Album: It's Only Rock 'n Roll by The Rolling Stones (1974)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Rolling Stones Records
Format: Album

Description: It's Only Rock 'n Roll is the twelfth British and fourteenth American studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1974. It was the last Rolling Stones album for guitarist Mick Taylor and the songwriting and recording of the album's title track had a connection to Taylor's eventual replacement, Ronnie Wood. The album has a firmer rock sound than the band's previous album, the more funk- and soul-inspired Goats Head Soup. The album reached #1 in the US and #2 in the UK.

Artist Background: The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones on guitar and harmonica, Ian Stewart on piano, Mick Jagger on lead vocals and harmonica, Keith Richards on guitar and backing vocals, Bill Wyman on bass and Charlie Watts on drums. Jones founded and led the band, but Jagger and Richards assumed leadership after becoming the primary songwriters. Jones' increasing physical and mental troubles forced his departure from the ban... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Keith Richards, The Who, The Kinks, Mick Jagger

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 1970s, Album, Rolling Stones Records

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It's Only Rock 'n Roll is the twelfth British and fourteenth American studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1974. It was the last Rolling Stones album for guitarist Mick Taylor and the songwriting and recording of the album's title track had a connection to Taylor's eventual replacement, Ronnie Wood. The album has a firmer rock sound than the band's previous album, the more funk- and soul-inspired Goats Head Soup. The album reached #1 in the US and #2 in the UK.

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