The Rolling Stones Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

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Members

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Keith Richards

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Various Artists for Children's Promise Artists United Against Apartheid The Dirty Mac Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys Mick Jagger & Keith Richards The Glimmer Twins Jagger/Richards The New Barbarians Nanker Phelge

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Ronnie Wood

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Supergroup B Faces The Creation The Birds The Jeff Beck Group Artists United Against Apartheid Santa Barbara Machine Head The Ronnie Wood Band The New Barbarians Quiet Melon Ronnie Wood with his Wild Five

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Brian Jones

Roles:

Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Hapshash and the Coloured Coat Nanker Phelge

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Mick Taylor

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Angel Witch John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings John Mayall & Friends The Gods

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Bill Wyman

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Mick Fleetwood and Friends Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Nanker Phelge Immediate All Stars Willie and the Poor Boys

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Mick Jagger

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Various Artists for Children's Promise SuperHeavy Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys Mick Jagger & Keith Richards The Glimmer Twins Nanker Phelge Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Immediate All Stars

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Steve Jordan

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Blues Brothers John Mayer Trio Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Booker T. & the M.G.'s The Steves Saturday Night Live Band Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band 24th Street Band The LaVettes Los Secretos The Verbs

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Charlie Watts

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Rock Therapy Willie and the Poor Boys Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated Nanker Phelge Immediate All Stars Charlie Watts Quintet Charlie Watt’s All-Star Jazz Orchestra The ABC&D of Boogie Woogie Rocket 88

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Darryl Jones

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

The Dead Daisies Stone Raiders

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Waddy Wachtel

Roles:

Guitarist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Fleetwood Mac The Church The Everly Brothers Iggy Pop The Cowsills The Immediate Family Twice Nicely Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Gilby Clarke Melissa Etheridge Band The Gentlemen Boys The Goat Band Yesca Bridey Murphy

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Billy Preston

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

The Beatles The Plastic Ono Band Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band George's Band The Louisiana Gator Boys

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Harvey Mandel

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Canned Heat John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Pure Food and Drug Act Harvey Mandel & The Snake Crew The Psychedelic Guitar Circus Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band Chicago Blues Reunion

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Dick Taylor

Roles:

Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

The Pretty Things The Mekons Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys Pretty Things/Yardbird Blues Band

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Nicky Hopkins

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Kinks Jefferson Airplane The Plastic Ono Band Quicksilver Messenger Service Jerry Garcia Band Steve Miller Band The Jeff Beck Group Climax Blues Band The Sessions Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages Ritchie Blackmore Orchestra Immediate All Stars Cyril Davies & His Rhythm & Blues All Stars Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers Night

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Ian Stewart

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Immediate All Stars

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Bernard Fowler

Roles:

Singer Drummer

Groups:

Tackhead The Rockit Band Herbie Hancock (band) Shango Peech Boys Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Sinnamon The Smurfs Snatch

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Philippe Saisse

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

David Bowie (band) The Sunday Night Band David Sanborn (band) Al Di Meola (band) Outloud Doppelganger Philippe Saisse Trio Philippe Saisse Special Group Philippe Saisse Acoustique Trio

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Tony Chapman

Roles:

Drummer

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Mick Avory

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Kinks The Creation

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Bobby Keys

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

The Plastic Ono Band Delaney & Bonnie and Friends Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos The New Barbarians The Little Big Horns

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Carl O’Neil Little

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Flower Pot Men Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages Immediate All Stars Cyril Davies & His Rhythm & Blues All Stars

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About

The Rolling Stones are an iconic English rock band formed in London in 1962, known for their pioneering influence on the rock and roll genre. The group originally consisted of Mick Jagger (vocals), Keith Richards (guitar), Brian Jones (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and Charlie Watts (drums). Over the years, the lineup evolved, notably with the addition of Ronnie Wood (guitar). Renowned for their gritty, blues-based rock sound, the Stones have explored a variety of genres, including rock, blues, reggae, and country, solidifying their status as one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock history.

How to Sound Like The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones' sound is characterized by a raw, energetic vibe that blends bluesy guitar riffs and dynamic rhythms. Their music often features interlocking guitar parts, with Keith Richards' use of open tunings and syncopated riffs creating a distinctive driving force. Richards' preference for the Fender Telecaster, paired with amplifiers like the Vox AC30, delivers a crunchy, overdriven tone that is both punchy and resonant. The rhythm section, led by Watts' steady drumming, provides a swinging groove that complements Jagger's charismatic vocal delivery. This combination of gritty guitar work, robust rhythms, and charismatic performances defines the Stones' enduring appeal and powerful live presence.

Discography

The Rolling Stones

1964

England’s Newest Hitmakers

1964

12 X 5

1964

The Rolling Stones No. 2

1965

The Rolling Stones, Now!

1965

Out Of Our Heads

1965

Out Of Our Heads (UK)

1965

December’s Children (And Everybody’s)

1965

Aftermath

1966

Aftermath (UK Version)

1966

got LIVE if you want it!

1966

Between The Buttons

1967

Between The Buttons (UK Version)

1967

Flowers

1967

Their Satanic Majesties Request (50th Anniversary Special Edition / Remastered)

1967

Beggars Banquet (50th Anniversary Edition)

1968

Let It Bleed (50th Anniversary Edition / Remastered 2019)

1969

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! (Remastered)

1970

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert (40th Anniversary Edition)

1970

Sticky Fingers (Super Deluxe)

1971

Jamming With Edward

1972

Exile On Main Street (2010 Re-Mastered)

1972

Exile On Main Street (Deluxe Version)

1972

Goats Head Soup (Remastered 2009)

1973

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (2009 Re-Mastered)

1974

Black And Blue (Remastered 2009)

1976

Love You Live (Remastered 2009)

1977

Some Girls

1978

Emotional Rescue (2009 Re-Mastered)

1980

Tattoo You (2009 Re-Mastered)

1981

Still Life

1982

Undercover (2009 Re-Mastered)

1983

Dirty Work (Remastered 2009)

1986

Steel Wheels (Remastered 2009)

1989

Flashpoint

1991

Stripped

1995

Bridges To Babylon (Remastered)

1997

Live Licks

2004

A Bigger Bang (2009 Re-Mastered)

2005

Some Girls: Live In Texas '78

2011

Live At The Checkerboard Lounge

2012

Live 1965: Music From Charlie Is My Darling (Live From England/1965)

2012

Totally Stripped - Paris (Live)

2016

Totally Stripped (Live)

2016

Totally Stripped - Amsterdam (Live)

2016

Totally Stripped - Brixton (Live)

2016

Havana Moon (Live)

2016

Blue & Lonesome

2016

Ladies & Gentlemen (Live)

2017

Sticky Fingers Live At The Fonda Theatre

2017

On Air (Deluxe)

2017

From The Vault: No Security - San Jose 1999 (Live)

2018

Voodoo Lounge Uncut (Live)

2018

Honk (Deluxe)

2019

Bridges To Bremen (Live)

2019

Steel Wheels Live

2020

A Bigger Bang (Live)

2021

Tattoo You (Super Deluxe)

2021

Live At The Wiltern

2022

Live At The El Mocambo

2022

Licked Live In NYC

2022

GRRR Live!

2023

Forty Licks

2023

Hackney Diamonds

2023

Welcome To Shepherds Bush (Live)

2024

Black And Blue (2025 Mix)

2025

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Want to sound like The Rolling Stones? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.