Experiencing the Rolling Stones

Experiencing the Rolling Stones draws together a broad swath of postwar history as it covers the band’s origins in Swinging London through to their recording sessions outside of England. Malvinni takes an especially close look at Keith Richards’ guitar work and its effect on the band’s music, as well as the multiple changes in the band’s members.

David Malvinni, musicologist and classical guitarist, is adjunct professor of music and African American studies at Santa Barbara City College and author of The Gypsy Caravan: From Real Roma to Imaginary Gypsies in Western Music and Film and Grateful Deadandthe Art of Rock Improvisation.

Chapter 1: The Early Stones: From R&B and the Blues to Chuck Berry Chapter 2: Toward an Original Direction: Aftermath to Their Satanic Majesties Request Chapter 3: Supernaturally Charged Blues: Beggars Banquet (1968) Chapter 4: "This Record Should Be Played Loud": Let It Bleed (1969) Chapter 5: 1970s Overture: Sticky Fingers (1971) Chapter 6: Elegantly Wasted: Exile on Main Street (1972) Chapter 7: Twilight of the Idols: To Some Girls and Beyond Recommended for Further Reading Glossary of Musical Terms