A true and towering origin al, he has always walked his own path, spoken his mind. Disloyalty is about as low as you can go in his book, one step lower, even, than screwing up the music. At the beginning, i really liked the narration with depp only using his artificial, but decent, english accent to speak. The character was created by screenwriters ted elliott and terry rossio and is portrayed by johnny depp. Nov 16, 2010 keith richards autobiography life comes out as an audio book tuesday. Life by keith richards hardcover 2010 from infinity. Keith richards sparks rush for rare book after singing its. What consumed most of keith richards life was drugs. Jul 06, 20 johnny is making a documentary about the life of his close friend, keith richards. Then, when creating the character jack sparrow for pirates of the caribbean, depp studied keiths every move and mimicked richards when he portrayed the popular pirate. In 1974, keith richards was nominated the worlds most elegantly wasted human being by the new musical express.
Johnny eventually worked himself into a close friendship with richards. Nov 14, 2010 keiths values were set early and have remained consistent to a remarkable degree. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and. Johnny depp, in full john christopher depp ii, born june 9, 1963, owensboro, kentucky, u. Depp has a great affinity for sparrow, whose persona is borrowed from keith richards, another depp idol. Keith richards made a cameo appearance as captain teague, the father of captain jack sparrow played by johnny depp, in pirates of the caribbean. But me writing that i really wanted it to be a great rock n roll classic book and life maybe grand, but great it isnt. Johnny depp and keith richards shock diners with visit to a. Richards rich voice introduces the audiobook edition of life and leads us into johnny depps performance, while fellow artist joe hurley bridges the long road traveled before richards closes with the final chapter of this incredible 23hour production, which includes a bonus pdf of photos. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley when the narrator ruins an audio book this is just a little rant, but never have i listened to such a poorly executed book.
Linda had taken up with jimi hendrix, and had got involved with drugs. Keith richards, johnny depp, joe hurley, orion publishing group limited. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Captain jack sparrow is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the pirates of the caribbean film series. The muchanticipated book lifts the lid on the stars career in the rolling stones, and follows the release of bandmate ronnie woods own memoirs. Life is a memoir by the rolling stones guitarist keith richards, written with the assistance of journalist james fox.
Tracing richardss trajectory from boyhood in england through the formation of the stones to the bands rise to world domination, this audiobook is chockfull of frank revelations and enlightening. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the caribbean character, captain jack sparrow, on the reallife. Actor johnny depp, musician joe hurley and keith richards himself, all take turns bringing to life the story of a true rock n roll legend. Written by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards. According to keith richardss autobiography, life, ruby tuesday was written about his then girlfriend linda keith. Keith richards autobiography life comes out as an audio book tuesday. Richards was inspiration for johnny depp s character captain jack sparrow in the film pirates of the caribbean. The johnny depp you once loved wasnt the real johnny depp. His voice and attitude completely ruined the book for me to the point where i almost want to stop listening. Narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley, the book is a chronicle of the guitarists colourful career with his legendary band and an insight into the personal life of the ultimate rock n roll rebel. Johnny depp, 56, and the keith richards, 75, gave fans a shock when they turned up to indianbangladeshi restaurant, le raj in epsom. Depp has said that sparrow is definitely a big part of me, and that he modeled the character after the rolling stones guitarist keith richards and cartoon skunk pepe le pew. Johnny depp to read life audiobook hachette audio has announced that awardwinning actor johnny depp will read the audiobook edition of keiths highly anticipated new autobiography.
Life by keith richards, 9781409124740, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 25, 2010 johnny depp reads in the audiobook version of keith richards memoir, life. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Keith richards, james fox, johnny depp, joe hurley, hachette audio. I was interested to hear the story and the narration by johnny depp. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the. Written by keith richards, james fox, audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley.
Perhaps the book could also be a johnny depp movie. The rolling stones have released 55 albums of original work and compilations, and sold over 200 million records wordwide during their career spanning over 45. At worlds end, released in may 2007, and won the best celebrity cameo award at the 2007 spike horror awards. Johnny depp and joe hurley capture richardss rock n roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarists memoir. The longawaited autobiography of keith richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the rolling stones. As lead guitarist of the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world. Both the memoir and the audiobook will be released tomorrow. Although he claims hes been clean since the 80s, theres plenty of dirt and disturbance from the keith richards annals to fill an encyclopedia set. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the caribbean character, captain jack sparrow, on the real life. Oct 26, 2010 keith richardss memoir gives us a timecapsule feel for the madness that was life on the road with the rolling stones. May 26, 2011 i think this book has enough stuff drug busts, torrid romances, adultery, musical breakthroughs, collabration with other musicians like parsons, chuck berry and life in a rock and roll band that shook the world to make a movie with johnny depp as keith richards who else.
I think this book has enough stuff drug busts, torrid romances, adultery, musical breakthroughs, collabration with other musicians like parsons, chuck berry and life in a rock and roll band that shook the world to make a movie with johnny depp as keith richardswho else. Keith richards, johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards, orion publishing group limited. The narrator switches from keith richards who narrates the preface, then switches to johnny depp who is pretty good, and then at chapter 5 switches to a horrible, hardtounderstand, slurry joe hurley. The audiobook will also feature readings by musician joe hurley and the. And nine other life lessons from keith richards autobiography keith richards claims mick jagger is unbearable and has a tiny todger in his autobiography more on johnny depp. Johnny depp talks about filming his keith richards. The narrator switches from keith richards who narrates the preface, then switches to johnny depp who is pretty good, and then at chapter 5 switches to. The johnny depp you once loved wasnt the real johnny depp discrediting of movie stars we admire can be hard to process.
