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tough task of trying to control the unruly
crowds. This was a period during which they
started using recreational drugs, which got
them into trouble with authorities. It also
resulted in Jagger, Richards and Jones being
sentenced to jail for varying periods and
fighting the cases for some time.
The Rolling Stones was the first album
released by the group. It had mostly cover The band members lived up to their bad-boy image
versions of others’ music and one song But the music kept coming. Albums like Their
written by Jagger and Richards and two Satanic Majesties and Beggar’s Banquet were
songs credited to Nanker Phlege. This was released in late 60s. This contained songs
the name used when all members of the band like Sympathy of the Devil, No Expectations,
contributed to the sons. This album did not Street Fighting Man. During this period, they
gain much great recognition. But then came also made a film The Rolling Stones Rock and
The Rolling Stones 2, which reached the top Roll Circus starring many guests like John
of the British charts. Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Who, Jethro Tull and
(I can’t get no) Satisfaction was their several others.
first song to reach the No 1 in charts Jumpin’ Jack Flash was recorded around
internationally. Aftermath was the first the same time, including the increasingly
album to be released with all songs written unreliable Brian Jones, who did contribute
by Jagger and Richards. Then followed a to this song considerably. It was released
series of successful albums like Between the as a single in 1968. This song of the Stones
Buttons, Their Satanic Majesties Request, perhaps has the most number of cover
and songs which remain fresh to this day. versions. It is also the most performed song
And they started touring the world to roaring
success.
Tapping the protest mood
In the sixties, the high energy performances
of The Stones were a great hit with audiences,
which also coincided with the general mood
of protest against the then current wars
and happenings. But the police and the
authorities were not amused as they had the And the music kept coming
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