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Rolling Stones - Sound Opinions, 30 Januari, 2015, The True Adventures of The Rolling Stones
Stanley Booth on the Rolling Stones
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In 1969 music writer Stanley Booth somehow talked his way onboard the Rolling Stones' famous American tour ending at the Altamont Speedway. And he didn't just live to tell the tale, he wrote the book on it. The True Adventures Of the Rolling Stones has just been re-released on its 30th 
 anniversary. Stanley recounts the events at Altamont which ended in the death of concertgoer Meredith Hunter at the hands of a Hells Angel. This was documented in Albert and David Maysles' concert film Gimme Shelter. Stanley also shares his impressions of the individual Stones, with this 
 tour occuring at the height of the band's fame (and infamy).
 After initially bonding over a shared love of the blues, the writer developed deep friendships with Mick, Keith and the gang. 
 But, he shares, his favorite Stone will always be Shirley Watts.