“With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards
created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over
[several] decades he lived the original rock and roll taking the chances he
wanted, speaking his mind, and making it all work in a way that no one before
him had ever done... 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
forever..." -from Goodreads
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