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The "Rolling Stones" Album File and Complete Discography

by Alan Clayson (Author)

Synopsis

The Rolling Stones are the longest surviving rock 'n' roll band in history, and probably the greatest. Formed in 1961 and originally inspired by the blues, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards went on to become one of the greatest song-writing teams in the history of popular music and the band continues to fill stadiums worldwide. This comprehensive book lists every recording made by The Stones and gives full background details and complete musical credits. It also features album sleeves, CD and tape inserts. Packed with information relating to every song officially released on record, The Rolling Stones: Album File and Complete Discography includes the titles of both albums and individual tracks, release dates, composer credits, timings and comments on each track with details of who plays and sings what, together with odd bits and pieces of information to interest every fan.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: 01
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 12 Oct 2006

ISBN 10: 1844034941
ISBN 13: 9781844034949
Book Overview: From their first album, The Rolling Stones, in 1964 to 2005's A Bigger Bang, The Rolling Stone's career has spanned decades and inspired millions of fans. The Stones continue to tour and record, inspiring a multi-generational fan-base. The book contains listings of the albums and individual tracks, release dates, composer credits, and comments on each track and details of who performed what. Fully illustrated with album covers.

Author Bio
Alan Clayson has penned many books on music -- including the bestsellers Backbeat -- the subject of a major film -- The Yardbirds and The Beatles Box. He is also the author of studies of music legends, such as Roy Orbison and Jimi Hendrix, and has written for journals as diverse as The Guardian, Record Collector, Ink, Mojo, Mediaeval World, Folk Roots, Guitar, Hello!, Drummer, The Times and The Independent. He has performed and lectured on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as broadcast on British TV and radio. From 1975 to 1985, he led the legendary rock band, Clayson and the Argonauts. His talents as a record producer and composer are still in demand. He has also worked with The Yardbirds, The Pretty Things and the late Screaming Lord Sutch, among many others.