This group, the Rolling Stones, is made up of Mick Jagger, pianist Ian Stewart, guitarist Keith Richards, drummer Charlie Watts and Bill Wayman. The Rolling Stones have since released an astounding 55 albums with 200 million copies sold throughout the world.
What makes the Rolling Stones popular?
* The Rolling Stones can take credit for revolutionizing the music industry of the 70s. As it was then, pop music was very popular all of which changed with the Rolling Stones storming the music industry with their classical fusion of Rock and Blues.
* Mick Jagger, who is the lead vocalist has lent his voice to a number of hit albums worldwide with their first release being Berry's "Come on" in the summer of 1963. Actually, the Rolling Stones' tryst with singing started in 1962 with the band playing its first gig in Marquee Club in London.
* Most of the people who joined Rolling Stones stayed with it for a good couple of decades at least. An example of this Keith Richards who was the guitarist and provided backing vocals for Mick Jagger in 1963 is around even now.
* Keith still plays guitar and provides back-up vocals for Mick. Long term relationships such as this have made it possible for the Rolling Stones keep their musical style over time.
Who are the band members of Rolling Stones?
Obviously, the list cannot start without the mention of Mick Jagger who has been at the heart of every Rolling Stones concert with his vocals. Keith Richards, who is the guitarist of the band and also provides backing vocals is also worth mention as he has been associated with the band for more than 45 years now.
The big four is completed by Charlie Watts (on percussion and drums) and Ron Wood (on guitar, pedal steel and lap steel). These four played in the latest Rolling Stones concert. The big 4 also racked up 33 years singing, and playing in the band together.
With such a class act line-up, Rolling Stones generates mass hysteria amongst people worldwide. And its no wonder that all the Rolling Stones concerts get packed to the rafters.
