Extra Notes On The Rolling Stones and The Beatles

							Extra Notes On The Rolling Stones and The Beatles
The Stones were the bad boys – they made The Beatles seem very clean cut and innocent.
In 1964 The Daily Mirror described The Stones as “The dirtiest group in Britain”. They got refused
service at a posh restaurant for not wearing ties (Jagger complained that it would have got in his soup!)
and they shocked the older generation by their surly attitude when they appeared on tv. They were
setting a bad example!!
Another headline was “Would You Let Your Daughter Go With A Rolling Stone?”
In 1964 one of their gigs had to be stopped so that hysterical girls could be removed and put in
straitjackets
In 1965 they were fined for urinating against a garage wall
In 1967 the police raided Keith Richards (main guitarist from The Stones) home and found drugs there
Richards was given a 1 year sentence and Jagger 3 months
This created huge publicity and many people felt hey were being picked on. Richards felt that it was an
attempt by the authorities to stop the ‘dangerous’ effect they were having on the country. Even The
Times felt that they were being treated too harshly and published an editorial titled ‘Who Breaks A
butterfly on a Wheel?’
Their sentences were eventually reduced
The Rolling Stones were an example of the power youth had now gained through its ability to generate
money. They also showed that the younger generation had different morals and behaviour

The Beatles – research how many number one albums and singles they had in UK and USA. Find out what films they
made
Remember to mention the sheer number of good records they wrote when looking at the impact they had. Research their
innovative techniques.
Remember – they are still the most famous band in the world and possibly the most popular one (even though it is over 40
years since they formed and 30 years since they split). Everyone knows the Beatles songs.
They are known by everyone even for just their first names - ……………………………………


Extra Notes On The Rolling Stones and The Beatles
The Stones were the bad boys – they made The Beatles seem very clean cut and innocent.
In 1964 The Daily Mirror described The Stones as “The dirtiest group in Britain”. They got refused
service at a posh restaurant for not wearing ties (Jagger complained that it would have got in his soup!)
and they shocked the older generation by their surly attitude when they appeared on tv. They were
setting a bad example!!
Another headline was “Would You Let Your Daughter Go With A Rolling Stone?”
In 1964 one of their gigs had to be stopped so that hysterical girls could be removed and put in
straitjackets
In 1965 they were fined for urinating against a garage wall
In 1967 the police raided Keith Richards (main guitarist from The Stones) home and found drugs there
Richards was given a 1 year sentence and Jagger 3 months
This created huge publicity and many people felt hey were being picked on. Richards felt that it was an
attempt by the authorities to stop the ‘dangerous’ effect they were having on the country. Even The
Times felt that they were being treated too harshly and published an editorial titled ‘Who Breaks A
butterfly on a Wheel?’
Their sentences were eventually reduced
The Rolling Stones were an example of the power youth had now gained through its ability to generate
money. They also showed that the younger generation had different morals and behaviour

The Beatles – research how many number one albums and singles they had in UK and USA. Find out what films they
made
Remember to mention the sheer number of good records they wrote when looking at the impact they had. Research their
innovative techniques.
Remember – they are still the most famous band in the world and possibly the most popular one (even though it is over 40
years since they formed and 30 years since they split). Everyone knows the Beatles songs.
They are known by everyone even for just their first names - …………………………………………………….