Dec 18, 2018 rolling stone keith richards turns 75 tuesday. Essentially its keith and i sitting around having a conversation and what it boils down to is his wisdom and. Jack sparrow in the pirates of the caribbean series. Oct 26, 2010 richards rich voice introduces the audiobook edition of life and leads us into johnny depp s performance, while fellow artist joe hurley bridges the long road traveled before richards closes with the final chapter of this incredible 23hour production, which includes a bonus pdf of photos. Studio executives had at first been ambivalent about depp s portrayal, 54 but the character became popular with audiences. Rolling stones guitarist and songwriter, keith richards has recently released his autobiography, life. Keith richards and james fox, read by johnny depp and joe hurley, and featuring the author, hachette audio, unabridged, 20 cds, 22. Jul 15, 2019 johnny depp, 56, and the keith richards, 75, gave fans a shock when they turned up to indianbangladeshi restaurant, le raj in epsom. The characterization of sparrow is based on a combination of the rolling stones guitarist keith richards and looney tunes. It is long, but most of the time, well, i was just blown away hearing about all the stuff keith richards did. While i listened to this memoir, and for a long time afterwards, i became fairly obsessed with the rolling stones, and in particular, with the album exile on main street, which to this day remains one of my. Johnny depps starstruck friendship with jack sparrows dad. Published in october 2010, in hardback, audio and e book formats, the book chronicles richards love of music, charting influences from his mother and maternal grandfather, through his discovery of blues music, the founding of the rolling stones, his often turbulent relationship.
Life, keith richards shop online for books in new zealand. In return, johnny depp invited keith richards to play his father, captain teague, in the third installment of the pirates franchise, pirates of the caribbean. Life by keith richards, read by johnny depp and joe hurley, featuring keith richards. No wonder johnny depp modeled his pirates of the caribbean character, capt. Johnny depp to read life audiobook hachette audio has announced that awardwinning actor johnny depp will read the audiobook edition of keith s highly anticipated new autobiography. The early deaths of janis joplin, jimi hendrix and jim morrison one of depps greatest heroes did little to quell the awe that hung around survivors such as keith richards or ozzy osbourne. Keith talks about his book life prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. May 31, 2007 keith richards and johnny depp at world premiere of walt disney pictures pirates of the caribbean. Johnny depp and keith richards hookup in london gigwise. He played guitar with oasis and formed a group with alice cooper and joe perry. Jack sparrow, on this rakish and tippling taskmaster. Johnny depp and keith richards shock diners with visit to.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Charbonneauwireimage for disney picturesgetty c ome in. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and joe. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Apr 09, 2017 johnny depp first met keith richards in 1995, through keith richards son. Keith richards life an audio book narrated by johnny. This audiobook has 3 narrators it starts with keith richards reading the intro, then johnny depp reads 4 chapters, then joe hurley reads a few more chapters, johnny depp comes back for a while and then the last couple are read by keith. Life by keith richards not a classic but a really really ok book. The audiobook will also feature readings by musician joe hurley and the rolling stones guitarist himself. In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably him part growl, part laugh keith richards brings us the truest rockandroll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true. It was an eyeopener, as it made me realize how much fun a book could be when left in the hands of a proper narrator or narrators, in this case. In the last few disks of life depps narration returns, bringing with it this time an aged, thining quality. Richards was inspiration for johnny depps character captain jack sparrow in the film pirates of the caribbean. May 05, 2011 rolling stones guitarist keith richards and johnny depp talk about their unique fatherson relationship.
Life by keith richards, read by johnny depp and joe hurley. Keith richards the worlds most elegantly wasted human being. Unfollow keith richards life book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Published in october 2010, in hardback, audio and ebook formats, the book. I was absolutely loving the book, and i am not a huge rolling stones fan, but when all of a sudden the narrator changed from johnny depp to someone else i had.
Rolling stones guitarist keith richards and johnny depp talk about their unique fatherson relationship. In it, richards reveals mick jaggers anatomical secrets and says he thought johnny depp was his sons drug dealer. The rolling stones have released 55 albums of original work and compilations, and sold over 200 million records wordwide during their career spanning over 45 years. Essentially its keith and i sitting around having a conversation and what it.
Richards has been busy the last decade or so touring the world, writing a bestselling autobiography and a childrens book, and even popping up opposite johnny depp in a pirates of the. May, 2016 however, life does bog down a bit in this heroin haze and unfortunately, in passages of the book, the music recedes into the background. Its obvious that richards is writing or cowriting this for the fans out there. Life by keith richards and james fox and johnny depp overview the longawaited autobiography of keith richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the rolling stones. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Read by johnny depp with joe hurley and featuring keith richards. Johnny depp narrates keith richards audiobook huffpost. Johnny depp on life after vanessa paradis and cheating. Oct 10, 2010 life by keith richards not a classic but a really really ok book. The book chronicles richards life with the rolling stones, and says of jagger. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rockandroll life. A part of pop culture since his days on 21 jump street, depp has given memorable performances in films like edward scissorhands, fear and loathing in las vegas. At age 16 depp dropped out of high school to pursue a music career. Life by keith richards audio book simply audiobooks.
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