( also infml The Stones )
a British pop group formed in 1962. Its original members were Mick Jagger , Brian Jones (1941–69) and Keith Richard (later Richards) (1943– ), who were later joined by Bill Wyman (1936– ) and Charlie Watts (1941– ). Their music was influenced by US blues and their most successful early records were (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (1965) and Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1968), with albums including Sticky Fingers (1971) and Exile on Main Street (1972). They were known for their noisy and aggressive performances, and they shocked many people by behaving badly in public and taking drugs. Brian Jones died when he accidentally drowned while under the influence of drugs in 1969. His place in the group was taken by Mick Taylor (1948– ), who was later replaced by Ron Wood (1942– ). The group still play together and make records. Their later albums include Voodoo Lounge (1994) and Bridges to Babylon (1997).