An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

558. The Rolling Stones: Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll (Part 1)

April 20, 2025

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What are the origins of Britain’s original bad boys, The Rolling Stones? Where did they all come from and how did they meet? What was it about the 1960s, with its air of sexual liberation, newly...
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Books Referenced

Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties

Author: Ian McDonald

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Described as 'a brilliant book about the Beatles' by the critic Ian McDonald, mentioned in the context of discussing how the appeal of pop music was about attitude and atmosphere, not just the music itself.

Stone Alone

Author: Bill Wyman

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Explicitly mentioned as Bill Wyman's autobiography, described as 'well worth reading' and 'really, really interesting book.' Referenced multiple times for quotes about Brian Jones and the band's early days.

Stoned

Author: Andrew Lug Oldham

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Referred to as Andrew Lug Oldham's autobiography/memoir, described as 'a cracking read.' Mentioned as a source for quotes about his discovery of the Rolling Stones and his management philosophy.

The Teenage Revolution

Author: Peter Lorre

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Explicitly cited as a book from 1965, quoted as a source describing Mick Jagger as 'unusually friendly and intelligent' offstage.

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Author: Bob Stanley

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Explicitly mentioned as a book described as 'the kind of Plutarch's lives of popular music' with 'brilliant pen portraits of all the acts.' Quoted regarding the Rolling Stones' control over their image and sound.