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The Rolling Stones Biography

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989
  • Best known for the singles "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want․"
  • Formed in 1962 by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in London, England
  • Started out covering songs of Fats Domino and Chuck Berry
  • Quote: "[Keith Richards on the band's history] "I mean, there was no sort of master plan․ We were flying by the seat of our pants․ That is what amazes me, that the whole thing was improvised․ We’ve been an amazingly resilient bunch of lads, that’s all I say․""
  • Recognized as a formidable part of the counterculture of the 1960s
  • Has often used singer Lisa Fischer in their performances
  • Highly praised for their live performances

Awards

  • 1984Grammy-Best Video Album: nominated
  • 2009SLFCA Award-Best Music: nominated