Rolling Stones Turn 50

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•29 Jul 14, 2012

The iconic British rock band the Rolling Stones made their debut at London's Marquee Club 50 years ago yesterday. What do you think?

  • “They’re a towering example of how age truly doesn’t matter. Except for the bassist guy who said, ‘Fuck this, I’m too old for this shit,’ and quit.”

    Eliza Spurr –
    Cultural Center Worker

  • “I’m not impressed unless their instruments are also 50 years old.”

    Max Ochoa –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Oh, it’s pathetic because they’re so old. Is that what you want me to say? Fuck you—you never wrote ‘Moonlight Mile.’”

    Joe Kane –
    Public Radio Producer

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