Describing richardss legendary drug consumption as well as his relationships with luminaries like john lennon, johnny depp as narrator handpicked by richards is perfect, especially considering the actor previously portrayed gonzo journalist dr. Its as if heroin turns depps straightforward innocence into hurleys experienceblakes. A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and cofounder of the rolling stones, he has also released solo albums with his band, the xpensive winos. In fact, richards himself made a cameo in the third pirates film as jack sparrows longlost father. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Hes a pro and knows keith so well, he knows how to tell the story.
Keith richards life is an epic account of the heyday of rock n roll. Keith richards first edition first printing by richards, keith isbn. Life by keith richards james fox read by keith richards. Life is a memoir covering keith richardss life, starting with his childhood in dartford, kent, through to his success with the rolling stones and his current life in connecticut. From the introduction to life, one of our favorite projects from the past few years. Written by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards.
Thompson, whose drug indulgences and counterculture cachet equaled richardss. A true and towering original, he has always walked his own path, spoken his mind, and done things his own way. Keith richards is a musician, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the rock band the rolling stones. Written by keith richards, james fox, audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe. Its obvious that richards is writing or cowriting this for the fans out there. Although he claims hes been clean since the 80s, theres plenty of dirt and disturbance from the keith richards annals to fill an encyclopedia set. Listen to life audiobook by keith richards, james fox. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rockandroll life. Johnny depp and joe hurley capture richardss rock n roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarists memoir. Halfway through his electrifying new memoir, life, keith richards writes about the consequences of fame. The daily beast presents our speed read, from the drugs to the women to where. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley when the narrator ruins an audio book this is just a little rant, but never have i listened to such a poorly executed book. The publishers bio of the author reads, keith richards was born in england in 1943 and founded the rolling stones with mick jagger in 1962.
Keith richards autobiography life comes out as an audio book tuesday. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and. The change in narration was slightly disconcerting but i quickly adjusted to the change in narrator and. This is just a little rant, but never have i listened to such a poorly executed book. Keith richards audiobooks audiobook narrator download. He was voted the tenth greatest guitarist of all time by rolling stone and was elected to the rock and roll hall of fame in 1989. An audio edition of keith richards bestselling autobiography life should silence most sceptical critics of audio books, who regard the format as an oversimplified substitution of reading. Life gives listeners unprecedented access to the man behind one of the greatest bands in rock n roll history, and with it some surprising insights into the kind of person he really is beyond the glare of the stage lights with the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rockandroll life.
Life by keith richards, the most famous survivor of them all, breaks with this tradition insofar as it contains excess aplenty but hardly any despair and very little redemption. As lead guitarist of the rolling stones, keith richards has lived life fast and hard. What consumed most of keith richards life was drugs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This audiobook has 3 narrators it starts with keith richards reading the intro, then johnny depp reads 4 chapters, then joe hurley reads a few more chapters, johnny depp comes back for a while and then the last couple. The life audiobook is narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley. In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably himpart growl, part laughkeith richards brings us the truest rockandroll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley when the narrator ruins an audio book self. Life is a memoir by the rolling stones guitarist keith richards, written with the assistance of. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Johnny depp narrates keith richards audiobook huffpost. Life audiobook by keith richards, james fox try our site with free audio books.
Life by keith richards audio book simply audiobooks. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rockandroll life. Its the narration if you listen carefully youll hear that every sentence has the. His interest in music was triggered by his mother, doris, who played records by sarah vaughan, billy eckstine and louis armstrong. In life, keith recalls with unflinching honesty and vivid detail the highs and lows of the rolling stones meteoric rise to fame and the notorious drug busts, women, drinking, and heroin addiction that made him infamous. Reluctant outlaw, rock n rolls unparalleled hellraiser, and one of the greatest guitar gods of all time, keith richards has forged a life that most of us can only imagineand often envy.
Three different narrators help fling life off the page, including the notorious hellraiser himself. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. The audiobook will also feature readings by musician joe hurley and the rolling stones guitarist himself. As lead guitarist of the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world. It was an eyeopener, as it made me realize how much fun a book could be when left in the hands of a proper narrator or narrators, in this case. Read by johnny depp with joe hurley and featuring keith richards. Other celebrity narrators, like radnor and ira glass, host of this. The production of the life audiobook was unique because depps. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Listen to life audiobook by keith richards, james fox, narrated by johnny. Life audiobook published 2011 by orion audiobooks audiobook authors. Human life disambiguation human condition, the characteristics, events, and situations of human existence.
Life by keith richards overdrive rakuten overdrive. Listen to audiobooks narrated by keith richards audible. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the caribbean character, captain jack sparrow, on the reallife. I really enjoyed keiths story however the narration flow was interrupted a few. The narrator switches from keith richards who narrates the preface, then switches to johnny depp who is pretty good, and then at chapter 5 switches to. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. The longawaited autobiography of keith richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the rolling stones. The full 22 hour audiobook is read by johnny depp and joe hurley, featuring the one and only keith richards. Johnny depp, who famously based his inebriated swashbuckler captain jack sparrow on keef, is an inspired. Richards rich voice introduces the audiobook edition of life and leads us into johnny depps performance, while fellow artist joe hurley bridges the long road traveled before richards closes with the final chapter of this incredible 23hour production, which includes a bonus pdf of photos.
Both the memoir and the audiobook will be released tomorrow. Keith richards has never played by the rulesso it makes sense that the audiobook of his bestselling memoir would toy with the format. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. But me writing that i really wanted it to be a great rock n roll classic book and life maybe grand, but great it isnt. An introduction to keith richards life an audiobook. Life is the characteristic that distinguishes organisms from inorganic substances and dead objects. Life by keith richards, james fox, paperback barnes.
Widely considered to be one of the best guitarists in the world, he has a collection of over 350 guitars. Johnny depp reads in the audiobook version of keith richards memoir, life. New york times interview with keith richards rolling stone interview with keith richards joe hurleys website one of the narrators in the audiobook. Keith richards life 20 cd audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards.
How johnny depp ended up narrating the audiobook of keith richards memoir, and other stories of alisters landing in the recording studio. In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably him part growl, part laugh keith richards brings us the truest rockandroll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true. Actor johnny depp, musician joe hurley and keith richards himself, all take turns bringing to life the story of. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the.
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