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James Fox
James Fox is an art historian and broadcaster who writes about the intersection of art and culture. He is the author of World According to Colour, a non-fiction book that explores how different hues have shaped human history.
Life
Synopsis
Autobiography of the guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards. With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards lived the original rock and roll life. He tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane; his listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones' first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as outlaw folk hero, creating immortal riffs like the ones in "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Honky Tonk Women." He discusses falling in love with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones, his tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the U.S., isolation and addiction, as well as falling in love with Patti Hansen, and his bitter estrangement from Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. He talks about his marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos; the road that goes on forever.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Life by Keith Richards a ghostwritten memoir?
While Keith Richards is the credited author, James Fox, a journalist and writer, collaborated extensively with Richards to shape his recollections and experiences into the narrative form of the book.
Does this book cover the entire history of The Rolling Stones?
The memoir primarily focuses on Keith Richards' personal life and his experiences within The Rolling Stones, offering an intimate perspective on the band's journey through his eyes, rather than a comprehensive band history.