Rolling Stones

British  

plural noun

1. the . British rock group (formed 1962): comprising Mick Jagger, Keith Richards (born 1943; guitar, vocals), Brian Jones (1942–69; guitar), Charlie Watts (born 1941; drums), Bill Wyman (born 1936; bass guitar; now retired), and subsequently Mick Taylor (born 1948; guitar; with the group 1969–74) and Ron Wood (born 1947; guitar; with the group from 1975) See also Jagger

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Example Sentences

Bianca Jagger, a Nicaraguan human rights activist and former wife of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, told the BBC World Service's Newshour programme that she held the Ortega regime responsible for Rivera's death.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In 1981, Pearson talked Rollins into accepting an invitation by the Rolling Stones to play on their “Tattoo You” album, including on the hit “Waiting for a Friend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But he was a heroic figure to me as a teenager, very much in the same way that simultaneously, like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones were, or John Lennon was, or Allen Ginsberg was.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“N.W.A and Public Enemy were to hip-hop what The Beatles and the Rolling Stones were to rock ‘n’ roll,” said Iovine.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Cate waited until the Rolling Stones had finished out their song before turning down the radio.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken