The Rolling Stones included English and Scottish musicians.
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 . Michael Kevin `` Mick '' Taylor ( born 17 January 1949 ) is an English musician , best known as a former member of John Mayall 's Bluesbreakers ( 1966 -- 69 ) and the Rolling Stones ( 1969 -- 74 ) . The Rolling Stones . Jones left the band less than a month prior to his death in 1969 , having already been replaced by Mick Taylor , who remained until 1974 .