The iconic life and career of the famed guitarist of the Rolling Stones is detailed in this compilation of interviews that spans the last 50 years. Featuring articles from GQ; Melody Maker; and Rolling Stone; as well as interviews that have never previously appeared in print; it charts Keith Richardsrsquo;s journey from gauche; young pretender and swaggering epitome of the zeitgeist to beloved elder statesman of rock. Initially overshadowed by band mates Mick Jagger and Brian Jones; Richards gained popularity as half of the second-most important songwriting team of the 1960s; and in 1967 the drug bust at his house and his subsequent trial and imprisonment made him a household name. His interviews match his outlaw image: free of banality and euphemism; they revel in frank stories of drugs and debauchery. Yet they also reveal an unexpectedly warm; unpretentious; articulate; and honest man. This collection amply illustrates the magic and charm of Keith Richards. This compilation of interviews encompasses the Rolling Stonesrsquo; fifty-year career. Featuring articles from such celebrated publications as Melody Maker; Rolling Stone; and GQ; as well as interviews that have never previously appeared in print; it charts Keith Richardsrsquo;s journey from gauche young pretender to swaggering epitome of the zeitgeist to beloved elder statesman of rock.In the Stonesrsquo; early years Keith stood in the shadows of Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. Soon; however; he became famous as half of the second-most important songwriting team in the world; and in 1967; his drug bust and subsequent imprisonment made him a household name. Richards was transformed into a symbol of rock rebellion; and played the part to the hilt; kicking an audience member in the face; punching a journalist in the jaw; and standing up to Hellrsquo;s Angels at Altamont. Now he was not just a Rolling Stone; but was on the cover of Rolling Stone.His interviews; meanwhile; matched his outlaw image: free of banality and euphemism; they reveled in frank stories of drugs and debauchery. Yet they also revealed an unexpectedly warm; unpretentious; articulate; and honest man. The pages of this book amply illustrate that when Keith sits down in front of a microphone; a certain kind of magic occurs.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How to complicate the writing of a fascinating artist!By Juan E. CambiasoConfusing writing with very interesting quotes of Giacometti.