Incredible early photos of the Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an iconic band that spans generations of music lovers. Their very first performance was in 1962, and the Stones have been the epitome of true rock stars ever since. It may seem like their age is catching up with them, but they are still alive and kicking and there are all kinds of memes circulating about the dinosaur-like longevity of guitarist Keith Richards. Their wild youths are far behind them, but they're still the most iconic rock band around.

Come along on a tour through our throwback gallery. Click on and enjoy these incredible photos from the early days of the Rolling Stones.

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Attendance -

Here they are, at the NME 1964-1965 Annual Poll-Winners All-Star Concert, which took place at Wembley Empire Pool in London.

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Sharply dressed on the streets of London -

They stand in their youthful, well-tailored suits under a London street sign and strike a pose... kind of.

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Keith Richards -

A promising young rock dinosaur: Keith Richards is probably shredding an iconic riff here.

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Mick Jagger -

Just a kid, here's 20-year-old Mick Jagger seen through the camera lens.

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Brian Jones -

The late Brian Jones during his early Rolling Stones days.

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Embankment -

The bandmates playing around on a wall at Embankment, London.

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Manager -

During a guitar session, Brian Jones gets some guidance from Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham while Keith Richards plays guitar.

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Mail -

Mick and Keith, opening and reading fan letters.

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Snapshot -

A 1963 portrait shows Mick Jagger standing out with his distinctive velvet jacket.

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Bass player -

Bassists are famous for being nice guys, and here's Bill Wyman posing with a friendly smile!

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Harmonica -

Brian Jones playing harmonica with one hand and holding a guitar with the other.

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Guitar players -

Brian Jones and Keith Richards jamming together.

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Drummer -

A picture of the late Charlie Watts, when he was young.

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Close-Up -

Another group photo, with everyone looking at the camera except for... Brian Jones.

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Famous lips -

An iconic picture displaying a young Mick Jagger.

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Smile -

Brian Jones and his youthful smile. He looks just like a high school kid.

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Laughing -

A good old laugh in a hotel room.

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Dancing -

Best buds just messing around.

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Suited and booted -

A vintage photo in color, featuring the young rock band in matching outfits.

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Smoker -

Mick Jagger looking a lot more casual.

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Singing -

Brian Jones singing and playing live.

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Famous smoker -

Keith Richards smoking and playing guitar, as always! Is he immortal?

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TV -

The band perform on the set of a television show.

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Filming -

A sneak peek at their performance.

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Shoe shine -

Mick Jagger shines his shoes on stage, oblivious to the adoring fans.

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New York City boys -

The Rolling Stones on tour in the Big Apple.

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Fan -

The band and a hypnotized fan. Look how happy she seems to be!

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Wandering -

They radiate rock star energy while walking in the park.

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Recording -

In the studio, during a recording session in the early days.

Sources: (Time) (Rolling Stone)

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The Rolling Stones back in the day -

Come along on a tour through our throwback gallery. Click on and enjoy these incredible photos from the early days of the Rolling Stones.

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Attendance -

Here they are, at the NME 1964-1965 Annual Poll-Winners All-Star Concert, which took place at Wembley Empire Pool in London.

1 / 30 Fotos

Sharply dressed on the streets of London -

They stand in their youthful, well-tailored suits under a London street sign and strike a pose... kind of.

2 / 30 Fotos

Keith Richards -

A promising young rock dinosaur: Keith Richards is probably shredding an iconic riff here.

3 / 30 Fotos

Mick Jagger -

Just a kid, here's 20-year-old Mick Jagger seen through the camera lens.

4 / 30 Fotos

Brian Jones -

The late Brian Jones during his early Rolling Stones days.

5 / 30 Fotos

Embankment -

The bandmates playing around on a wall at Embankment, London.

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Manager -

During a guitar session, Brian Jones gets some guidance from Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham while Keith Richards plays guitar.

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Mail -

Mick and Keith, opening and reading fan letters.

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Snapshot -

A 1963 portrait shows Mick Jagger standing out with his distinctive velvet jacket.

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Bass player -

Bassists are famous for being nice guys, and here's Bill Wyman posing with a friendly smile!

10 / 30 Fotos

Harmonica -

Brian Jones playing harmonica with one hand and holding a guitar with the other.

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Guitar players -

Brian Jones and Keith Richards jamming together.

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Drummer -

A picture of the late Charlie Watts, when he was young.

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Close-Up -

Another group photo, with everyone looking at the camera except for... Brian Jones.

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Famous lips -

An iconic picture displaying a young Mick Jagger.

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Smile -

Brian Jones and his youthful smile. He looks just like a high school kid.

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Laughing -

A good old laugh in a hotel room.

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Dancing -

Best buds just messing around.

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Suited and booted -

A vintage photo in color, featuring the young rock band in matching outfits.

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Smoker -

Mick Jagger looking a lot more casual.

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Singing -

Brian Jones singing and playing live.

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Famous smoker -

Keith Richards smoking and playing guitar, as always! Is he immortal?

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TV -

The band perform on the set of a television show.

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Filming -

A sneak peek at their performance.

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Shoe shine -

Mick Jagger shines his shoes on stage, oblivious to the adoring fans.

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New York City boys -

The Rolling Stones on tour in the Big Apple.

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Fan -

The band and a hypnotized fan. Look how happy she seems to be!

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Wandering -

They radiate rock star energy while walking in the park.

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Recording -

In the studio, during a recording session in the early days.

Sources: (Time) (Rolling Stone)

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Incredible early photos of the Rolling Stones

Looking back at one of the most iconic bands in history

11/03/24 | StarsInsider

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The Rolling Stones is an iconic band whose popularity spans generations of music lovers. Their very first performance was in 1962, and the Stones have been the epitome of true rock stars ever since. It may seem like their age is catching up with them, but most of them are still alive and kicking and there are all kinds of memes circulating about the dinosaur-like longevity of guitarist Keith Richards. Their wild youths are far behind them, but they're still the most iconic rock band around.

Come along on a tour through our throwback gallery. Click on and enjoy these incredible photos from the early days of the Rolling Stones.