In 1964, The Rolling Stones' cover of "Not Fade Away", with its strong emphasis on the Bo Diddley beat, became a major hit in Britain and served as the A-side of the band's first US single. The Rolling Stones version of "Not Fade Away" was one of their first classic hits. Recorded in late January 1964 and released by Decca on February 21, 1964, with "Little by Little" as the B-side, it was their first Top 5 hit in Great Britain, reaching #3. In March 1964 it was also the Rolling Stones' first single release in the United States, on the Lo… read more
In 1964, The Rolling Stones' cover of "Not Fade Away", with its strong emphasis on the Bo Diddley beat, became a major hit in Britain … read more
In 1964, The Rolling Stones' cover of "Not Fade Away", with its strong emphasis on the Bo Diddley beat, became a major hit in Britain and served as the A-side of the band&… read more
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their initial line-up included vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, drummer Charlie Watts, and pianist Ian Stewart, who was later sidelined by their manager Andrew Loog Oldham. In the early 1960s, Jones served as the primary leader, while the Jagger–Richards partnership became the band's main songwriting and creative force. The band began by performing cover versions rooted in blues and early rock and roll and became part of the British Invasio… read more
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their initial line-up included vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassi… read more
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Their initial line-up included vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, drummer Charlie Watts, and pian… read more