They started their career in the shadow of the Beatles. But when the Beatles were kaput, they assumed the title of "the kings of rock and roll". While the Beatles were the four lovable moptops that even some mothers loved, these guys were the bad boys. They were the original punk rockers, long before punk was ever dreamed of.
I saw them in 1994, on one of the largest stages I had ever seen a concert on, in my life. That was when their concerts were events and anyone that liked rock music had to see them once. Today, I am not so sure how they are faring. I am sure they still sell out most stadiums they play in, but Jagger's voice was not the best to start with and it's a cinch that it's even more worn now.
Nevertheless, they were an entertaining group in their day and I liked their raunchy style. Their career has spawned a myriad of styles that somehow maintain that raunch, as a base or foundation. Rock, jazz, funk, and even country were fused into a unique style that has been an influence in many other artists. Here are a few of my favorites by the Rolling Stones.
Here is a little tune from 1971 that satirizes country just a bit. It's called Dead Flowers:
From 1989's Steel Wheels album comes this song entitled, Mixed Emotions:
One of their classic albums was one from 1969, called Let It Bleed. This is a live version that came on it, one of their signature songs of the ages, You Can't Always get What You Want:
Finally, another live version of another classic. This one came off of the 1968 release, Beggar's Banquet. Here is Sympathy For The Devil:
Enjoy.
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