Publisher's Synopsis
Sixty years of career, millions of records sold, stages set on fire in every corner of the world. But the Rolling Stones are much more than a band: they are a walking cultural revolution, a symbol of resistance, excess, art and survival. This book is the definitive account of one of the longest-lived and most influential bands in the history of music. From the rebellious youth of the 60s to the planetary triumphs, from the shadows of Altamont to the splendor of Exile on Main Street, to the mature age lived between successes and farewells, each chapter is a journey between myth and reality. Through anecdotes, musical analysis and insights into the internal dynamics of the band, this book paints an authentic and passionate portrait of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and the many who have lived through this epic story. It is a tribute to a music that has defied every era and to a vision of rock as a lifestyle, a universal language and a fire that still burns. For those who loved the Rolling Stones, for those who want to understand them, and for those who can't help but feel a thrill every time a riff starts: this is your book.
