Guide to British Music of the 1960s
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The South's answers to the Beatles? Probably not but the true survivors of the 1960s. the different members of the band had been playing in a series of r 'n' b groups, mostly in West London, such as Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated. They came together to deputise for another band (check) at Oxford Street's Marquee Club. This was followed by a weekly residency at the now legendary Crawdaddy Club in Richmond. Over just a few weeks they increased their fan base so there were over 400 turning up including future Small Face Ian McLagan. Even the Beatles turned up to watch the Stones in Richmond and the word was soon around town. Bookings followed including some in Liverpool and a UK tour supporting the Everly Brothers.
The Rolling Stones' first single was true to their r 'n' b roots with a cover of Chuck Berry's Come On. Indeed all of their first four singles were cover versions.
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