July 13, 2012 The Daily Beast
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stone’s first concert, we picked out the best 14 books on the legendary band. From Keith Richard’s bestselling Life to Dominique Tarlé’s rare edition photos from the Exile on Main St. sessions, every book worth reading on the Stones.
Mick: The Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger
By Christopher AndersenA thin boy with big lips from London did not conquer the world by luck; his energy, originality, and unmatched ability to crank out unforgettable performances on a nightly basis earned him every single fan he has today. Start from the beginning of the Stones story with this new biography on the life of Rolling Stones front man, the one and only, Mick Jagger.
By Christopher AndersenA thin boy with big lips from London did not conquer the world by luck; his energy, originality, and unmatched ability to crank out unforgettable performances on a nightly basis earned him every single fan he has today. Start from the beginning of the Stones story with this new biography on the life of Rolling Stones front man, the one and only, Mick Jagger.
Life
By Keith Richards and James FoxKeith Richards reigns as one of rock’s most talented guitarists and wildest drug addicts. But how did he balance keeping his obligations to The Rolling Stones and feeding his dangerous addictions? The first step: stop sleeping. Get the whole story straight from the source in Life.
By Keith Richards and James FoxKeith Richards reigns as one of rock’s most talented guitarists and wildest drug addicts. But how did he balance keeping his obligations to The Rolling Stones and feeding his dangerous addictions? The first step: stop sleeping. Get the whole story straight from the source in Life.
The Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll
By Editors of LIFEIn this new large hardcover, the editors of LIFE chronicle the rise of The Rolling Stones alongside breathtaking photographs of the action. The book’s great triumph lies in its inclusion of the lesser-known members of the Stones inner-circle: Ian Stewart, Andrew Loog Oldham, and Brian Jones are featured in detail, showcasing their importance in sculpting the image and sound of the band. A must-read for anyone looking to learn the “who is who” of the Stones clan.
By Editors of LIFEIn this new large hardcover, the editors of LIFE chronicle the rise of The Rolling Stones alongside breathtaking photographs of the action. The book’s great triumph lies in its inclusion of the lesser-known members of the Stones inner-circle: Ian Stewart, Andrew Loog Oldham, and Brian Jones are featured in detail, showcasing their importance in sculpting the image and sound of the band. A must-read for anyone looking to learn the “who is who” of the Stones clan.
S.t.p.: A Journey Through America With The Rolling Stones
By Robert GreenfieldEmerging from the depths of Villa Nelcôte in France with their first double-album, Exile on Main St., the band took their new album on tour in the United States. Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll are guaranteed as Robert Greenfield takes you behind closed doors into the heart of the “Stones Touring Party,” 1972.
By Robert GreenfieldEmerging from the depths of Villa Nelcôte in France with their first double-album, Exile on Main St., the band took their new album on tour in the United States. Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll are guaranteed as Robert Greenfield takes you behind closed doors into the heart of the “Stones Touring Party,” 1972.
The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones
By Stanley BoothStanley Booth chronicles his experience as a member of the Stones touring family that unleashed itself upon America in 1969, following the release of Let It Bleed. Booth’s exquisite recounting of how the Altamont Free Concert, a show that had been dubbed “Woodstock West,” descended into madness and violence stands out as the book’s great contribution to Stones literature. Best when coupled with Ethan A. Russell’s Let It Bleed: The Rolling Stones, Altamont, and the End of the Sixties—a photographic bonanza from the ’69 tour.
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By Stanley BoothStanley Booth chronicles his experience as a member of the Stones touring family that unleashed itself upon America in 1969, following the release of Let It Bleed. Booth’s exquisite recounting of how the Altamont Free Concert, a show that had been dubbed “Woodstock West,” descended into madness and violence stands out as the book’s great contribution to Stones literature. Best when coupled with Ethan A. Russell’s Let It Bleed: The Rolling Stones, Altamont, and the End of the Sixties—a photographic bonanza from the ’69 tour.
View the full list at The Daily Beast
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