Keith Richards: Before They Make Me Run (Paperback)

~ Kris Needs (Author)

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Product Description

"The World's Blackest White Man." "The World's Most Elegantly Wasted Human Being." "The Human Riff." These descriptions are all part of the myth surrounding the legendary songwriter and rhythm guitarist of the Rolling Stones. A veteran observer of the rock scene on both sides of the Atlantic, Kris Needs has interviewed Keith Richards regularly for 25 years. Drawing on archives, interviews, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the Stones' discography, he reveals the complex man behind the myth, from blues-infatuated working class kid to world-renowned musician nearly ruined by heroin to present-day elder statesman of rock who continues to find personal redemption in music. Dozens of photographs and interviews with the legend himself make this the most up-to-date biography of the "Soul of the Stones."

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing; illustrated edition edition (July 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0859653447
• ISBN-13: 978-0859653442
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #259,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD READ FOR KEITHS LATER YEARS, July 17, 2007

By	John C. Fisher (philadelphia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THERE ARE PLENTY OF GOOD BOOKS ON THE STONES EARLY YEARS. THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER BOOKS FOR THE 90S AND FORWARD. VERY READABLE.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars strangely inspiring, September 14, 2004

By	M. Ashby "ecclectic" (florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A fascinating look at what makes Kieth Richards tick. Needs is very knowledgable about his subject, but what really made this book compelling was the insight into Kieth's personality and the contrast between his very real bad boy image and his creativity and compassion. The author makes no bones about being a charter member of the "Keef" fan club but after reading this book I'm inclined to join him.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amiable Biography, August 14, 2009

By	Mark Twain Works "Sam Works Too" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keith Richards: Before They Make Me Run (Paperback)

Good overall bio, written with obvious fan's love for Richards. A good addition to the stable of bios out there.