The Rolling Stones celebrate 50 years
The band in 1964.
Maybe it will make you feel old. Or maybe it offers the opportunity to revel in some genuine rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia.
But today marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones, based on the band’s first show at London’s Marquee Jazz Club, when they were billed as the Rollin’ Stones.
On Wednesday, the group – a bit more weathered these days – reconvened in front of the club for an anniversary photo.
Last month, the band debuted a new logo to celebrate its anniversary and in recent weeks, Keith Richards has intimated that the group will likely play one show this year in honor of their 50 years and tour more extensively in 2013.
But for now, take a look back at one of rock’s greatest innovators…and, if you want to take a closer look at some Stones pics, we’ve got a present for you.
The kind folks from The eBook People are providing a free 2,000-page e-book of “50 Years: The Rolling Stones – Views from the Inside, Views from the Outside (Part 1)” for us to give away (the book is available on Amazon and iTunes).
Keep in mind that you need to have a device on which to read it, but if you’re interested, leave a comment below and we’ll randomly choose a winner at noon Friday.
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By Melissa Ruggieri, Atlanta Music Scene
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12 comments Add your comment
Russell
July 12th, 2012
3:53 pm
Hi, really interested about the book and got a device to read it too!
gate
July 12th, 2012
4:18 pm
I am a huge fan and would Love to win a copy….!!!!! Please….
amarti
July 12th, 2012
4:28 pm
Happy birthday Stones!
Calven
July 12th, 2012
4:30 pm
I wish I could have been there to shoot the photo myself, but a close second would be to win this ebook for my iPad!
Rita
July 12th, 2012
4:47 pm
Would love a copy of the book, especially since it’s about guys my age who can still rock n roll!
Eric J.
July 12th, 2012
4:58 pm
The band that epitomizes the good, bad and ugly of rock ‘n’ roll more than any other in history. They were innovators during the Brian Jones’ era, a careening bluesy-rock train in the Mick Taylor years, and musical showmen (and later statesmen) with Ronnie Wood. All worthy of accolades in their own right, but an unparalleled legacy in its entirety.
B Wood
July 12th, 2012
9:03 pm
Nothing would please myself and my 9 yr old daughter who dreams of one day seeing the Stones live more than the e book! Saw them in Atlanta the last 2 tours, great shows both!!
ATLcracker
July 12th, 2012
10:02 pm
I’m 63 years old. I grew up with this band. I last saw them live in Atlanta during the Voodoo Lounge tour. Mick Jagger did the whole Jumping Jack Flash 15 feet away from my Wife and I. It was transcendental. This was 25 plus years into their touring career and they absolutely did not mail it in. Mick must have covered six miles during the show going from one side of the huge stage to the other. Everyone got more than their money’s worth. I bet they still put on a great show. On a sad note we will never know what else Brian Jones could have contributed to their legacy – he died so young. Mick recently said that was the best version of the band. Things were never the same after he left.
Jeff
July 12th, 2012
10:23 pm
If you haven’t read “Life” by Keith Richards, you really need to do so. You will learn things like where the name “Voodoo Lounge” actually came from.
B Wood
July 13th, 2012
1:46 pm
who was the winner?
Melissa Ruggieri
July 13th, 2012
2:45 pm
Congrats to B Wood. I had my colleague, Shane Harrison, randomly choose and B Wood is our winner. Thanks to everyone for participating. I’ll try to give away stuff whenever possible!
B Wood
July 13th, 2012
8:31 pm
awesome! thank you!