No matter how hard you may party, you'll probably never party as hard as The Rolling Stones. Since their debut in 1962, the British icons not only made their mark as a driving force in rock history but also gained a reputation as the life of the party, with rumors — particularly about guitarist Keith Richard's wild ways — spreading like wildfire throughout their heyday.
From The “Beggars Banquet" banquet to Mick Jagger ringing in his 29th birthday with a few famous faces, here are 23 old-school photos of The Rolling Stones partying harder than you.
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“Bob Dylan With Mick Jagger And Keith Richards At Jaggers 29th Birthday Party, July 1972.”
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Keith Richards treats himself to a swig of booze onstage, 1975.
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Charlie Watts and Keith Richards celebrate Ronnie Wood’s wedding to Jo Howard, 1985.
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“Keith Richards looks for a drink (1972).”
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Brian Jones and Keith Richards enjoy a poolside beverage at Clearwater Florida’s Fort Harrison Hotel, May 1965.
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“Keith Richards, bottle of Jack, 1979.”
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“Keith Richards, James Brown and John Belushi hanging out at Studio 54 in 1980.”
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“Keith Richards, Tina Turner and David Bowie, circa 1983 Bob Gruen (American).”
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“Billy Preston and Mick Jagger, 1973.”
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Mick Jagger in London, 1964
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Mick Jagger and his then-girlfriend enjoy a drink in London
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The Rolling Stones at the album release party for “Emotional Rescue,” June 1980.
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The Rolling Stones at the album release party for “Emotional Rescue,” June 1980.
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Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol chat while at a party in New York City, 1977.
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Mick Jagger and Brian Jones at their album release party for “Beggars Banquet,” December 1968.
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The Rolling Stones at the album release party for “Emotional Rescue,” June 1980.
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Bill Wyman and Ronnie Wood raise a (paper) glass during their 1975 Tour of the Americas
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The Rolling Stones at the album release party for “Emotional Rescue,” June 1980.
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Keith Richards and Ron Wood lie on the floor of a New Barbarians concert, May 1979.
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The Rolling Stones at the album release party for “Emotional Rescue,” June 1980.
