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The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones
Stanley Booth, a member of the Rolling Stoness new afterword, he finally explains why it took him 15 years to write the book, relating an astonishing story of drugs, jails, and disasters.
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
May 1st 2000
by Chicago Review Press
(first published 1985)
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Brilliantly constructed, explosive, masterful imagery...the best book on rock and roll I have ever read, and I have read far too many books on rock and roll. Covering the Stones at their peak, the chapters alternate and tell two stories in one: the odd chapters build up to Altamont, and the even chapters build up to the death of Brian Jones. The book didn't come out until 1984, and by that point, the culture had so irrevocably changed (and the rebellious relevance of the Rolling Stones)that this...more
On Stanley Booth: Rolling with the Stones on Waves of the Times
This is less a formal review of Stanley Booth’s now-classic book, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones, than it is a statement of appreciation for the same. In fact, I can state at this time that my biggest criticism of the title, or at least of the edition I own, is that it lacks an index. Having become the modern essential reference text on the Rolling Stones that it is, a reader can only hope that someone p...more
This is less a formal review of Stanley Booth’s now-classic book, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones, than it is a statement of appreciation for the same. In fact, I can state at this time that my biggest criticism of the title, or at least of the edition I own, is that it lacks an index. Having become the modern essential reference text on the Rolling Stones that it is, a reader can only hope that someone p...more
I liked this book, but feel that it is over rated. This may be due my expectations which hoped for more insights into the stones themselves. This book read more like a concert reporter to me, and I expected more.The author's use of heavy and intellectually artistic quotes from music and literature to start off chapters annoyed me. I felt that they were meaningful moments that attempted to flesh out and even mask some surface and boring material in the chapters. Take these interesting quotes out...more
This book could have been so much better if the author had had his act together when he was traveling with the Stones. Of course that would have been impossible given the lifestyle and situation.
The result is a text far too focused on the author, and not enough on the Stones. I left with favorable impressions of most of them, but still wishing I knew them better. Shame.
The result is a text far too focused on the author, and not enough on the Stones. I left with favorable impressions of most of them, but still wishing I knew them better. Shame.
A sad farewell to the 60s, a journal of the Stones 1969 US Tour and the story of Brian Jones and his band, written by somone who was a true believer as well as an insider. Entertaining and very moving.
I recommend it to all the 'Flower Power Week at Bloomingdales' kids who have NO IDEA just how free and crazy that era was. Their parents won't ever tell them, that's for sure!
I recommend it to all the 'Flower Power Week at Bloomingdales' kids who have NO IDEA just how free and crazy that era was. Their parents won't ever tell them, that's for sure!
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i gotta return this to jeremy
"We knew in our cribs something was wrong. Now some of us by acting together were beginning to defy the forces that made war and to get away with it."
This ruled. Not a typical bio in that it was more about Stanley Booth's experience with the band and commented on things going on in his own life, too. He didn't step outside of it. So many awesome passages detailing his personal thoughts (and realizations) on the music just while...more
"We knew in our cribs something was wrong. Now some of us by acting together were beginning to defy the forces that made war and to get away with it."
This ruled. Not a typical bio in that it was more about Stanley Booth's experience with the band and commented on things going on in his own life, too. He didn't step outside of it. So many awesome passages detailing his personal thoughts (and realizations) on the music just while...more
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Stanley Booth's writing is fascinatingly poetic, yet well researched, journalistic.
This is the type of journalism that people like Hunter S. Thompson subscribed to, but most professors used to frown upon. I refer to the kind where the author becomes part of the subject and really can't say he's objective.
You might not need to be a fan of the band to enjoy it, but if you are then there's nothing better. The portions about Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Gram Parsons...more
This is the type of journalism that people like Hunter S. Thompson subscribed to, but most professors used to frown upon. I refer to the kind where the author becomes part of the subject and really can't say he's objective.
You might not need to be a fan of the band to enjoy it, but if you are then there's nothing better. The portions about Keith Richards, Brian Jones and Gram Parsons...more
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I believe this is one of the finest books written about the world's best band.
It's my favorite music bio ever and in the running for favorite nonfiction book. This was my second reading and it held up great. A four-headed beast of a rock book, detailing the Rolling Stones' history, how the band and it's lifestyle led to the demise of founder Brian Jones, the death of the 60s with the band's Altamont concert and the author ruining his marriage and picking up a heroin habit in the process.
You don't have to be a huge fan of the Rolling Stones to find this a superbly well-written, incredible piece of music journalism -- and a great book, period.
The period covered (1969-1970, ending with Altamont) is indisputably fascinating -- so good fodder for a story -- but this wouldn't be fantastic if it weren't for Stanley Booth's sane telling of it.
The period covered (1969-1970, ending with Altamont) is indisputably fascinating -- so good fodder for a story -- but this wouldn't be fantastic if it weren't for Stanley Booth's sane telling of it.
One of the only bio's about a band that I can stomach, Booth went from a tag-a-long to a friend of the band that took in all of their temptations. It's a great companion piece to Gimme Shelter.
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Booth almost burned out by the time this book was published - 25 years after he'd lived and written the time he spent touring with the Stones over the summer of '69.
Shitty title (think it was originally titled Dance with the Devil) but an incredible book. Booth goes on tour with the Stones and gets sucked into the dark side.
another fun and interesting books on life with the Rolling Stones...sex, drugs, and rock n'roll! A fun read.
You don't have to give a shit about the Stones to enjoy this book, which is about the Stones the same way that Moby-Dick is about a fish.
fanfuckingtastic. required reading for the mildest fan of the stones. widely considered one of the best rock books ever written.
Is this the best rock and roll book ever written? Fantastic companion piece to Gimme Shelter and Get Your Ya Yas Out.
As seen in Field-Tested Books '08.
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One of the best music books ever written. I stand behind it so much that I will give you my copy.
By far the best book about the Stones and one of the best rock books ever written.
I highly recommend reading this and watching "Gimme Shelter" at the same time.
Chilling account of Altamont, etc. from one who was there, and everywhere.
Excellent account of Altamont period Stones, guest starring Gram Parsons
this is a must read if you're a die-hard stones fan.
Awesome, man. Its like you were there...
Thomas Jacques
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Nathan Maharaj
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