Claim: Every musician in The Rolling Stones was either English or Scottish.
Evidence: The original line-up consisted of Brian Jones -LRB- rhythm guitar , harmonica -RRB- , Mick Jagger -LRB- lead vocals -RRB- , Keith Richards -LRB- lead guitar , backing vocals -RRB- , Bill Wyman -LRB- bass -RRB- , Charlie Watts -LRB- drums -RRB- , and Ian Stewart -LRB- piano -RRB-.
Ian Andrew Robert Stewart -LRB- 18 July 1938 -- 12 December 1985 -RRB- was a Scottish keyboardist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones.
William George `` Bill '' Wyman -LRB- born William George Perks Jr. , 24 October 1936 -RRB- , is an English musician , record producer , songwriter and singer.
Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones -LRB- 28 February 1942 -- 3 July 1969 -RRB- was an English musician , the founder and the original leader of the Rolling Stones.
Sir Michael Philip `` Mick '' Jagger -LRB- born 26 July 1943 -RRB- is an English singer and songwriter , the lead singer and one of the founder members of the Rolling Stones.
Keith Richards -LRB- born 18 December 1943 -RRB- is an English guitarist , singer , songwriter , and author , best known as a founder member of the rock band the Rolling Stones.
Charles Robert `` Charlie '' Watts -LRB- born 2 June 1941 -RRB- is an English drummer , best known as a member of The Rolling Stones.