It takes just the opening notes of "Gimme Shelter" to be transported to another time in American history
The song's namesake — a reference to Richards' actual gardener named Jack — has transcended its literal inspiration into rock & roll folklore.
The 1966 U.S. release of the Rolling Stones' Aftermath starts off with a pounding rhythm and beautiful — yet decidedly menacing and anxiety-inducing — guitar picking that confused music fans as much as it enticed them
"Beast of Burden" meshed the sound of Richards and Ronnie Wood in a way that was distinguishingly evolved from the Stones of the late-'60s.