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'Richards and Bockris are definitely as good as it gets' Julie Burchill in The Spectator.
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This title details Richard's battles with his demons: the women, the drugs and the love/hate relationship with Mick Jagger, as well as his struggle with heroin and his status as the rock star most likely to die in the 1970s. It traces Richard's life from his poverty-stricken roots in post-war England to his ultimate triumph on the Stones' world tours and beyond.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and learnt a lot about Keef that I had never heard about before. He is a much more complex man than the popular media would have us believe and Victor Bockris gets this across without getting bogged down in the usual run of the mill mythology.
If you are interested in the heart of the Stones look no further. Buy this now!
If you are interested in the heart of the Stones look no further. Buy this now!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A well written book on a fascinating topic is a pretty good recipe for a good read & that's exactly what this is.
A brief parish notice before I start - the book I'm reviewing is the 2006 edition which was updated from the original.
Weighing in at over 400 pages, this is not a kiss & tell bio but more of an intricate study of an icon of the 60's culture. The detail is impressive &, because it is so thorough, it gives the reader a good idea not only of what life must have been like in the world's #1 band, but also of the culture of the 1960's, how the music industry works, the effect of drugs on KR & his entourage, etc.
The book certainly made me appreciate some of the finer points of the key Stones' LP's & had me reaching for the back catalogue to pick up what I perhaps missed first time round e.g. the way that the drums were re-mixed on Tattoo You to create a more "up front" sound & how Start Me Up was originally a Richards' reggae number.
Richards' passion for his music comes through time & again as does the way that Ronnie Wood is such an unsung, & unlikely, hero for keeping the band going in difficult times.
I also want to go & listen to the other non-Stones stuff Richards has done such was the effect of this biography which is praise indeed for Victor Brockris' work & will also check out his other bio's.
Excellent stuff & up there with Free At Last by Steve Rosen as a insight into life within a major rock band.
A great read
A brief parish notice before I start - the book I'm reviewing is the 2006 edition which was updated from the original.
Weighing in at over 400 pages, this is not a kiss & tell bio but more of an intricate study of an icon of the 60's culture. The detail is impressive &, because it is so thorough, it gives the reader a good idea not only of what life must have been like in the world's #1 band, but also of the culture of the 1960's, how the music industry works, the effect of drugs on KR & his entourage, etc.
The book certainly made me appreciate some of the finer points of the key Stones' LP's & had me reaching for the back catalogue to pick up what I perhaps missed first time round e.g. the way that the drums were re-mixed on Tattoo You to create a more "up front" sound & how Start Me Up was originally a Richards' reggae number.
Richards' passion for his music comes through time & again as does the way that Ronnie Wood is such an unsung, & unlikely, hero for keeping the band going in difficult times.
I also want to go & listen to the other non-Stones stuff Richards has done such was the effect of this biography which is praise indeed for Victor Brockris' work & will also check out his other bio's.
Excellent stuff & up there with Free At Last by Steve Rosen as a insight into life within a major rock band.
A great read
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book you will ever read on Kieth Richards because the author goes into great depth tryin to put his past into one big piece, he recalls the early days when the stones were formin, through to Jones death, his fights with jagger and his out of control drug habit.When you finish the book you will be amazed the geezer aint dead, then you simply want to read more about him. Kieth Richards is Rock 'N' Roll.............he passed in on!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
keith richards the unautherised biography
very informative couldn't put the book down keith richards has crammed ten lifetimes into one.and he is still here to tell the tales.
Published 15 days ago by stevie
Rubbish
The author is not objective, merely a fan, everything Keith does is wonderful and he is the main man, not Jagger! Just a monotonus diatribe of gushing adulation.
Published 9 months ago by Bob W
An irritating read
The subject matter is fascinating and, whilst I have no idea as to it's accuracy, the book is packed with information and hence worth reading. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Samson Briggs
Keith Richards: The Unauthorised Biography
Keith Richards: The Unauthorised BiographyThis book is a great read and so interesting.It contains some really incredible stories and situations that really make the book a must... Read more
Published 21 months ago by rickgraves741b
Brilliant book about a brilliant guitarist
Brilliant book, had a job to put this down, did not put it down for long! Keith is a brilliant guitarist but so much made this a brilliant book, learning about his life, and what... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Catherine M. Cave
The Great Survivor!!!
Keith Richards - what a man and he's still here (which must amaze him on occasion given the amount of drink and drugs he's shifted)!!! Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Alison Petrie
Fabulous insight into a legend!
If you ever wanted to know about the man behind the music, in a way that doesn't seem to sensationalize his life, then this is the book for you. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by C. McGlone
Well written informative book.
This book is a must for Keith Richards / Rolling Stones fans. It balances Keiths personal drug fuelled life and resultant problems with his creative career. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Mark One
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