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Rollaresque: The Rakish Progress of The Rolling Stones
Simon Goddard
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Description for Rollaresque: The Rakish Progress of The Rolling Stones
Hardback. London 1962. Five young hooligans have formed a band and are on a collision course with the austere and intolerant values of post-war Britain. From their beginning in a scummy flat off the Kings Road to the notorious Redlands scandal, this is the anarchic rollercoaster ride of the Stones' first five years. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 242 x 31. Weight in Grams: 592.
London 1962. Five young hooligans have formed a band and are on a collision course with the austere and intolerant values of post-war Britain. From their beginning in a scummy flat off the Kings Road to the notorious Redlands scandal, this is the anarchic rollercoaster ride of the Stones’ first five years. We follow our heroes in a rags-to-riches romp of sex, scandal, mischief and uproarious behaviour as they challenge the establishment, invent the archetype of the rebellious, parent-scaring rock star lothario and, eventually, receive their comeuppance from the powers that be. Presented with the audacious wit ... Read more
London 1962. Five young hooligans have formed a band and are on a collision course with the austere and intolerant values of post-war Britain. From their beginning in a scummy flat off the Kings Road to the notorious Redlands scandal, this is the anarchic rollercoaster ride of the Stones’ first five years. We follow our heroes in a rags-to-riches romp of sex, scandal, mischief and uproarious behaviour as they challenge the establishment, invent the archetype of the rebellious, parent-scaring rock star lothario and, eventually, receive their comeuppance from the powers that be. Presented with the audacious wit ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
591g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091958350
SKU
V9780091958350
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Ref
99-19
About Simon Goddard
Simon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to Simply Thrilled, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (Songs That Saved Your ... Read more
Reviews for Rollaresque: The Rakish Progress of The Rolling Stones
"Rollaresque proves an excellent history of the early years of the Rolling Stones ... one of the most remarkable adventures in pop history"
The Times
"Entertaining and befitting of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time"
Shortlist
"A fantastic achievement"
Mark Radcliffe, BBC 6Music "Reinventing the group's early glory days as a picaresque ... Read more
The Times
"Entertaining and befitting of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time"
Shortlist
"A fantastic achievement"
Mark Radcliffe, BBC 6Music "Reinventing the group's early glory days as a picaresque ... Read more