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    The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962. Inspired by American blues records that they were hearing they went onto become one the rock's biggest draws.

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    Mick Jagger (harmonica, vocals)
    Keith Richards (lead guitar)
    Ronnie Wood (rhythm guitar)
    Charlie Watts (drums)

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    Bill Wyman (bass guitar)
    Ian Stewart (piano)
    Brian Jones (lead guitar, sitar, marimba)
    Mick Taylor (guitar)

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    Mick Jagger sang The Beatles in Liverpool

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    George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh was a pioneering benefit concert which paved the way for Live Aid.

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    In a recent interview, John Lennon's eldest son Julian revealed and he and his brother Sean have a "plan" to make music together soon.

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