Mick Jagger Responds to Keith Richards' 'Tedious' Memoir

You helped Keith write the book and ducked for cover not saying anything cunning and thought publicity will help with your tours.

Sir Mick said he didn't want to be prancing across the stage at 40 , maybe I mis-understood and he said when he reached 80 . As for Richards what could he say that would be worth 7 million ? that he was a pot smoker and a space cadet .

Loved the bio...Keith is the heart and soul of the Stones music...he and Charlie Watts, but they wouldn't have been what they were without Jagger. Keith is genuine, whether you like what his perceptions are or not. I thought he gave everyone their due in the book, good and bad.
I wish we had Keith for another 50 years.

I have to say, judging from some of the comments here, that a whole lot of people have no actual knowledge whatsoever about the history of the Rolling Stones, the dynamics of how the band worked, or their sheer guts and savvy in remaining true to their music for 40-plus years.

regardless of what we all think about the man, what comes across is how dedicated, hard working and committed they all were to their music. They suceeded and deserved to do so. A lot of bands today could and should learn from that. I love the guy and plan to buy his next blockbuster which will be the Keith Richards health and fitness video. I expect to live a lot longeer than my 58 years!! If notI will expecy a refund. Good on you Keith and thanks for great music and happy memories.

Ps.It would be great if Charlie wrote a book, now that would be interesting. he's too cool and laid back though. Goodnight all from Singapore.

The fact that Keith and Mick have made a band work for over 40 years is amazing. No matter what people think, band members rarely like each other. Mick and Keith do on some level which Keith acknowledged in his book several times. A little public bickering is entertaining and they know the public eats it up.
Gimme shelter. We could all use a little Ekhart Tolle. An amazing writer/teacher and so much to learn.

I read the book and Mick is absolutely right.

It's pretty sad when you have to write such petty negative complaints about a fellow band mate, who for 30 years put up with your addictions, your stupidity and your selfishness, a character displayed by most addicts in what they do to the people they love and those connected to their lives. Let's strip down the image / celebrity part of Keith Richards, and call him out on this book as to what he is exactly, or was. He's a bully in the book towards Mick, when he should be kissing his ass for all the years Mick took on his role while he was in a junked out stupor putting a needle in his vein while Jagger focused on putting the needle to the vinyl.

Mgilse
Worlds Greatest Stonesologist

The Stones will always be a part of Rock and Roll history. If you were there at the time - the 60's you know what it was all about. If you're a crackberry/ ipoder kid, you don't have a clue.
Who gives a sh-t about their personal lives?

Now now...sticks and STONES!

For the 7 million dollar payday, Keith had to dish the dirt. Looks like he delivered !!