The Rolling Stones may very well be the most recognizable name in Rock and Pop history. Others will also call them the greatest Rock n Roll band of all time. Regardless of what you think of them, you can't argue with their longevity. 2006 will mark the 45th anniversary of the Rolling Stones as a band.
Originally a rhythm and blues band, the Rolling Stones began experimenting with different musical styles in the late 60's. Contemporaries such as the Beatles, The Who, and The Kinks, all had an influence on the Stones musical direction at the time. Unlike their contemporaries however, the Rolling Stones always seemed to be on the darker side of popular music tastes. They were in some respects the antithesis of fellow British invasion group the Beatles.
Well into their 60's the remaining members of the Rolling Stones have refused to slow down. Always a strong touring force, the Rolling Stones most recently embarked on their "Bigger Bang" tour, which proved to be just as ambitious as all of their tours over the last 40 years. They opened their "Bigger Bang" tour at Boston's historic Fenway Park on August 21, 2005. Rumor has it that the Rolling Stones will be back in the Boston area in 2007 with at least one concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.
