The "Rolling Stones" (Hardcover)

Who could believe that a group of men nearing Social Security age would make up one of the highest-grossing tour bands of the twenty-first century? To fans of the Rolling Stones, it probably comes as no surprise at all. "The Rolling Stones" tells the story of one of the most popular and most important groups in the history of rock 'n' roll. Readers will find out about how a childhood chat in a sandbox helped create the group, and how a serious drug problem almost ended it. The author tells the story of how the group developed the sound that made it special, dispels the long-held rumors that there was a rivalry between the Stones and the Beatles, and describes the group's longevity. "The Rolling Stones" helps readers catch a glimpse of these rock legends.