England’s Newest Hitmakers – The Rolling Stones

Just what is the fascination that holds me and fans worldwide so spellbound to this rock group. The rebellion, the contempt to the world, the scowling band members, their music? It must have been a combination of all.

Their journey started in 1963… since then, they have undergone changes in band members, some bad spells, yet they are still releasing albums and touring till today. In the process, expanding their massive cult following with each truimph. The Rolling Stones are the only band who have battled the Beatles during their prime and have stepped out of the arena, more or less unscathed…. and still churning out great stuff.

Back in the sixties and seventies, the Stones were the demi-gods of a restless and rebellious generation. The band’s rebelliousness was probably meant to counter the clean cut, rapid rising Beatles. British youth grew increasingly aware of the Stones and they fired up the imagination of their fans. Their notoriety only further boost the band’s popularity and set the stage for a growing legend of rock.

I was a growing teen during the eighties and “Undercover” was the album that really made me sit up. I was enchanted by the rowdy tunes of “Undercover of the Night”. I then bought their past records and of course, I am a cult follower of the Rolling Stones till today.

What’s to come after “A Bigger Bang”? More albums, more world tours? Will they continue to build up their hoard of rock hits?

Whatever happens, the Rolling Stones have already bequested to all fans and the world with a whopping legacy of rock n roll that is unmatched by any other band. Importantly, they don’t seem to be grinding to a halt. That is because they are the Rolling Stones.