Présentation the rolling stones

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        « The Rolling Stones »  are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band members were Mick Jagger (singer), Keith Richards (guitarist), Brian Jones (guitarist), Ian Stewart (pianist), Charlie Watts (drummer) and Bill Wayman (bassist).

In the beginning they had their first hits with cover versions of songs. Along with « The Beatles » they helped to lead the British invasion of the early to mid 60’s.

        Their fame rose quickly in 1965 with the song « the last time ». The song « (I can’t get no) satisfaction » became a world wide hit for the band. In1967 they experimented with a psychedelic music style. But in 1968 they went back to a harder rock style with songs like « Sympathy for the devil ».

        In 1969, The original leader Brian Jones was fired from the band due to his growing grug addictions. A few weeks later, Jones was found dead in his swimming pool. A highly respected young blues guitarist named Mick Taylor was named as his replacement. Taylor played on some of the band’s most succesful songs on the late 1960’s.

        Their music is engaging. During their concerts girls were hysterical and boys were fighting with the security.

        I choose this group because I love their songs («(I can’t get no) satisfaction » for example) and their story is very interesting.

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