Putting on a united front? Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts laugh-off rift claims as they join forces for Rolling Stones exhibition launch

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 13:54 EST, 4 April 2016 | Updated: 15:32 EST, 4 April 2016

There have been claims of a rift among them.

But Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts brushed-off the allegations as they joined forces for the launch of their brand new memorabilia exhibition, this week.

The men were pictured outside the Saatchi Gallery in central London on Monday evening, where they were clearly enjoying each other's company.  

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The boys are back in town! Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts brushed-off allegations of a rift as they joined forces for the launch of their brand new memorabilia exhibition, this week

The boys are back in town! Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts brushed-off allegations of a rift as they joined forces for the launch of their brand new memorabilia exhibition, this week

Greeted by a horde of fans, the four men were given a rapturous welcome as they emerged from their cars in West London. 

Clearly dressed to impress, each of the chart-toppers were on fine sartorial form in their array of designer suits, which ensured they looked as hip and trendy as possible - despite their advancing years. 

Mick looked particularly dapper in a classic black and white ensemble, which he matched with a vivid mustard-coloured scarf.  

Sharp-suited: Mick looked particularly dapper in a classic black and white ensemble, which he matched with a vivid mustard-coloured scarf

Sharp-suited: Mick looked particularly dapper in a classic black and white ensemble, which he matched with a vivid mustard-coloured scarf

Fan-tastic: Greeted by a horde of fans, the four men were given a rapturous welcome as they emerged from their cars in West London

Fan-tastic: Greeted by a horde of fans, the four men were given a rapturous welcome as they emerged from their cars in West London

Taking to Twitter earlier in the day, Mick encouraged fans to attend the newly-opened show, saying:  'The exhibition opens tomorrow. If you come and see it let me know what you think. We love it, and I hope you do too!'.

Unsurprisingly, it was liked and sharing countless times by die-hard followers. 

He later added two more messages, one of which asserted: 'Backstage area looking very authentic, feel like I'm ready to go on!'.

Taking to Twitter earlier in the day, Mick encouraged fans to attend the newly-opened show, saying: 'The exhibition opens tomorrow. If you come and see it let me know what you think. We love it, and I hope you do too!'

Taking to Twitter earlier in the day, Mick encouraged fans to attend the newly-opened show, saying: 'The exhibition opens tomorrow. If you come and see it let me know what you think. We love it, and I hope you do too!'

Good times with bad boys: The men were pictured outside the Saatchi Gallery in central London on Monday evening, where they were clearly enjoying each other's company

Good times with bad boys: The men were pictured outside the Saatchi Gallery in central London on Monday evening, where they were clearly enjoying each other's company

Men about town: The rock-n-roll stars were on good form as they teased the fans with their united appearance

Men about town: The rock-n-roll stars were on good form as they teased the fans with their united appearance

Not that he was the only dapper dude there, of course. His fellow bandmates also commanded attention - especially Ronnie Wood, who opted for a a metallic-effect leopard-print jacket and matching sunglasses.

Meanwhile, Keith Richards was typically eccentric in a snakeskin-effect leather jacket which he teamed with skinny jeans and a bowler hat for added dramatic effect.

Charlie Watts, however, was a little more understated and stepped out in a three-piece contrast suit. 

Group shot! The men cosy-up for a photo opportunity as their fans get excited from afar at the London gallery

Group shot! The men cosy-up for a photo opportunity as their fans get excited from afar at the London gallery

Sign your name! Keith instantly increases the value of a poster by signing it for a shrewd fan in the crowd  

Sign your name! Keith instantly increases the value of a poster by signing it for a shrewd fan in the crowd  

Fancy bumping into you here! Ronnie Wood and his pregnant wife Sally Wood were inseparable on the red carpet

Fancy bumping into you here! Ronnie Wood and his pregnant wife Sally Wood were inseparable on the red carpet

Showing out: The mother-to-be - who is expecting twins - poured her figure into a black, lace dress for the occasion

