July 12, 2012, is the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones' first gig at London's Marquee Club. To celebrate 50 years of the Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World, we've put together a collection of 30 awesome photos of the Stones during their R&B-influenced early years, including plenty of shots of Brian Jones before his unexpected death in 1969.
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Brian Jones' O-Face
Guitarist Brian Jones laughing with Mick Jagger and Bill Wyman during an early Rolling Stones tour, December 1963.
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Mick Jagger: The Lips & 'Tude
Jagger in December 1963
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Brian Jones' Intense Concentration
Brian Jones at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964, on the release date of "It's All Over Now."
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Jagger And Richards: The Glimmer Twins
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards opening fan mail during the early days of the band, circa 1963.
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The Stones on the Telly!
The Rolling Stones performing on the British TV show 'Ready Steady Go!'
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Brian Jones Fluffs His Hair, Poodle Waits Patiently For Its Turn
Brian Jones backstage in 1964.
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England's Newest Hitmakers
Keith Richard and Mick Jagger in London, 1963.
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12-String Guitars Make Keith Giggle
Richards playing the Vox Mark XII 12-string guitar on the set of British TV show 'Ready Steady Go!'
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Tea Time for the Stones
The Stones L-R: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones and Mick Jagger
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Charlie Watts, Backbeat of the Stones
Charlie Watts at the Wembley Arena back when it was known as the Empire Pool
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Did This Dog Inspire the Infamous Stones Tongue Logo?!
No. But it's still a cool pic.
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Keith Showing Off Bowlegged Skills
The Rolling Stones in November 1963.
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Moves Like Jagger (Because He Is)
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Stones At Sea
An Australian college student trying to swim toward a boat carrying Brian Jones, manager Andrew Loog Oldham and Keith Richards in 1965.
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Smoldering Keith Richards
Backstage enjoying Pepsi and cigarette.
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Stones Spread Eagle
Note Keith Richards' Beach Boys-inspired outfit.
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Richards, Back When He Had to Think About Playing
June 26, 1966
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Mick Looking Demure
The Rolling Stones L-R: Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman.
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Two out of Five Smiles Ain't Bad
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Wait, We're Being Filmed?
Jagger points out a camera to the rest of the band.
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Baby Face Jagger
Circa 1963.
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Richards Shimmies and Shakes
Keith Richards yucking it up with Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman backstage during an early Rolling Stones tour, December 1963.
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Stones at Wimbledon Palais
Brian Jones and Bill Wyman, August 14, 1964.
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Jagger Realizes There's a Reason He's the Lead Singer
Brian Jones and singer Mick Jagger in 1966.
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Jumpin' Jack Flashes
The Rolling Stones at Thames Embankment, London, 1963.
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Stones A'Swimmin'
Brian Jones and Keith Richards on the beach at Double Bay, Sydney, Australia, January 1965.
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Outfits Worn at Her Majesty's Satanic Request
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"Let's Spend the Night Together"
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Keith Stands Up with a Little Help From His Friends
