The Rolling Stones included English and Scottish musicians.
William George `` Bill '' Wyman ( born William George Perks Jr. , 24 October 1936 ) , is an English musician , record producer , songwriter and singer . Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones ( 28 February 1942 -- 3 July 1969 ) was an English musician , the founder and the original leader of the Rolling Stones . Charles Robert `` Charlie '' Watts ( born 2 June 1941 ) is an English drummer , best known as a member of The Rolling Stones . Ian Andrew Robert Stewart ( 18 July 1938 -- 12 December 1985 ) was a Scottish keyboardist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones . Keith Richards ( born 18 December 1943 ) is an English guitarist , singer , songwriter , and author , best known as a founder member of the rock band the Rolling Stones . Sir Michael Philip `` Mick '' Jagger ( born 26 July 1943 ) is an English singer and songwriter , the lead singer and one of the founder members of the Rolling Stones . The Rolling Stones . The original line-up consisted of Brian Jones ( rhythm guitar , harmonica ) , Mick Jagger ( lead vocals ) , Keith Richards ( lead guitar , backing vocals ) , Bill Wyman ( bass ) , Charlie Watts ( drums ) , and Ian Stewart ( piano ) .