I remember watching the documentary 25 x 5 and when the subject of Brian Jones' death came up, Keith was very flippant in his response. I don't remember exactly what he said, but he had no sentimentality or feeling in his voice, pretty much dismissing it as something that happened. I remember thinking he seemed like a heartless bastard.
Since there seems to be so little surviving interview footage and audio of Brian Jones, it's difficult to get a sense of who he was as a person. Perhaps the most insightful and informed look into Jones' life came from Bill Wyman's autobiography; beyond that, much of what has been written about him has been either tell-all trash or speculation about a murder cover-up.
For whatever reason, however, it is noteworthy that of the people who did know and worked with Brian Jones, most of them have absolutely nothing nice to say, or have any fond memories of him. Still, it's easy to see grasp how a rift between Richards and Jones would manifest--Jones founded the band, and Richards and Jagger ultimately took it over. I've always thought that the conflict and drama of the 1960's Stones would make for great theater, and I'm surprised that there hasn't at least been an attempt to mount a fictionalized version of that story a la "Dreamgirls". Imagine it--an Ian Stewart lookalike performing a boogie-woogie version of "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going". But I digress.
I'd have to look it up to make sure I'm remembering it correctly--it was a print interview, and not the "25x5" video--but I seem to recall Jagger making a similarly dismissive comment about Marianne Faithfull, saying he felt no guilt over their relationship and took no responsibility for her problems. It came off as flip and insensitive, but since then, I've come to understand how one can come out of a relationship completely desensitized to another person's drama.
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4 days to go to get into this pledgemusic offer to get a new Stones photo book that will be limited to hard core Stones fans. I've ordered one and its almost sold out.
Fine, fine, I just ordered one! Are you happy now?
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I'm reading Cohen's book now. I didn't know much about the early years of the Stones, so the first part of the book is quite interesting to me. From your review, it sounds like the rest of the book is good, too. I'm glad I picked this up.
4 days to go to get into this pledgemusic offer to get a new Stones photo book that will be limited to hard core Stones fans. I've ordered one and its almost sold out.
The book is now at 99% so it will get done. It should be quite a coffee table book.
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Andy Goddard Will Direct Film About The Rolling Stones
Who will play Mick Jagger and Keith Richards? Andy Goddard, one of the lead directors on the popular and critically acclaimed series Downton Abbey, has been set to direct the feature film Exile on Main Street: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones, based on the book by Robert Greenfield about the legendary rock group’s summer when they recorded the album on which the book is partially named. Greenfield also wrote the biography of Timothy Leary.
Brandon & Philip Murphy wrote the screenplay for Exile on Main Street. Virgin Produced, City Entertainment, KippSter Entertainment and The Gotham Group are producing the project. The filmmakers are eyeing a winter start date and are looking to cast Jagger and Richards now.
Goddard (Set Fire to the Stars) had his film A Kind of Murder starring Patrick Wilson, Haley Bennett and Jessica Biel bow at the Tribeca film festival this year. Goddard is also directing some episodes of Marvel/Netflix’s superhero shows as well. He is directing The Punisher after just helming Daredevil.
One Direction’s Harry Styles to play Rolling Stone Mick Jagger in new movie?
Rumour has it that Harry Styles of One Direction fame is gonna play the iconic Mick Jagger in a new Rolling Stones film.
The film will reportedly follow the legendary rockers as they make Exile On Main Street, the infamous follow up to 1971's Sticky Fingers.
The Daily Star claim that Styles' resemblance to Jagger was noted while he was filming Dunkirk. A 'source' says: "He's about 10 years too young but make-up and special effects can sort that out."
Whether he has the chops to pull off Jagger's inimitable charisma remains to be seen. Hopefully the film's not being cast purely on resemblance, and young Mister Styles can slip into character for what's surely set to be a demanding performance.
Deadline report that Downton Abbey director Andy Goddard is on board to take the reins of the feature flick, tentatively titled Exile On Main Street: A Season In Hell With The Rolling Stones. It's based on a book by Robert Greenfield.
Brandon and Philip Murphy have written the screenplay, with Virgin Produced, City Entertainment, KippSter Entertainment, and The Gotham Group producing. A winter start date is being slated, although that hinges on finding the right cast.
Keith Richards to Front New Julien Temple Doc for the BBC
One of rock n' roll's most enduring icons will underline his seeming inability to retire – or, indeed, sit still – with a new BBC film and a weekend of programming.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, whose continual survival ranks up among the greatest of medical mysteries (he only gave up cocaine at age 62), will front Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species, a 60-minute film by famed rock documentarian Julien Temple (The Filth and the Fury).
The film will see "Keef" return to his formative years in Britain post-WWII. For the first time on camera, he will speak about his suburban roots and the impact his generation had on popular culture.
"There was a feeling late 50s'/early 60s' that there was a change coming," said Richards. "[Former U.K. prime minister] Harold Macmillan actually said it - the 'winds of change' and all that - but he didn’t mean it in quite the same way. I certainly felt that for my generation, what was happening and the feeling in the air was - it’s time to push limits. The world is ours now and you can rise or fall on it."
Keith Richards —The Origin of the Species will the centerpiece of the BBC's new My Generation series, a year-long season of programs which will chart the history of pop music across the decades.
Temple, whose recent films have looked at music legends including The Clash, Dr. Feelgood and Ray Davies said that, "listening to the early Stones as a kid changed everything for me. I felt a new way of living emerging, a new kind of person becoming possible - something I wanted to be a part of. And without a doubt I thought Keith Richards was the Origin Of The Species."
The film will be followed by Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend, two nights of programming, all hand-picked by Richards, on the BBC's BBC Four network. Richards has not revealed his programming selections yet, but they could include documentaries, films or even live performances. The man himself will introduce both nights of programming, talking about the reasons behind his selections.
Keith Richards - The Origin Of The Species will be exec produced by Jane Rose for Nitrate Films. The film and Keith Richards’ Lost Weekend were commissioned by and executive produced for the BBC by Jan Younghusband, Head of Music TV Commissioning.
Still rollin': Mick Jagger expecting 8th child with 29-year-old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick
It seems Mick Jagger still can't get enough satisfaction. Togther with his girlfriend of two years, Melanie Hamrick, he is now expecting his 8th child, according to The Sun, and the couple are said to be over the moon with the pregnancy.
Hamrick, a ballerina, is over three months pregnant and a source close to couple said, "this is great news. It will be Mick's eighth child and nothing fazes him. He's been incredibly supportive."
"She's very bright, intelligent, sparky and has her own ideas about how she wants to lead her life. She knows what a great relationship Mick has with all of his children and can't wait for him to be a dad again."
Mick, 72, and Melanie, 29, have been in a relationship since 2014.
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