According to The Rolling Stones

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'The definitive story of The Rolling Stones' Heat In 2003, The Rolling Stones Forty Licks Tour sold out at venues across the country, testimony to their legendary status. In this remarkable book, the Stones themselves reveal the story behind that legend, getting right to the heart of what makes the group tick. It's the band's eye view of their history, punctuated by pithy comments on album and single releases, on memorable performances and on the ups and downs of their private world, and illustrated with 64 pages of stunning illustrations, many from their own personal archives. The book begins with their roots and what brought them together. It then charts their rise from playing in tiny clubs to their success as 'the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world. They describe how their music has evolved and how it has changed their lives. 'It wasn't so much a question of being a wizard on the guitar. You also had to be quite a magician to live with the Stones' Ronnie Wood

Mick Jagger b1943, with the band since 1962; Keith Richards b1943, with the band since 1962;Ronnie Wood b1947, joined the band in 1975 to replace Brian Jones; Charlie Watts b1941, with the band since 1963 Keith Richards will be an improbable 65 in 2008, the year too of his 25th wedding anniversary. He continues to compose and play songs with the Rolling Stones. The Rolling Stones is, together with the Beatles, one of the most influential and best loved bands in the world. Mick Jagger b1943, with the band since 1962 Keith Richards b1943, with the band since 1962 Ronnie Wood b1947, joined the band in 1975 to replace Brian Jones Charlie Watts b1941, with the band since 1963 The Rolling Stones is, together with the Beatles, one of the most influential and best loved bands in the world. Mick Jagger b1943, with the band since 1962 Keith Richards b1943, with the band since 1962 Ronnie Wood b1947, joined the band in 1975 to replace Brian Jones Charlie Watts b1941, with the band since 1963

Their often blunt recollections make for a hugely entertaining slice of rock 'n' roll history. As producer Don Was puts it: 'Whatever else is happening in the world, you can always count on the Rolling Stones to show up and play the s**t out of "Satisfaction"'. Amen to that - OBSERVER Show me someone who has never got their rocks off to the throbbing rhythm of the Rolling Stones and I'll show you a miserable old git who belongs in the Dark Ages ... now here's a treat for fans, a book which gets right to the heart of what makes the Stones tick as musicians, songwriters, performers and chums - DAILY MAIL The Stones recover the passion for the blues, R&B and rock 'n' roll that first brought them together. A deft blend of substance and style worthy of its subject - ROLLING STONE magazine