Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ian Stewart, and Brian Jones formed their English rock band in 1962. Widely popular in Europe, the band became a quick success during the British Invasion in North America.
It was on this day, August 20th, in 1965 that The Rolling Stones released the song “Satisfaction,” which became their first number one hit in the US.
The song stayed at the top of the charts for four weeks, and it secured the band’s status as a premier worldwide success. “Satisfaction” was recorded in May during the Rolling Stones’ third North American tour.