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Charlie's good tonight : the life, the times, and the Rolling Stones : the authorized biography of Charlie Watts / Paul Sexton ; forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards ; prelude by Andrew Loog Oldham.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063276581 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xxiii, 344 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Watts, Charlie. Rolling Stones. Drummers (Musicians) > Great Britain > Biography. Rock musicians > Great Britain > Biography. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 786.9166092 Watts-S | 31681010296564 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
This fully authorized and official biography of the late Rolling Stones drummer chronicles his nearly 60 years as the backbone of the band through their early days to world conquest. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
"The fully authorized and official biography of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, one of the world's most revered and celebrated musicians of the last half century. Charlie Watts was one of the most decorated musicians in the world, having joined the Rolling Stones, a few months after their formation, early in 1963. A student of jazz drumming, he was headhunted by the band after bumping into them regularly in London's rhythm and blues clubs. Once installed at the drum seat, he didn't miss agig, album or tour in his 60 years in the band. He was there throughout the swinging sixties, the early shot at superstardom and the Stones' world conquest; and throughout the debauchery of the 1970s, typified by 1972's Exile on Main St., considered one of the great albums of the century. By the 1980s, Charlie was battling his own demons, but emerged unscathed to enhance his unparalleled reputation even further over the ensuing decades. Watts went through band bust-ups, bereavements and changes in personnel, managers, guitarists and rhythm sections, but remained the rock at the heart of the Rolling Stones for nearly 60 years--the thoughtful, intellectual but no less compelling counterpoint to the raucousness of his bandmates Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. And this is his story"-- - HARPERCOLL
âAn affectionate portrait, one that recognizes Watts as musician, colleague, family man, obsessive collector and immaculate dresser.ââSunday Times
âSexton, a longtime Stones chronicler, tells Wattsâs story with warmth and diligence.ââObserver
The fully authorized and official biography of legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, one of the worldâs most revered and celebrated musicians of the last half century.
Forewords by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Charlie Watts was one of the most decorated musicians in the world, having joined the Rolling Stones, a few months after their formation, early in 1963.
A student of jazz drumming, he was headhunted by the band after bumping into them regularly in Londonâs rhythm and blues clubs. Once installed at the drum seat, he didnât miss a gig, album or tour in his 60 years in the band. He was there throughout the swinging sixties, the early shot at superstardom and the Stones' world conquest; and throughout the debauchery of the 1970s, typified by 1972's Exile on Main St., considered one of the great albums of the century. By the 1980s, Charlie was battling his own demons, but emerged unscathed to enhance his unparalleled reputation even further over the ensuing decades.
Watts went through band bust-ups, bereavements and changes in personnel, managers, guitarists and rhythm sections, but remained the rock at the heart of the Rolling Stones for nearly 60 yearsâthe thoughtful, intellectual but no less compelling counterpoint to the raucousness of his bandmates Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. And this is his story.
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