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06 Oct 2016

Rolling Stones: 25 defining moments in their career

Aftermath released, 1966

Although their first two albums – The Rolling Stones and The Rolling Stones No.2 – had topped the charts in the UK, and their third, Out of Our Heads, had charted at No2, the band’s fourth album Aftermath is often said to be their most important early record.

It peaked at No1 in the UK charts and No2 in America, and is regarded as the album that shaped the band’s sound, bringing in thousands of new fans. Songs included Under My Thumb, Mother’s Little Helper and Paint It Black (the latter appeared on the US version only). — Aftermath released, 1966

Although their first two albums – The Rolling Stones and The Rolling Stones No.2 – had topped the charts in the UK, and their third, Out of Our Heads, had charted at No2, the band’s fourth album Aftermath is often said to be their most important early record.

It peaked at No1 in the UK charts and No2 in America, and is regarded as the album that shaped the band’s sound, bringing in thousands of new fans. Songs included Under My Thumb, Mother’s Little Helper and Paint It Black (the latter appeared on the US version only).