One of the most iconic, rebellious bands that people still listen to today is The Rolling Stones! The band was formed in London, 1962 by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It was originally inspired by the band, The Blues, but since has inspired numerous bands that you may know today.

The Rolling Stones music was primarily based on the blues and early rock n roll. Their producer, Andrew Loog Oldham, encouraged them to write their own songs– he was the main source of their popularity and assisted with creating their brand and niche. “Would you let your daughter date a rolling stone?” quoted Andrew Loog Oldham from an article that emphasizes how he wanted a more bad boy image.

Another thing Andrew Loog Oldham often did was compare The Beatles and Rolling Stones. He would state The Rolling Stones had more of a dangerous touch, while the beatles were more dainty. He was very anti-Beatles; there was a big rivalry between The Rolling Stones and The Beatles in the rock’n’roll scene.

Andrew Loog Oldham was raised by a single mother, while his father was killed during the second world war. Oldham was known for always being rebellious and wanting to do something beyond the school classroom. Oldham often describes himself as a hustler who worked hard for what he got.

“As for what makes success? I think you’ve got to regard yourself as successful already. Now you’ve just got to bring everybody on board. No cap in hand. No ‘Puleeze Mister, give us a chance.’ It's your job to have your act together. Nobody else's. I read something recently about an act who had picked who went on the road with them by their ability to ride through the bumps,” Oldham stated.

From this quote, we can see Oldham’s advice is to go and fight for success: It's up to you to make it happen. Oldhams success strived on his communication skills and putting himself out there.

A big question that we’re all wondering is how he even was able to become the manager of The Rolling Stones. Oldham knew the things and steps he needed to take to boost Rolling Stones fame.

“I just didn't get in the way. I knew when I was contributing and when I was not and when it was time to go to the bathroom,” said Oldham. His willingness to step away shows what a great manager he was and how he wasn't overly controlling, oftentimes letting the band do their thing.

Oldham had confidence when striving for a goal and took every opportunity he could to make something happen. As for how he got the role, he had a pretty simple strategy.

“I didn't think. I had no reference at this point. I had no fear. It was all really simple. Peter Jones of the Record Mirror told me to go and see them. I did. It was good for everybody… I was quite happy doing PR and I became happier managing the Rolling stones,” said Oldham.