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The Rolling Stones
First Gig
On July 12, 1962, the Rolling Stones performed their first show at London's Marquee Club. 1)
The Beatles
Despite their perceived competition, the Beatles were early supporters of The Rolling Stones, assisting them in finding a management and penning the Stones' first song, “I Wanna Be Your Man”. 2)
Charlie Watts
Drummer Charlie Watts worked as a graphic designer before joining the band. Many of the band's album covers, concert posters, and stage setups have been designed by him. 3)
Ian "Stu" Stewart
Ian “Stu” Stewart, a piano player for The Rolling Stones, was a member of the band from the beginning. Stewart respectfully stood aside as the band's road manager because their manager, Andrew Loog-Oldham, thought he didn't “fit the image” of the band. Until his death in 1985, the band continued to include him in recording sessions. 4)