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Band1962 · Jagger, Richards et al.

The Rolling Stones

Rock's longest-running business and its most durable rebellion.

Impact score

69.8

#24 of 55 in Bands#264 of 773 across all media Compare with a rival

The Stones made rebellion a brand and touring a mega-business. They have run some of the highest-grossing tours in history across six decades.

Their tongue logo is one of the most licensed images in music.

Lineage

What it spawned

The Rolling Stones

Movements

  • Rock rebellion image
  • Blues revival

Works

  • Tongue logo merchandising

Technologies

  • Modern stadium tour model