The Stones at Nells Jazz and Blues

The Stones – An Introduction

WITHOUT even knowing it, you probably know the words to at least 10 different Rolling Stones songs.
Since forming in 1962, the band has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide, and their catalogue of hits is as ubiquitous now as they've ever been. From movie soundtracks to adverts, songs such as Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Jumping Jack Flash and Brown Sugar are constantly recycled for each successive generation of music fans.

“The Stones” a band based in Chesterfield, England, have found that magic ingredient. Fronted by Ben Wattam, they have gained a reputation as being the best around, and many claim they are as near to the real thing as you will get.

In 2007, while doing a jam session in a pub in his home town of Eckington, Derbyshire, keyboard player John Blacklock was struck by Ben's resemblance both physically and vocally to the Stones star, and suggested they start a tribute band.
So he not only looks like a “Son of Jagger” , with the help of video footage on YouTube, Ben has managed to hone his Jagger voice and mannerisms down to a tee, but what's he like at the strut?

Asked what the secret was to the Rolling Stones' longevity, Ben replied: "The whole feel of the Stones is what makes them so good.”
"The songs are incredible too, and Mick Jagger is one of the greatest front men ever. They have spanned an era."

And what can fans expect of their show?
"We do all the favourites, all the No 1s. Every hit you can think of."
"Expect a fun-packed, enthusiastic show. The response is great. We always get asked back. People are dancing in the aisles"

The show given by “The Stones” is like a concert that The Rolling Stones would have given in 1972, when they were at their best and fully deserved their title of “The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World”.