career, they have released 26 studio albums, 12 live albums, and numerous compilations. Their singles have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. The Rolling Stones have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, and the Grammy Hall of Fame.
The Rolling Stones' music is characterized by its gritty, blues-influenced sound. Their early songs were heavily influenced by American blues and rhythm and blues artists such as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf. In the late 1960s, the band began to experiment with psychedelic and experimental rock, and they later embraced a more hard rock sound.
Watts passed away in 2021, but the band continues to tour and record. They are scheduled to tour in 2024.
