Title: Life Pdf
Author: Keith Richards
Published Date: 2011-05-03
Page: 576
"[A] high-def, high-velocity portrait of the era when rock 'n' roll came of age, a raw report from deep inside the counterculture maelstrom of how that music swept like a tsunami over Britain and the United States....Mr. Richards has found a way to channel to the reader his own avidity, his own deep soul hunger for music and to make us feel the connections that bind one generation of musicians to another. Along the way he even manages to communicate something of that magic, electromagnetic experience of playing on stage with his mates, be it in a little club or a huge stadium."―Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times"[A] slurry romp through the life of a man who knew every pleasure, denied himself nothing, and never paid the price."―David Remnick, The New Yorker"The ultimate Keith Richards album."―Hillel Italie, Associated Press"Rollicking and raw."―Andrew Abrahams, People"What kind of celebrity autobiography is his Life? A remarkable one."―Jim Fusilli, The Wall Street Journal"[Richards] not only has the best tunes, he also knows how to tell the best tales."―Clark Collis, Entertainment Weekly"Compelling, endearing, insightful, action-packed, graceful, generous-spirited, unflinching, and funny."―Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer"A vivid self-portrait and, of the Stones and their musical era, a grand group portrait....spellbinding storytelling."―Richard Corliss, Time Keith Richards was born in London in 1943. A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and cofounder of the Rolling Stones, he has also released solo albums with his band, The X-Pensive Winos. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Patti Hansen.James Fox was born in Washington, D.C., in 1945 and has known Keith Richards since the early 1970's when he was a journalist for the Sunday Times in London. His books include the international bestseller White Mischief. He lives in London with his wife and sons.
With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk hero. Creating immortal riffs like the ones in "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Honky Tonk Women." His relationship with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones. Tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the U.S., isolation and addiction. Falling in love with Patti Hansen. Estrangement from Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. Marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos, and the road that goes on forever.
With his trademark disarming honesty, Keith Richard brings us the story of a life we have all longed to know more of, unfettered, fearless, and true.
Great Insights From a True Rock Legend -- But Too LONG! Any legit fan of Rock and Roll is a fan of Keith Richards!As one half of the driving force behind the Rolling Stones -- the second most celebrated band in Rock and Roll history, clocking in behind only the Beatles -- Keef is true Rock and roll Royalty. And the view behind the veil into the man's astonishing life and times is incredibly fascinating.Also, unlike many rock autobiographies, which have clearly been polished by the subject's co-author to generic shine, this book is positively drenched in Keef's voice.But that said, it's faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar too long!Much of the material covering his early days could have been pared down to a few key moments that foreshadowed his eventual career in music. Additionally, the details about him traipsing around the world and what his life melded into in later years could also have left out.With so much blather to content with, it took me over two years to finish the book because I absolutely had to take breaks along the way.But if you're a fan of the Stones or Rock in general, it's definitely a worthwhile read.Just be prepared to skim, because there's plenty of fat that could have (and should have IMHO) been excised in the editing process.An Entertaining Read I thought the biography was well written and kept my interest. I would suggest having access to the internet while reading it since you will be tempted as I was to put the book down and listen to the singers, musicians and Rolling Stones songs cited in the work. This would be particularly true of someone not familiar with the music or artists cited by Richards. James Fox was listed as a 'contributor' to the book. I do not know it contributor equals ghost writer but if it was a biography using a ghost writer to fill in, structure or edit the work, it was done very well. I found myself wondering who wrote what and if you told me Richards wrote the whole thing...I would believe it. Prior to reading the book, I had a completely different impression of Richards, the book caused me to look at him as more than a guitar player. How much of the evidence justifying that change in impression is for others to verify but for me it was an entertaining read. I always ask if I would want to know the people who are subjects of the books I read. Of all the biographies and autobiographies I have read, this was one of the toughest judgements I had to make. My best answer is I would not like to know or meet or talk to the Keith Richards of the first 145 pages of the book, but would be very interested to know the man who wrote the last two pages of the book.I thought this book was great. I loved every word of it I thought this book was great. I loved every word of it. The only thing that bothered me was Mr Richards's lack of insight into how his drug a use impacted those around him especially, Mick Jagger. I can't imagine what it was like for Jagger to watch his friend turn into a junkie. Typical of an addict who gets better, Mr Richards expected those around jhim to fall in line when he finally decided to quit. "Here iI am, I'm better and I expect to be treated with respect!" I love Keith, but he needs to have empathy for his old friend. I don't doubt thati Mick is a handful, but he was probably s scared s***less that Keith was going to die.I have always loved the Rolling Stones and I could not put this book down. As for Keith, a little understanding those who put up with his antics would not go astray.
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