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The Rolling Stones

A British rock band formed on July 12, 1962, that competed in popularity with The Beatles for many years. The Rolling Stones, who became an important part of the British Invasion, are considered one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of rock. The Rolling Stones, who according to manager Andrew Loog Oldham's plan were to become a "rebellious" alternative to The Beatles, were already being advertised as "the world's greatest rock and roll band" during their 1969 American tour. The musical style of The Rolling Stones, formed under the influence of Robert Johnson, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, and Muddy Waters, acquired individual traits over time; the songwriting duo Jagger-Richards eventually received worldwide recognition. Twenty-one singles entered the UK Singles Chart top ten, 8 of which rose to the top of the chart; The Rolling Stones' corresponding figures on the Billboard Hot 100 are 28 and 8. Worldwide sales of The Rolling Stones' albums have exceeded 250 million, 200 million of which were sold in the US; by these metrics, the band is one of the most successful in history. In 1989, The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004, they took fourth place on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 50 Greatest Artists of All Time.