How Pirate Radio Helped The Rolling Stones' 'Satisfaction' Overcome a Ban

Satisfaction" is perhaps the legendary rock band's most exemplary hit, a rip-roaring '60s groove with a distorted riff, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1967, a Radio Ban Imposed on a Raunchy Rolling Stones Song Helped Catapult Its B-Side to No. 1

On this day in 1967, The Rolling Stones earned a No. 1 hit with “Ruby Tuesday.” The success of this song was unlikely, mostly because it was never meant to be an A-side single in the first place. This ...

The Rolling Stones, Very Early and Very Late

Also, today I’m introducing a new feature you’ll see in The Amplifier every so often: The Amplifier Quiz! Test your knowledge ...