Life

By: Keith Richards, James Fox

Narrated by: Johnny Depp, Joe Hurley

Length: 23 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

The long-awaited autobiography of Keith Richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones.

With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk hero. Creating immortal riffs like the ones in "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Honky Tonk Women." His relationship with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones. Tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the U.S., isolation and addiction. Falling in love with Patti Hansen. Estrangement from Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. Marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos, and the road that goes on forever.

With his trademark disarming honesty, Keith Richard brings us the story of a life we have all longed to know more of, unfettered, fearless, and true.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2010 Keith Richards (P)2010 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"[A] high-def, high-velocity portrait of the era when rock 'n' roll came of age, a raw report from deep inside the counterculture maelstrom of how that music swept like a tsunami over Britain and the United States....Mr. Richards has found a way to channel to the reader his own avidity, his own deep soul hunger for music and to make us feel the connections that bind one generation of musicians to another. Along the way he even manages to communicate something of that magic, electromagnetic experience of playing on stage with his mates, be it in a little club or a huge stadium." (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times)

"[A] slurry romp through the life of a man who knew every pleasure, denied himself nothing, and never paid the price." (David Remnick, The New Yorker)

"A vivid self-portrait and, of the Stones and their musical era, a grand group portrait....spellbinding storytelling." (Richard Corliss, Time)

Life by Keith Richards

Such an exciting life he lead. Great story, great performances, great glimpses into a world that most of us don't know.

Excellent book-title is appropriate

Keith doesn’t hold back details of his life! It’s amazing to live vicariously through the rock and roll lifestyle. Highly recommend this book.

interesting insights gained

I enjoyed learning about Keith Richards, lots of insight gained that I hadn't anticipated. Some of the drug use details were unnecessary and repetitive descriptions.

Had a hard time Listening to Johnny Depp

Really enjoyed the book. Initially had a hard time listening to Johnny Depp without imagining him as Captain Jack Sparrow. Then there was the British gentleman and that was easier to fathom. But then we got Johnny Depp again, plus a bit by Keith Richards. I'm not sure why they used so many voices. But in the end it was an enjoyable book. I learned more about heroin than I ever thought I needed to know.

Without a doubt, worth listening to every minute.

I love the narration and attention to detail. in a way was sad and surprised when the ending came.

Cockney Narration Slow-Paced.

When the narration goes cockney or whatever that is, you might want to go to 1.25x speed. It almost makes it sound like a normal speaking tempo.

Keith Richards

Loved this book! Put off for long time due to length but it was totally worth it. What a life he has had because of his amazing talent and hard work. Some of the stories he tells are hilarious while some are quite sad. The stories of his youth and meeting Mick Jagger (and starting the group) and all the events of the 1960's are fascinating. Glad he was able to kick the heroin habit and still with us in 2022! Very sorry they lost Charlie Watts as you can tell in the book, he (and Mick) loved the guy. Recommend this one!

fantastic!

Couldn't stop listening! Well written, GREAT narration, unbelievable story of Keith's life. Things you'd never expect from him gave me even more respect for his accomplishments. Felt like I was learning about and being a part of a friend's life. WELL DONE, A MUST.

Felt like I was there.

Not just sex, drugs, and rock and roll. You understand what, and who, influenced Keith from boyhood to now.

Keith Richards Brings Dimension to His Persona

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Great stories, adds dimension to Keith Richards

What other book might you compare Life to and why?

Haven't read anything like it.

Which character – as performed by Johnny Depp and Joe Hurley – was your favorite?

Keith and Charlie Watts

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Truth more interesting than the myth.

Any additional comments?

Made me a fan of Keith Richards which I had not been. Of his music, yes, but not of the man that the press portrayed. This is a great book.