Insane 10 Famous Truths You Never Knew About The Rolling Stones

1. The Rolling Stones were originally called “The Rollin’ Stones” and took their name from a Muddy Waters song.

2. The band’s iconic logo, the “Tongue and Lips,” was designed by John Pasche in 1970 and has become one of the most recognizable logos in music.

3. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards met as children in a primary school in Dartford, Kent, but they didn’t become friends until they reconnected as teenagers.

4. The Rolling Stones were one of the first Western rock bands to perform in China in 2006, marking a significant cultural moment.

5. They hold the record for the highest-grossing tour in history, with their “A Bigger Bang” tour from 2005 to 2007 grossing over $558 million.

6. The band has released over 30 studio albums, with “Exile on Main St.” often ranked among the greatest albums of all time.

7. Keith Richards famously claimed to have snorted his father’s ashes mixed with cocaine, a story that has become part of rock lore.

8. The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, their first year of eligibility.

9. Their song “Satisfaction” was almost never released; Mick Jagger initially thought it was “too commercial.”

10. The band has performed in front of more people than any other act in history, with their concerts drawing millions of fans worldwide.