I picked up Life by Keith Richards after hearing several of my friends speak highly of it. I picked up the book and put it on my queue, but it took awhile to actually read it. Having now read it, I regret not picking it up and reading it sooner. This is probably one of the most interesting rock (auto)biographies I have read in quite a while. Richards is a brilliant raconteur, spinning captivating stories that keep the reader engaged.
Richards tells of his early life growing up in post-war England, the formation of the Rolling Stones, his love life, friendships with various stars, and stories about being on tour. He pulls no punches, chronicling his drug use, fights with Mick Jagger, and frequent run-ins with the law. The stories are witty, irreverent, funny, and charming. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially as Richards described his love of music and the almost spiritual connection he has with it.
This is definitely worth a read for any music fan, even those who are not fans of the Rolling Stones.
Life
Richards tells of his early life growing up in post-war England, the formation of the Rolling Stones, his love life, friendships with various stars, and stories about being on tour. He pulls no punches, chronicling his drug use, fights with Mick Jagger, and frequent run-ins with the law. The stories are witty, irreverent, funny, and charming. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially as Richards described his love of music and the almost spiritual connection he has with it.
This is definitely worth a read for any music fan, even those who are not fans of the Rolling Stones.
Life
