{"title":"Stanley Booth","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the riveting world of rock 'n' roll through the insightful narratives of Stanley Booth. As a distinguished author known for his captivating explorations of the music industry, Booth brings readers on a journey through the vibrant era of the 1960s and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis seminal work, \u003cem\u003eThe True Adventures of the Rolling Stones\u003c\/em\u003e, is a gripping biography that delves deep into the life and times of one of the world's most iconic bands. With Booth's intimate and personal access to the Rolling Stones, the book offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of fame and the cultural impact of their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his engaging storytelling and meticulous research, Booth's writing is a must-read for fans of music history and biography enthusiasts alike. Each book in this collection opens a window into the fascinating world of musicians who defined a generation, filled with anecdotes and insights that paint an unforgettable portrait of an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Stanley Booth's works to gain an enriched understanding of the legendary figures who revolutionised rock music and left an indelible mark on cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-true-adventures-of-the-rolling-stones-by-stanley-booth-9780857863515","title":"The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounding like one instrument, a wild whirling bagpipe, the Stones chugged to a halt. But the crowd didn't stop, we could see Hells Angels spinning like madmen, swinging at people. By stage right a tall white boy with a black cloud of electric hair was dancing, shaking, infuriating the Angels by having too good a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe True Adventures of the Rolling Stones\u003c\/em\u003e is not just the greatest book about the greatest rock 'n' roll band, it is one of the most important books about the 1960s capturing its zeitgeist - that uneasy mix of excess, violence and idealism - in a way no other book does. Stanley Booth was with the Rolling Stones on their 1969 U.S. tour, which culminated in the notorious free concert at Altamont. But this book is much more than a brilliant piece of journalism. It gives a history of the Rolling Stones from their early rhythm 'n' blues days in west London clubs to the end of the 1960s and it interweaves with mastery the two tragic stories of the decline and death of Brian Jones and the terrifying Altamont concert itself, where the Hells Angels, supposedly providing security, ran amok and murdered a member of the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it took nearly fifteen years to write, the book that emerged has been rightly acclaimed as 'the one authentic masterpiece of rock 'n' roll writing'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522683195628,"sku":"9780857863515","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11560683482493.jpg?v=1749041688"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/stanley-booth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}