Showing out: The mother-to-be - who is expecting twins - poured her figure into a black, lace dress for the occasion

Parents-to-be: The happy couple seemed on good form - with Sally cutting a very maternal figure in her choice of attire

Parents-to-be: The happy couple seemed on good form - with Sally cutting a very maternal figure in her choice of attire

Family affair: Tyrone Wood (R) and a guest arrive for the private view of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at Saatchi Gallery

Family affair: Tyrone Wood (R) and a guest arrive for the private view of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at Saatchi Gallery

Man and wife: Jesse and his fashion-conscious wife Ferne Cotton were also VIP guests at the opening 

Man and wife: Jesse and his fashion-conscious wife Ferne Cotton were also VIP guests at the opening 

Bra-vo! Ferne Cotton wasn't feeling shy as she showed off her cleavage in a rather sexy lace bra - which commanded attention

Bra-vo! Ferne Cotton wasn't feeling shy as she showed off her cleavage in a rather sexy lace bra - which commanded attention

Daddy's girl: Georgia May-Jagger - daughter of Mick and Jerry Hall - showcased her slimline figure in a pin-striped trouser suit

Daddy's girl: Georgia May-Jagger - daughter of Mick and Jerry Hall - showcased her slimline figure in a pin-striped trouser suit

Best footwear forward: Georgia May and her brother, James Jagger, upped the fashion ante with brightly-coloured shoes
Best footwear forward: Georgia May and her brother, James Jagger, upped the fashion ante with brightly-coloured shoes

Best footwear forward: Georgia May and her brother, James Jagger, upped the fashion ante with brightly-coloured shoes

Spicing up the proceedings: Geri Horner and her handsome husband also attended the event in typical joined-at-the-hip style

Spicing up the proceedings: Geri Horner and her handsome husband also attended the event in typical joined-at-the-hip style

Strike a pose: Trinny added some sparkle to the proceedings by sporting a glittering gold jacket  

Strike a pose: Trinny added some sparkle to the proceedings by sporting a glittering gold jacket  

No surprise she's there! Trinny Woodall, who is very close to gallery owner Charles Saatchi, looked glam for the bash 

No surprise she's there! Trinny Woodall, who is very close to gallery owner Charles Saatchi, looked glam for the bash 

Former X Factor judge Nick was typically casual as he worked his way across the red carpet - including a pair of hipster ripped jeans

Former X Factor judge Nick was typically casual as he worked his way across the red carpet - including a pair of hipster ripped jeans

Blonde ambition: Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw sported some peroxide blonde locks as he arrived at the event 

Blonde ambition: Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw sported some peroxide blonde locks as he arrived at the event 

Sister act: Pixie Geldof embraced the rock-n-roll vibe of the night in a pair of stonewash jeans and black tee

Sister act: Pixie Geldof embraced the rock-n-roll vibe of the night in a pair of stonewash jeans and black tee

Daddy cool: Bob Geldof and his wife, Jeanne Marine, dressed up in typical leftfield style  

Daddy cool: Bob Geldof and his wife, Jeanne Marine, dressed up in typical leftfield style  

The Rolling Stones' first major exhibition in London is set to shine a new light on the band's remarkable 50-year-history. Some of their most iconic costumes will be on display from Wednesday.

Never-seen-before photographs, guitars, original stage designs and rare video footage will also be included in the 'Exhibitionism' retrospective, as well as personal diaries and album artwork.

The £4million exhibition will be spread over nine galleries, taking over the entire two-storey building.

