The Story of The Rolling Stones Evening Standard Edition

IT’S JUNE 1962 at the Marquee Club in London. The lights go down, and a young, scruffy band takes the stage. Jagger prowls the mic, Richards and Jones rip through “Come On,” and the crowd leans forward, caught between shock and delight. The Stones are raw, loud, electric — nothing like anything London has heard before. Every riff, every scream, every stomp of the drum hits like a jolt. The set ends … the audience erupts. The Rolling Stones have arrived. 

Follow the story of The Rolling Stones through a book of authentic Evening Standard newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1964. This edition charts the band’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Breakthrough hits during the British Invasion
– Legendary tours and stadium concerts around the world
– Iconic albums and defining moments from the 1970s through the 1990s
– Highlights from their later years, including the Hackney Diamonds Tour
– Authentic newspaper articles dating from March 21, 1964 to April 29, 2024

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a devoted fan, a music historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Rolling Stones history ready to be passed on.

A note from our archivists:
The newspaper pages are reproduced from original front pages scanned from Historic Newspapers’ archives. Because they are taken from real old newspapers, some pages may show signs of age, including blemishes or variations in print clarity. These reflect the age and condition of the original newspapers.