 This
is the Rolling Stones' official story of life on the road, their home away from home for
over thirty years, created with the exclusive cooperation of the band, their management,
and a select few of their closest colleagues. The Rolling Stones--Mick, Keith, Charlie,
Ron, Bill--tell their story in an incredibly candid first-person account which is
complemented by hundreds of rare photographs. For this major project, the Stones looked to
Dora Loewenstein, the daughter of their business manager, Prince Rupert Loewenstein.
Having virtually grown up with them, she enjoys their confidence and support and has been
entrusted to present their touring history, from its beginning in 196263 at small, local
gigs, to their infamous world tours, culminating with their 199798 Bridges to Babylon
tour. In a vivid text, based on extensive interviews conducted by Jools Holland, the
Stones reminisce and comment on their experiences, the music, and the relationships which
give the band its unique and enduring personality. The Stones' sidemen, such as sax player
Bobby Keys, and long-term associates also add their stories to the mix. The dazzling array
of photographs are drawn from the Stones' own archives and from untapped collections
throughout the world. The Rolling Stones: A Life on the Road is the story, quite
simply, of the greatest rock-and-roll band in the world doing what they do best. |