The Rolling Stones' first major exhibition in London is set to shine a new light on the band's remarkable 50-year-history. Some of their most iconic costumes will be on display from Wednesday

The Rolling Stones' first major exhibition in London is set to shine a new light on the band's remarkable 50-year-history. Some of their most iconic costumes will be on display from Wednesday

Never-seen-before photographs, guitars, original stage designs and rare video footage will also be included in the 'Exhibitionism' retrospective, as well as personal diaries and album artwork

Never-seen-before photographs, guitars, original stage designs and rare video footage will also be included in the 'Exhibitionism' retrospective, as well as personal diaries and album artwork

Back in business: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones pose for a photo during a preview of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at Saatchi Gallery

Back in business: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones pose for a photo during a preview of 'The Rolling Stones: Exhibitionism' at Saatchi Gallery

The other member! Bill Wyman - who was in the Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1993 - also attended the bash 

The other member! Bill Wyman - who was in the Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1993 - also attended the bash 

Family affair: Bill and his loved-ones strike a pose on the red carpet as they celebrate the launch of the exhibition 

Family affair: Bill and his loved-ones strike a pose on the red carpet as they celebrate the launch of the exhibition 

Quirky dress dense! There were certainly some interesting choices of attire at the event in West London

Quirky dress dense! There were certainly some interesting choices of attire at the event in West London

It will feature more than 500 artefacts from the band's archive, as well as work by collaborators such as Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen and Martin Scorsese.

The show will also include black and white photographs of the band members when they were just youngsters.

Speaking about the exhibition shortly after it was announced, Mick, 72, said: 'We've been thinking about it actually for quite a long time. Collecting things, thinking about, "Ah this would be good", we'd better save this because we want people to see it.'

Interactive: The £4million exhibition will be spread over nine galleries, taking over the entire two-storey building in Chelsea

Interactive: The £4million exhibition will be spread over nine galleries, taking over the entire two-storey building in Chelsea

The exhibition will feature more than 500 artefacts from the band's archive, as well as work by collaborators such as Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen and Martin Scorsese

The exhibition will feature more than 500 artefacts from the band's archive, as well as work by collaborators such as Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen and Martin Scorsese

Music to our ears! Taking over the entire two floors of the Saatchi Gallery with 9 thematic galleries, combines over 500 original Stones' artefacts, with striking cinematic and interactive technologies offering the most comprehensive insight into the band's fifty year history

Music to our ears! Taking over the entire two floors of the Saatchi Gallery with 9 thematic galleries, combines over 500 original Stones' artefacts, with striking cinematic and interactive technologies offering the most comprehensive insight into the band's fifty year history

Making music: Centre stage is the musical heritage that took them from a London blues band to inspirational cultural icons

Making music: Centre stage is the musical heritage that took them from a London blues band to inspirational cultural icons

Taking over the entire two floors of the Saatchi Gallery with 9 thematic galleries, combines over 500 original Stones' artefacts, with striking cinematic and interactive technologies offering the most comprehensive and immersive insight into the band's fascinating fifty year history.

From never before seen dressing room and backstage paraphernalia to rare instruments; original stage designs, iconic costumes, rare audio tracks and video footage; personal diaries; poster and album cover artwork; and unique wraparound cinematic experiences that celebrate every aspect of their Careers. 

Centre stage is the musical heritage that took them from a London blues band in the early 1960s to inspirational cultural icons.

Picture this: Also in the collection is Keith's 1957 Gibson guitar, which he hand-painted when he 'was bored'
Picture this: Also in the collection is Keith's 1957 Gibson guitar, which he hand-painted when he 'was bored'

Picture this: Also in the collection is Keith's 1957 Gibson guitar, which he hand-painted when he 'was bored'

Musical ramblings: Musicians will surely appreciate the notes and direction which has been scribbled down over the years, including this to fan favourite Some Girls

Musical ramblings: Musicians will surely appreciate the notes and direction which has been scribbled down over the years, including this to fan favourite Some Girls

Hand-written notes: Fans of the band will be delighted to see authentic lyrical content and personal pieces of memorabilia 

Hand-written notes: Fans of the band will be delighted to see authentic lyrical content and personal pieces of memorabilia 

Giving it some lip! The men - who have been together for more than five decades - still reign supreme in the pop culture stakes

Giving it some lip! The men - who have been together for more than five decades - still reign supreme in the pop culture stakes

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