Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Rock

Synopsis of Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Rock

«Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Rock» is the illustrated chronicle of the band written by Howard Kramer, published by David & Charles in paperback (272 pages).

The book narrates the history of the Rolling Stones from the reunion of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at a train station in 1960 to their status as rock myth. It describes the formation of the band with Brian Jones, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman, and how their dark blues contrasted with the Beatles' pop to keep them on top for half a century.

English edition of 2011 with ISBN 978-1440218293. Howard Kramer, curatorial director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has collaborated with Rolling Stone magazine.

Aimed at Rolling Stones followers and rock enthusiasts who want an accessible chronicle of the group's trajectory.