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Bill Wyman about Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones’ Edith Grove flat:
“It was all pretty much down to Mick, Keith and Brian who were at school together and then sharing the same flat . They were listening to stuff all the time and trying to work out things like those intricate Jimmy Reed guitar runs that interlaced, while Brian was sounding really great on those Elmore James bottleneck runs and those exciting Bo Diddley rhythms. So as you can see it was pretty much in the hands of the three of them. Charlie and I just slotted in.”

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From Society of Rock:
102 Edith Grove was the one-bedroom flat in Chelsea where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Brian Jones lived before they became titans in rock ‘n roll. It was a small, humble apartment with grimy windows and full of dirty dishes in the sink. It may not have seemed like much back then but it has since become iconic and infamous for being an absolute mess.

In fact, in 2016, it was recreated as part of The Rolling Stones’ first exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery titled Exhibitionism. The lounge, bedroom, and kitchen featured even the smallest details like milk bottles topped off with cigarette ends, discarded egg shells, old cereal box, and cracked floors. It was an interesting look at the history of the band before they took over the world.

In the interview below, Jagger and Richards reminisced their time at Edith Grove and recalled stories of when they still lived there. They had one bedroom that the pair shared along with another roommate James Phelge. Jones slept in the living room. They even recalled their carpet which they called “horrendous”, and we can only imagine why. It was brown and apparently “smelly”. Watch them talk more about it below.

The Edith Grove flat, located in London’s Chelsea district, holds a special place in the history of the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. It was during their early years that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Brian Jones resided in this humble abode. The memories from those days still resonate with former bassist, Bill Wyman.

The place acted as a creative hub for the band members, where they exchanged ideas, wrote songs, and honed their musical skills, also including impromptu jam sessions to late-night conversations. Its significance in the formation of The Rolling Stones remains intact. It symbolizes a chapter in their lives that laid the foundation for their influential career.

The memories created within its walls continue to inspire music lovers worldwide, reminding us of the extraordinary journey these legendary musicians embarked upon. Through their groundbreaking sound and rebellious spirit, The Rolling Stones have redefined the realm of rock and roll. And every time we delve into their storied past, we can’t help but appreciate the humble beginnings that unfolded in the Edith Grove flat.