Sixty-four years after their first gig, The Rolling Stones are still topping the charts. Foreign Tongues, released on 10 July 2026, went straight to number one in the UK, their 15th chart-topping album here, with guests including Paul McCartney and Steve Winwood and some of Charlie Watts's final recordings.
Keith Richards has confirmed there won't be a tour in 2026, so it's the perfect moment to look back at a remarkable story. Wear your love of rock with our Rock Music Clothing collection.
The Rolling Stones Fact File
| Formed | London, 1962 (first gig at the Marquee Club, 12 July 1962) |
|---|---|
| Current members | Mick Jagger (born 26 July 1943, age 83), Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943, age 82), Ronnie Wood (born 1 June 1947, age 79) |
| Former members | Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Genres | Rock, blues, pop, psychedelia |
| Known for | "Satisfaction", the tongue logo, 250 million+ albums sold |
| Nicknames | "The greatest rock and roll band in the world"; Jagger and Richards are "the Glimmer Twins" |
Career History
| Years | Band/Label | Key albums/singles |
|---|---|---|
| 1963–1970 | Decca (London Records in the US) | The Rolling Stones (1964), "It's All Over Now" (1964), "Satisfaction" (1965), Aftermath (1966), Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) |
| 1971–1982 | Rolling Stones Records (via Atlantic) | Sticky Fingers (1971), Exile on Main St. (1972), Some Girls (1978), Tattoo You (1981) |
| 1983–1991 | Rolling Stones Records (via CBS/Columbia) | Steel Wheels (1989) |
| 1994 | Virgin | Voodoo Lounge (1994) |
| 2016–present | Polydor | Blue & Lonesome (2016), Hackney Diamonds (2023), Foreign Tongues (2026) |
Labels shown are the main home for each era's headline releases. Foreign Tongues is the band's 25th British studio album.
From a Dartford Platform to the Marquee
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, old primary-school friends, reconnected on platform two at Dartford station on 17 October 1961. Brian Jones named the band after the Muddy Waters track "Rollin' Stone", and on 12 July 1962 they played their first show at London's Marquee Club. In 1964 "It's All Over Now" became their first UK number one single.
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Satisfaction and the Golden Run
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965) gave the Stones their first US number one. Then came a famous run: Aftermath, Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St., begun in a villa in the South of France and finished in Los Angeles. Brian Jones left in June 1969 and died weeks later; Mick Taylor joined on guitar.
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The Tongue, the Line-Ups and the Long Haul
In 1970 came Rolling Stones Records and John Pasche's tongue and lips logo, inspired by Jagger's suggestion of the Hindu goddess Kali. Ronnie Wood, formerly of Faces, joined for the 1975 tour and became official in 1976. Voodoo Lounge (1994) was the first album without Bill Wyman, with Darryl Jones on bass, and Steve Jordan became the regular drummer after Charlie Watts died in August 2021.
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Hackney Diamonds and a Late-Career Renaissance
The blues covers album Blue & Lonesome (2016) hit UK number one, then Hackney Diamonds (2023) reached number one in 20 countries and won the Grammy for Best Rock Album. Foreign Tongues, led by "In the Stars", proved there is plenty left in the tank.
Awards
Grammy Awards
- Best Rock Album: Voodoo Lounge (1995)
- Best Music Video, Short Form: "Love Is Strong" (1995)
- Best Traditional Blues Album: Blue & Lonesome (2018)
- Best Rock Album: Hackney Diamonds (2025)
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1986)
Halls of Fame and Honours
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1989)
- UK Music Hall of Fame (2004)
- Mick Jagger was knighted in 2003
Away From the Spotlight
Jagger and Richards first met at Wentworth Primary School in Dartford. When they reconnected in 1961, Jagger was a student at the London School of Economics.
FAQs
How old is Mick Jagger?
Mick Jagger was born on 26 July 1943, which makes him 83.
Who is in The Rolling Stones now?
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.
How many studio albums have The Rolling Stones released?
Foreign Tongues (2026) is their 25th British studio album (27th in the US).
Are The Rolling Stones touring in 2026?
No. Keith Richards has confirmed there won't be a 2026 tour.
Where were The Rolling Stones formed?
In London in 1962.
Who designed The Rolling Stones tongue logo?
John Pasche designed it in 1970.
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