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Life

Life: Keith Richards

by Keith Richards

3.97 out of 5 (43 ratings)

Format:
Paperback 
Pages:
640 
Publisher:
Orion Publishing Co 
Publication Date:
08 January 2011 
Category:
Music: Styles & Genres 
ISBN:
9780753826614 

Description

With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rock and roll life: taking the chances he wanted, speaking his mind, and making it all work in a way that no one before him had ever done. Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story of life in the crossfire hurricane. And what a life. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records as a child in post-war Kent. Learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones' first fame and success as a bad-boy band. The notorious Redlands drug bust and subsequent series of confrontations with a nervous establishment that led to his enduring image as outlaw and folk hero. Creating immortal riffs such as the ones in 'Jumping Jack Flash' and 'Street Fighting Man' and 'Honky Tonk Women'. Falling in love with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones. Tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the US, 'Exile on Main Street' and 'Some Girls'. Ever increasing fame, isolation and addiction. Falling in love with Patti Hansen. Estrangement from Mick Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. Solo albums and performances with his band the Xpensive Winos. Marriage, family and the road that goes on for ever. In a voice that is uniquely and intimately his own, with the disarming honesty that has always been his trademark, Keith Richards brings us the essential life story of our times.

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  • A well-written book by Keith-pure genius as always. Brings the reader into his life-from the beginning of the Stones to present time. Interesting to see the photos and stories about him growing up in England. Also good to hear about Brian Jones and yes, even the drug usage.

    5.00 out of 5

    KWoman

  • I loved this book. It was so real, unapologetic,straight from the heart. it was so keith as I imagine talking to him would be like. And what a life. Man, he has lived.

    5.00 out of 5

    Smits

  • I found this to be quite honest and an enjoyable read. I bought a copy for my musician brother as a gift for his discussions on guitar playing.

    5.00 out of 5

    MBDudley

  • Disclaimer: never took drugs, never really liked the Stones. I wouldn't have read this book but serendipitously my daughter-in-law made it as an Xmas gift. Thank you so much Franka - it really was an experience.I felt that KR was speaking personally to me. However, I never felt it was a personal rant or tell-all or sympathy type of book. Lots of serious commentary on the music, guitar playing, and the concerts and intra-band relationships.I found the last page touching and a little hard to read - Keith's last night with his Mum. You have my empathy (not "Sympathy1") Mr Richards. It comes to all of us and says something you honor her with the ending.

    5.00 out of 5

    martinhughharvey

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