The Rolling Stones: The Mick Taylor Era

Mick Taylor made his Rolling Stones debut with a pair of songs on the classic Let It Bleed. The 20-year-old virtuoso was a smart replacement for Brian Jones, who would drown just a month after leaving the band; his fluid lines complemented Keith Richards' dirtier style, and his contributions to The Stones' sound stunned, particularly on Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.. He quit after 1974's It's Only Rock 'n' Roll, but his is an essential chapter in the group's history.