Ronnie Wood first toured with The Rolling Stones in 1975. He officially joined the band as a full-time member in 1976, after the departure of Mick Taylor. Prior to that, Wood was already an accomplished musician and had gained recognition as a member of the band Faces. Since joining The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood has played guitar and provided backing vocals, contributing to the band's sound and performance both in the studio and on tour.