The 2022 version

When I say ‘classic’. I mean it two ways – one, in the sense that a ‘65 Mustang is a classic; the other applies to the accepted definition of Classic Rock.

With the recent passing of original member Charlie Watts, one looks at the timeline of this band. They formed in 1962, in London, with the original members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, & Brian Jones. Their name came from a Muddy Watters song called Rollin’ Stone – a spur of the moment name given by Brian Jones during a phone call he had with a booking agent. He was asked what is the name of your band?

The original lineup of the Stones included pianist Ian Stewart. This was even before Watts and Wyman joined. Eventually, Stones producer/PR wunderkind Andrew Loog Oldham deemed Stewart unfit to be in the band (he didn’t look the part). Next up, Dick Taylor – who was a lead guitarist – got let go as he did not want to play bass. Mick Avory (later with The Kinks) was the drummer before Watts solidified the role.

Since 1962 to the present, the Stones have released 26 albums and are aiming for a 60-year reunion in 2022. During that time there have been a few line up changes. In 1969, 3 months before Brian Jones passed away, he was fired and replaced by Mick Taylor who would go on to contribute to Let It Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out, Sticky Fingers, and Exile on Main Street. Taylor stayed on with the band until 1975.

In 1975, Taylor quit and was replaced by former Faces guitarist Ronnie Wood who, along with Jagger, Watts, Richards, and Wyman, went into the early 90s as the 5 members of the Rolling Stones.

In 1993, Bill Wyman left the group, published his own book called ‘Stone Alone’, and in 1997 formed his own band. Then there were four, but for touring purposes actually 5. Darrell Jones is their traveling bassist.

Why do I consider this band the most classic of all classic rock bands? Longevity is one reason; productivity – 26 studio albums (you be the judge on which are great and which are not). Only 3 line up changes in over 50 years. That’s amazing for anything.. Over 2,000 concerts since 1962 – mostly sold out. Many of their songs are used for movies, TV, commercials, & sports. Internationally known. Can legitimately fight for the number 1 spot with the Beatles as the number 1 rock band. Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Famers. They were part of the British Invasion… and yes, they are better than Rush.

Paolo Pettofrezza (Ferris Kennedy)

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When I say ‘classic’. I mean it two ways – one, in the sense that a ‘65 Mustang is a classic; the other applies to the accepted definition of Classic Rock.

With the recent passing of original member Charlie Watts, one looks at the timeline of this band. They formed in 1962, in London, with the original members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, & Brian Jones. Their name came from a Muddy Watters song called Rollin’ Stone – a spur of the moment name given by Brian Jones during a phone call he had with a booking agent. He was asked what is your band?

The original lineup of the Stones included pianist Ian Stewart. This was even before Watts and Wyman joined. Eventually, Stones producer/PR wunderkind Andrew Loog Oldham deemed Stewart unfit to be in the band (he didn’t look the part). Next up, Dick Taylor – who was a lead guitarist – got let go as he did not want to play bass. Mick Avory (later with The Kinks) was the drummer before Watts solidified the role.

Since 1962 to the present, the Stones have released 26 albums and are aiming for a 60-year reunion in 2022. During that time there have been a few line up changes. In 1969, 3 months before Brian Jones passed away, he was fired and replaced by Mick Taylor who would go on to contribute to ``. Let It Bleed, Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out, Sticky Fingers, and Exile on Main Street. Taylor stayed on with the band until 1975.

In 1975, Taylor quit and was replaced by former Faces guitarist Ronnie Wood who, along with Jagger, Watts, Richards, and Wyman, went into the early 90s as the 5 members of the Rolling Stones.

In 1993, Bill Wyman left the group, published his own book called Stone Alone and in 1997 formed his own band. Then there were four, but for touring purposes actually 5. Darrell Jones is their travelling bassist.

Why do I consider this band the most classic of all classic rock bands? Longevity is one reason; productivity – 26 studio albums (you be the judge on which are great and which are not). Only 3 line up changes in over 50 years. That’s amazing for anything.. Over 2,000 concerts since 1962 – mostly sold out. Many of their songs are used for movies, TV, commercials, & Sports. Internationally known. Can legitimately fight for the number 1 spot with the Beatles as the number 1 rock band. Rock N Roll Hall Of Famers. They were part of the British Invasion… and yes, they are better than Rush.

#rollingstones #rock #billwyman #therollingstones #mickjagger #music #rocknroll #keithrichards #rockandroll #thebeatles #stones #blues #vintage #charliewatts #beatles #vinyl #guitar #classicrock #brianjones #pinkfloyd #vinylcollection #ronniewood

Paolo P. Aka (Ferris Kennedy from The Ferris Wheel Serious Rock Talk Podcast)

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