Ronnie Wood (born Ronald David Wood on June 1, 1947, in Hillingdon, England) is a renowned British rock musician best known as a longtime member of The Rolling Stones, which he joined in 1975.
He began his career in the mid-1960s playing with rhythm and blues bands such as The Birds and The Creation. His major breakthrough came in 1967 when he joined The Jeff Beck Group as both guitarist and bassist, contributing to the albums Truth and Beck-Ola.
Following the group’s breakup in 1969, Wood teamed up with Rod Stewart to join Faces, where he played a key role in the band’s success across Europe and contributed to songwriting, including the track “Ooh La La.”
He launched his solo career in the 1970s with the album I've Got My Own Album to Do (1974), collaborating with several prominent musicians. Shortly after Mick Taylor left The Rolling Stones, Wood joined the band—initially as a temporary member—before becoming a permanent member in 1976.
In addition to his work with the Rolling Stones, he has released multiple solo albums and collaborated widely. He is also an accomplished visual artist, expressing his creativity beyond music.
Wood was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as a member of The Rolling Stones and again in 2012 as a member of Faces.
Today, Ronnie Wood is regarded as a key figure in rock history, celebrated for his distinctive guitar style and his lasting contribution to one of the most influential bands of all time.
