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Amazon Best Books of the Month, November 2010: It's hard to imagine a celebrity memoir--or any memoir for that matter--that is as easy to drink in (so to speak) as Keith Richards's Life. Die-hard Stones fans will love tales of the band's ascension from the "interval" band at the Marquee to the headliners at Super Bowl XL; guitar gearheads will scramble to sample the one lick that has eluded Richards for 49 years; and historians and romantics alike will swoon over the raspy, rambling, raucous detail of this portrait of the artist in situ. Yes, some tales are told, but Life is refreshingly not gossipy, mean-spirited, or sordid--or at least not more than the truth demands. Richards is as comfortable in his bones as a worn pair of boots, and Life captures the rhythm of his voice so effortlessly that reading his tale is like sharing a pint with an old friend--one who happens to be one of the most iconic guitarists of all time. --Daphne Durham
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Richards, as famous for his toxic lifestyle as for his guitar mastery, presents his sprawling autobiography, ably assisted by Fox, who, as author of White Mischief (1982), has experience in chronicling hedonistic British nobility. Here Fox’s coauthor and subject is a British member of rock-music nobility with a deep and abiding commitment to hedonism. However, there are degrees of hedonism, even among pop stars. According to Richards, Willie Nelson reaches for a spliff upon awakening, whereas Keith gives it a good 10 minutes or so before inaugurating the day’s herbal festivities. As to specific goodies of Stones lore: Decca Records management, rather than mercurial Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, sacked original member Ian Stewart, thereby consigning him to road-manager status though he continued to play piano with the band live and in the studio. Oldham, who had worked for the Beatles under Brian Epstein, was the originator of immortal publicity gambits such as planting nasty tabloid headlines, but he simply ran out of ideas and was sacked, personality issues with Mick Jagger also being a contributing factor. Over the years, Richards sneaked many people back into the Stones’ orbit after they ran afoul of Jagger, saxophonist Bobby Keys and Richards’ personal manager, Jane Rose, prime among them. Chuck Berry was “a big disappointment,†not musically, of course, but as a cranky collaborator. And country-music legend George Jones, himself a Richards-level imbiber of recreational substances, impressed Keith with his immaculate pompadour, admittedly an architectural wonder. For the record, Richards stands by the story of encountering Muddy Waters, who owed the label money, painting rooms at Chess Records, though Marshall Chess denies it ever happened. On a personal level, Richards regrets whatever part he played in abetting the heroin addictions of several associates. However, he considers people to be ultimately responsible for their own actions. Cautionary words indeed, but then there’s the merchandising idea that Richards and Paul McCartney came up with: celebrity “sun-dried turds,†the specimens to be coated with shellac and decorated by “a major artist.†Richards’ (or Fox’s) writing is spare and incisive, the narrative tone rarely self-serving, which is certainly something to be celebrated in celebrity autobiography. And make no mistake: at this time in their careers, Richards and the Stones are at least as much a celebrity-news matter as a musical force. --Mike Tribby
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Product details
Hardcover: 576 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (October 26, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031603438X
ISBN-13: 978-0316034388
Product Dimensions:
6.5 x 1.9 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,599 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#437,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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 was a bit disappointed when I finished this one. I was wanting to read about Keith Richards and the The Rolling Stones. There’s not as much Rolling Stones here as I had hoped, but I suppose you can’t fault the author. The title, ‘Life’, is about….well…his life. Nothing in the title of this book includes the words “Rolling Stonesâ€. So there are a lot of other aspects of his life here, and even though there is a fair amount of Stones stuff, I simply wanted more.What consumed most of Keith Richards’ life was drugs. Oh Lord, do we read about drugs. It’s truly a miracle this man is still alive. Although he claims he’s been clean since the 80s, there’s plenty of dirt and disturbance from the Keith Richards’ annals to fill an encyclopedia set. A few of the stories are a bit interesting, but they get old in a hurry. When he talks for more than two pages about one of his drug dealer’s German upbringing but then talks less than a half of a page on the making of an album such as “Sticky Fingersâ€, you may see where some, like myself, come away disappointed. On a related note, perhaps he was too stoned to remember the making of many of the classic albums?For those who are somewhat familiar with the individual, you know that his whole existence of late seems to be tongue in cheek. Every interview you see with him has him mumbling and giggling throughout. He’s comprehensible during his rants, and can be somewhat entertaining, and that’s the general atmosphere throughout this book. You definitely feel like ‘Keef’ is telling you his life story. For that, you need to give him credit. I’ve always been a believer, though, that when you’re a celebrity writing an autobiography (who else would write an autobiography??), you should write mainly on the comings and goings of yourself in the spotlight, since this is what your fans are the most familiar. A little bit of your upbringing and influence is o.k., but stick to the interesting stuff please.It also doesn’t help that he comes across as an unrepentant former junkie. If you’re a parent and you want to keep your children away from drugs, you should not use this man as an example. It’s a bit bothersome, for example, when Keith recalls a car crash where he was stoned and fell asleep at the wheel. Since none of the seven people in the car (fortunately) are killed, he looks back at the episode and slags the whole thing off with the attitude of “Hey – I’m a good driver. I just made a mistake. So get off my case.†You can’t help but feel as though one minor twist somewhere around, say, 1971 could easily have killed the man, and history would remember him very differently (see ‘Brian Jones’).Still, I’m glad I read the book, and he does a very good job accomplishing what he set out to do. There were parts when I would get to his umpteenth drug binge where I would just scan the pages, but there really is enough here to keep you interested. Just be warned – there’s more in this book on his recipe for a Shepherd's Pie than there is about his second solo album (Nothing at all. Why??) So as long as you’re cool with expectations not being too high, you’re probably o.k. to pick this one up.
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.
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.
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