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The drummer at their very first gig was Mick Avory, who went on to become the drummer for the Kinks.
- Mick Jagger studied to become a ballet dancer.
- Bill Wyman was only invited to join the band because he owned an amplifier.
- The Stones played in front 1.5 million people at Rio De Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in 2006, making it the largest rock concert ever.
- Mick Jagger contributed backing vocals and Brian Jones played the oboe on the Beatles song “Baby, You’re a Rich Man.” Paul & John returned the favor, singing back-up on the Stones’ “We Love You.”