How Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Formed The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones just released ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ their first studio album in 18 years. But the band started 60 years ago when two former classmates decided to team up with other like-minded musicians.
Seeking an outlet for their love of blues and R&B, two former classmates teamed with others to form the group that would set the standard for rock royalty.

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