American Songwriter

The Rolling Stones’ Chart-Topping ‘It’s Only Rock ’n Roll’ Album Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

It’s Only Rock ’n Roll was the last Rolling Stones album to feature guitarist Mick Taylor before Taylor’s December 1974 exit from the band. The album also included a collaboration with Faces guitarist ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, The Rolling Stones Hit No. 1 With Mick Taylor’s Final Album—Signaling a Turning Point for the Band

It’s Only Rock ’N Roll became the fourth of eight consecutive Stones albums to hit No.1 in the U.S. It fell just short of the top spot in the Stones’ home country, peaking at No. 2 in the United ...

Over 50 Years Later, This No. 1 Rolling Stones Album is Still Their Greatest of All Time

Over 50 years later, Sticky Fingers remains arguably the Rolling Stones’ greatest No. 1 album, a defining peak in their ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Rolling Stones Album Opening Songs Ranked

The Rolling Stones have been making albums longer than some of their fans have been alive. But even for seasoned professionals like them, it's not always an entirely painless experience. "You always ...