The Rolling Stones, English rock music group that rose to prominence in the mid-1960s and continues to exert great influence. Members have included singer Mick Jagger, 1943–; guitarists Brian Jones, 1944–69, Keith Richard, 1943–, and Ron Wood, 1941–; bassist Bill Wyman, 1941–; and drummer Charlie Watts, 1941–. The group's songs, written mostly by Jagger and Richard, include “Satisfaction,” “Sympathy for the Devil,” and “Paint It Black.” They have appeared widely in concert and in films, e.g., Gimme Shelter (1970), and have had successful solo careers. 

After 40 years of touring and record making, The Rolling Stones led the pack as the most successful concert tour of 2005.