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As lead guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world. A true and towering original, he has always walked his own path, spoken his mind, and done things his own way.

Now at last Richards pauses to tell his story in the most anticipated autobiography in decades. And what a story Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records in a coldwater flat with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, building a sound and a band out of music they loved. Finding fame and success as a bad-boy band, only to find themselves challenged by authorities everywhere. Dropping his guitar's sixth string to create a new sound that allowed him to create immortal riffs like those in Honky Tonk Woman and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Falling in love with Anita Pallenberg, Brian Jones's girlfriend. Arrested and imprisoned for drug possession. Tax exile in France and recording Exile on Main Street. Ever-increasing fame, isolation, and addiction making life an ever faster frenzy. Through it all, Richards remained devoted to the music of the band, until even that was challenged by Mick Jagger's attempt at a solo career, leading to a decade of conflicts and ultimately the biggest reunion tour in history.

In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably him--part growl, part laugh--Keith Richards brings us the truest rock-and-roll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true. Richards' rich voice introduces the audiobook edition of LIFE and leads us into Johnny Depp's performance, while fellow artist Joe Hurley bridges the long road traveled before Richards closes with the final chapter of this incredible 23-hour production, which includes a bonus PDF of photos.

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"Johnny Depp and Joe Hurley capture Richards's rock 'n' roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarist's memoir. Tracing Richards's trajectory from boyhood in England through the formation of the Stones to the band's rise to world domination, this audiobook is chock-full of frank revelations and enlightening stories behind the music. The three readers do superb turns — but the seemingly arbitrary switches between them can be jarring and confusing. Depp's narration is steady, well-paced, clear, and grounded. He produces a delicious range of voices for dialogue (most notably a drunk judge in Arkansas), and Richards himself sounds a bit like an elderly, bluesy Jack Sparrow. Hurley captures the voice of Richards throughout, narrating in a gritty, growl that is spot-on. And sections read by Richards are a real treat; his raspy voice is unmistakable and haunting. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Oct.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright PWyxz LLC)

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Keith Richards, one of the Rolling Stones' founding members, opens up about his childhood, rise to superstardom, and personal life. From his turbulent relationships, including his well-publicized estrangement from and reconciliation with Stones' front man Mick Jagger, to his drug shenanigans that made even more of a legend amongst his fans, Richards tells all in this autobiography.
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trodb, January 2, 2011 (view all comments by trodb)
The book, while co-written with James Fox, presents Keef's life in what appear to be his own words. They resurrect many images from the 1940's through current times. Although his early days were spent in Great Britain, they refer to music that essentially was created in America. He and a few others were heavily influenced by American Blues, created by black musicians whose roots were in the American south. The book brings back the early days of the Rolling Stones and takes us up to the present. It is an enjoyable experience to read this in Richards' wry words.
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RKLIN3000, January 1, 2011 (view all comments by RKLIN3000)
A good deal of LIFE's justified praise is owed simply to the idea that Keith Richards penned (more or less) his autobiography. There's a committed, dedicated musician and music historian amid all the hype and hypodermics. Much of LIFE is riveting, although it engenders a certain amount of sympathy for Mick Jagger.
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Dan Kelly, January 1, 2011 (view all comments by Dan Kelly)
Best book I read all year. Like finding out your favorite uncle has been in the Stones all this time -- and has 500 cool stories to share.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781600242403
Author:
Fox, James
Publisher:
Hachette Audio
Read by:
Depp, Johnny
Read by:
Oldman, Gary
Read by:
Richards, Keith
Read:
Tbd
Author:
Richards, Keith
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - General
Subject:
Rich & Famous
Subject:
Entertainment & Performing Arts - General
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - Rock
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Subject:
Biography-Composers and Musicians
Publication Date:
20101131
Binding:
Compact Disc
Language:
English
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Johnny Depp and Joe Hurley capture Richards's rock 'n' roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarist's memoir. Tracing Richards's trajectory from boyhood in England through the formation of the Stones to the band's rise to world domination, this audiobook is chock-full of frank revelations and enlightening stories behind the music. The three readers do superb turns — but the seemingly arbitrary switches between them can be jarring and confusing. Depp's narration is steady, well-paced, clear, and grounded. He produces a delicious range of voices for dialogue (most notably a drunk judge in Arkansas), and Richards himself sounds a bit like an elderly, bluesy Jack Sparrow. Hurley captures the voice of Richards throughout, narrating in a gritty, growl that is spot-on. And sections read by Richards are a real treat; his raspy voice is unmistakable and haunting. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Oct.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
"Synopsis" by , Keith Richards, one of the Rolling Stones' founding members, opens up about his childhood, rise to superstardom, and personal life. From his turbulent relationships, including his well-publicized estrangement from and reconciliation with Stones' front man Mick Jagger, to his drug shenanigans that made even more of a legend amongst his fans, Richards tells all in this autobiography.
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