This highly political song was inspired by political activist Tariq Ali and the French Student Movement. It was released as a single off the "Beggar's Banquet" album in the summer of 1968, a year full of political and social unrest, which saw violent confrontations between young political activists in both France and The United States. The song, released in 1968, was seen as continuing the Stone's return to their earthy blues and rock & roll based roots after the psychedelic experimentation of Their Satanic Majesties Request.
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This highly political song was inspired by political activist Tariq Ali and the French Student Movement. It was released as a single off the "Be… read more
This highly political song was inspired by political activist Tariq Ali and the French Student Movement. It was released as a single off the "Beggar's Banquet" album in th… read more
The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in London in 1962 as "The Rollin' Stones". The first stable line-up consisted of founders Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), bandleader Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica, and keyboards), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums), and Ian Stewart (piano). Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued to work with the band as a contracted musician until his death in 1985. The band's primary songwriters, Jagger and Richards, assumed leadership after Andrew Loog O… read more
The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in London in 1962 as "The Rollin' Stones". The first stable line-up consisted of founders Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonic… read more
The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in London in 1962 as "The Rollin' Stones". The first stable line-up consisted of founders Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), bandleade… read more