Rolling Stones

British

plural noun

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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One video featured on the Instagram channel included a caption that read "64 & counting" -- an apparent reference to the number of years since the Rolling Stones were founded.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

But Vegas was where cool went to die, especially in the era of the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Then came bad hombre after bad hombre from the UK: Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Coldplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Reggae legend Sly Dunbar, who played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 73.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

She knew it was the Rolling Stones T-shirt.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

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