Frank Mastropolo

This session yielded the initial instrumental tracks for one of the most memorable songs on their debut LP.

Despite a hyperbolic advance news release, their debut performance was decidedly low key.

There was little immediate reaction when his comment first appeared in the U.K.

Reviews were mixed but this project demonstrated their evolution from folk-rock to a more experimental style.

They had a sort-of reunion on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 for two weeks in 1971.

The gig was grueling: It's been estimated that they spent 503 hours on stage for 92 nights straight.

They wore leather jackets and jeans onstage, infuriating owner Ray McFall, who was no fan of rock 'n' roll.

Their acclaim is now universal, but things were very different back in 1964.

They ran full-page, black-bordered ads in the British music press denouncing this LP.

By 1971, the Rolling Stones had sold millions of records – but were almost broke.