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The genesis of the band's famous name dates back to 1962. According to legend, guitarist Brian Jones was on the phone with a jazz publication when asked for his group's name. Scrambling for an answer, he spotted a Muddy Waters record on the floor, and one of the track titles was "Rollin' Stone." The name stuck, forever linking the burgeoning British rock band to their American blues roots.
Decades later, the band created a fascinating, full-circle moment, though with a slight twist. For their 1995 live album, *Stripped*, they recorded a cover of a song with a strikingly similar title. However, it wasn't the Muddy Waters tune they were named after, but rather Bob Dylan's monumental 1965 classic, "Like a Rolling Stone." The live recording became a hit for the band, connecting one of rock's most iconic groups with one of its most iconic songs, and bringing their own name's inspiration into sharp focus.
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