They're famed for their guitar licks - but now legendary rockers The Rolling Stones are set to feature on a new set of stamps. The 12 stamps issued by Britain's Royal Mail show the band throughout their long career. Eight of the stamps will feature images of some of their legendary performances over the years, including Hyde Park in London in 1969, and Knebworth in Hertfordshire in 1976. A further four stamps, presented in a Miniature Sheet, feature two shots of the band together and two of their vintage worldwide tour posters. David Gold, Director of Public Affairs & Policy at the Royal Mail, said: "Few bands in the history of rock have managed to carve out a career as rich and expansive as that of the Rolling Stones. They have created some of modern music?s most iconic and inspirational albums, with ground-breaking live performances to match." Performances on the stamps are Hyde Park, London, UK, July 1969; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, August 2019; Rotterdam, Netherlands, August 1995; Tokyo, Japan, March 1995; New York City, USA, July 1972; Oslo, Norway, May 2014; Knebworth, Hertfordshire, UK, August 1976; D?zsseldorf, Germany, October 2017. Royal Mail collaborated closely with the band members and their management team on the stamp issue The Rolling Stones become only the fourth music group to feature in a dedicated stamp issue ? following on from The Beatles in 2007, Pink Floyd in 2016 and Queen in 2020. They are available now to pre-order from www.royalmail.com/rollingstones and will go on general sale from January 2022. The collaboration was brought together and facilitated by Bravado, Universal Music Group?s leading brand management and lifestyle division. Editorial usage. Credit ROYAL MAIL / MEGA. 11 Jan 2022 Pictured: The Rolling Stones stamps. Photo credit: ROYAL MAIL/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342