The Rolling Stones are outside science because they are an unrepeatable occurrence. They belong to the sphere of natural magic. This is plain to see in the wonderful film ‘Crossfire Hurricane’. And the Stones – in their transformation from primal menace to heritage treasure – reflect something really positive about the open society of the UK – and beyond …
Post Script. I have a made a playlist of 100 great songs. Two of them are by the Stones: ‘Dead Flowers’ and ‘No Expectations’. But if I were to compile another list it would have ‘Gimme Shelter’ and ‘Ruby Tuesday’.
Go Ask Alice 