The Stones' legacy is presented in its entirety as told by band members, fellow musicians, friends, family and biographers through five decades of maximum rock 'n' roll. From the small clubs of London to the limelight of the world stage, we hear about the making of their greatest albums, see them on every major tour and best of all…get to know them in private. Intimate interviews, combined with rare footage and recordings, make for a spectacular five-hour series.
The 1960's were a coming of age for the Rolling Stones. Raised in the aftermath of World War II, Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart came together with one common interest – rhythm and blues music.
The 1970's was a decade of extremes for the Rolling Stones. They rose to the height of their creative powers, spun downward under stardom's weight and then climbed back up again.
The 1980's proved to be the most trying decade the Rolling Stones ever faced. Amidst middle-age, creative conflicts, and solo projects, the Stones almost broke up for good. But the same tensions that nearly shattered the band would also reinvent them.
Only one band has defined Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll for 40 years. The Rolling Stones has truly stood the test of time, from their untamed, bluesy beginnings in swingin' London to the changing of the millennium 40 years later.
