In October 1971 Mick and Bianca Jagger joined a Paris march supporting activist Angela Davis, blending celebrity with activism, which inspired the Rolling Stones’ tribute song “Sweet Black Angel” shortly after.
The Rolling Stones’ album Bridges to Babylon blends classic rock and modern sounds, showcasing their adaptability and willingness to experiment, while reflecting on themes of love, fame, and societal change.
Andy Johns, a key audio engineer for the Rolling Stones, significantly shaped their legendary sound in albums like Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St. He passed away in 2013.
The Rolling Stones nearly titled their classic album Exile On Main St. ‘Tropical Disease’, inspired by the chaotic and humid conditions of recording in Keith Richards’ villa basement, influencing the raw sound.
The J. Geils Band and the Rolling Stones shared a mutual respect and a love for blues-rock, often collaborating onstage during tours in the early ‘80s, creating unforgettable performances together.
In 1970 The Rolling Stones’ promotional photos for Sticky Fingers captured by David Montgomery and Peter Webb, embody the band’s rebellious spirit and have become iconic in rock history.
A look back at Keith Richards’ tense 1978 Toronto trial, when arrest, celebrity, and personal freedom collided in one of the Rolling Stones’ most dramatic real-life moments.
Mick Jagger was found not guilty of plagiarism on April 26, 1988, after a jury determined that Patrick Alley failed to prove Jagger had copied his song, ‘Just Another Night’.
The Rolling Stones’ debut album cover, designed by Andrew Loog Oldham, utilized a dark band photo without names to evoke curiosity. Its success propelled the band to the forefront, contrasting sharply with The Beatles.
In 1967, Mick Jagger modified the Rolling Stones’ lyrics on The Ed Sullivan Show from “Let’s Spend the Night Together” to “Let’s Spend Some Time Together” due to censorship, highlighting rock’s rebellious spirit versus mainstream conservatism.
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