Keith Richards: Before They Make Me Run

by Kris Needs

Book Overview

Draws on archives and the author's twenty-five-year relationship with the Rolling Stone musician to discuss the complicated man behind the persona, covering such topics as his blues-influenced childhood, struggles with heroin, and ongoing quest for redemption. Original.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859653447
• ISBN13: 9780859653442
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Amiable Biography

Good overall bio, written with obvious fan's love for Richards. A good addition to the stable of bios out there.

GOOD READ FOR KEITHS LATER YEARS

THERE ARE PLENTY OF GOOD BOOKS ON THE STONES EARLY YEARS. THIS IS ONE OF THE BETTER BOOKS FOR THE 90S AND FORWARD. VERY READABLE.

Years of exclusive interviews

Interviews with rock musician Keith Richards himself rounds out a fine biography of the man in the unusual KEITH RICHARDS: BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN. Needs first met Richards at a drug trial in 1977 so has years of exclusive interviews to draw upon in his survey of a changing, eventful life. These interviews contribute vastly to an upbeat coverage which traces Keith's love of music: the core of his being.

Keef Madness

The best book on Keith. It captures the soul of the man. As for the facts review. I don't agree. For example this is the only source that gives the name of the jewler that made The Famous RING, but also the circumstances round the gift. Great book! A must read if you are a Stones fan.

strangely inspiring

A fascinating look at what makes Kieth Richards tick. Needs is very knowledgable about his subject, but what really made this book compelling was the insight into Kieth's personality and the contrast between his very real bad boy image and his creativity and compassion. The author makes no bones about being a charter member of the "Keef" fan club but after reading this book I'm inclined to join him.