[2019-11-22] The Rolling Stones "Rolling Stones FAQ" softcover by Gary J. Jucha (Backbeat)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:47 pm

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Cleverly marketed by their original manager as the bad boys of rock, the Rolling Stones have survived dalliances with the devil, drug busts, and the death of founding member Brian Jones to become the world's longest-running rock and roll band. Led by partners-in-crime Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the Rolling Stones have had No. 1 hits, released classic albums, broken box office records, and literally changed the world.

All too often, however, books on the Rolling Stones glimmer with gossip instead of shimmering with facts about the band's music. The Rolling Stones FAQ presents these musical facts in a fast-moving, fan-friendly read. The five incarnations of the Rolling Stones are highlighted with in-depth explorations of the band's hit records, albums, films, and tours. The band's story is told not only through the biographies of the eight men to each be called a Rolling Stone, but also through the stories of session men, producers, managers, artists, girlfriends, and wives who have contributed to the enduring, yet controversial, success of the Rolling Stones.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1617137243/?tag=imwan-20

Headfone · **Joined:** 08 Mar 2008 **Posts:** 392

I have a substantial Rolling Stones book collection. Along with Rolling Stones Gear, this may be the most meticulously researched work I've read. Jucha covers ground that other Stones authors haven't bothered to travel. I'm finding it to be an enjoyable as well as informative read. Not the same old stale stories we've heard over and over again.

As with Rolling Stones Gear, the title of the book is a bit misleading, i.e. not really indicative of the type narrative the reader will get.

Anyway, highly recommend. I'd say it's in Lewisohn territory for the Stones.

DanO · 30 Jul 2006

Headfone wrote:

I have a substantial Rolling Stones book collection. Along with Rolling Stones Gear, this may be the most meticulously researched work I've read. Jucha covers ground that other Stones authors haven't bothered to travel. I'm finding it to be an enjoyable as well as informative read. Not the same old stale stories we've heard over and over again.

As with Rolling Stones Gear, the title of the book is a bit misleading, i.e. not really indicative of the type narrative the reader will get.

Anyway, highly recommend. I'd say it's in Lewisohn territory for the Stones.

Sold. Just ordered. Thanks!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Headfone wrote:

I have a substantial Rolling Stones book collection. Along with Rolling Stones Gear, this may be the most meticulously researched work I've read. Jucha covers ground that other Stones authors haven't bothered to travel. I'm finding it to be an enjoyable as well as informative read. Not the same old stale stories we've heard over and over again.

As with Rolling Stones Gear, the title of the book is a bit misleading, i.e. not really indicative of the type narrative the reader will get.

Anyway, highly recommend. I'd say it's in Lewisohn territory for the Stones.

Thanks Headfone. :tiphat:

[2019-11-22] The Rolling Stones "Rolling Stones FAQ" softcover by Gary J. Jucha (Backbeat)

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