The Rolling Stones are an English band whose rhythm and blues along with and rock & roll- based music became popular during the "British Invasion" in the early 1960s. The band was formed in London in 1962 by original leader Brian Jones, but was eventually led by the songwriting partnership of singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. The band has released 55 albums of original work and compilations, and have had 32 U.K & U.S top-10 singles. Their image of unkempt and surly youth is one that many musicians still emulate.

This introduction is taken from The Rolling Stones’ entry on Wikipedia where detailed information about the band members, and their history can be found.