Keith Richards had one of the biggest selling books last year with his autobiography,"Life", but many fans of the Stones were left wondering, "What does Mick think?". With no response from Jagger himself, Marc Spitz has taken on the task in "Jagger: Rebel, Rockstar, Rambler, Rogue". This is Spitzs sixth book, and though he admits that it is slanted in Micks favor, Spitz brings a new perspective to this subject. Well researched and highly readable, "Jagger" also includes new interviews with Albert Maysles (the director of "Gimme Shelter"), original Rolling Stones member Dick Taylor, and Carly Simon, who admits that "Youre So Vain" would not have been a number one hit without Mick Jagger. In this interview we talk about taking on the the task of speaking for Jagger (who could have written an autobiography in answer to "Life", but he returned his advance money and decided against it), what its like to get a personal call at home from the elusive Carly Simon, the evolution of Jaggers music and fashion style (including football pants and casual Friday looks), Altamont, and Jaggers work with Rick Rubin. Finally, Spitz answers the question he himself asks in the book, "Who the f**k is Mick Jagger and where does he go from here?".
Tag Archives: 90s
Charlie Watts Quintet ~ Going, Going. Going, Gone
From One Charlie promo cassette 1991 Peter King ~ Alto Sax & Leader Gerard Presencer ~ Trumpet Brian Lemon ~ Piano David Green ~ Acoustic Bass Charlie Watts ~ Drums Video is from The Avengers episode The Correct Way To Kill whose SNOB crew had a big early influence on Gilbert & George.
MICK TAYLOR – I Wonder Why (1997)
Leverkusen, Germany. 05-03-97
Chuck Berry, Keith Richards & Robert Cray – Roll Over Beethoven (1986) Hail Hail Rock n Roll
Chuck Berry, Keith Richards and Robert Cray performing "Roll Over Beethoven" at the Chuck Berry Hail Hail Rock n Roll concert in 1986. "Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll" is a 1987 documentary film directed by Taylor Hackford that chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician Chuck Berrys 60th birthday. A soundtrack album was released in October 1987 on the MCA label. The two concerts were held on October 16, 1986, at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis; among the artists performing with Berry were Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Johnnie Johnson, Steve Jordan, Bobby Keys, Julian Lennon, Linda Ronstadt andJoey Spampinato. Along with concert footage, the film also features scenes from the rehearsals for the shows, interviews with Berry and members of his family, and "talking-head"-type appearances from a number of musicians, including Bo Diddley, The Everly Brothers, John Lennon (archival footage), Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Little Richard and Bruce Springsteen. "Chuck Berry" (Charles Edward Anderson Berry) (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957) and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958), Chuck Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, with lyrics focusing on teen life and consumerism and utilizing guitar solos and <b>…<b>
MICK TAYLOR – Blind Willie McTell (1997)
Leverkusen, Germany. 05-03-97