Keith richards life audiobook narrator

Listen to life audiobook by keith richards, james fox. 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. Keith richards is a musician, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the rock band the rolling stones. Listen to life audiobook by keith richards, james fox, narrated by johnny. 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. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley when the narrator ruins an audio book self. Its read by actor johnny depp, who based his pirates of the caribbean character, captain jack sparrow, on the reallife. 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. Life is the characteristic that distinguishes organisms from inorganic substances and dead objects. Keith richards first edition first printing by richards, keith isbn. He was voted the tenth greatest guitarist of all time by rolling stone and was elected to the rock and roll hall of fame in 1989. In fact, richards himself made a cameo in the third pirates film as jack sparrows longlost father. Keith richards life is an epic account of the heyday of rock n roll. With the rolling stones, keith richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life.

The life audiobook is narrated by johnny depp and joe hurley. 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. The daily beast presents our speed read, from the drugs to the women to where. Human life disambiguation human condition, the characteristics, events, and situations of human existence. In life, keith recalls with unflinching honesty and vivid detail the highs and lows of the rolling stones meteoric rise to fame and the notorious drug busts, women, drinking, and heroin addiction that made him infamous. Life by keith richards audio book simply audiobooks. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.

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. Its the narration if you listen carefully youll hear that every sentence has the. The full 22 hour audiobook is read by johnny depp and joe hurley, featuring the one and only keith richards. Actor johnny depp, musician joe hurley and keith richards himself, all take turns bringing to life the story of. An introduction to keith richards life an audiobook.

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. The audiobook will also feature readings by musician joe hurley and the rolling stones guitarist himself. Written by keith richards, james fox, audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley. As lead guitarist of the rolling stones, keith richards has lived life fast and hard. In a voice that is uniquely and unmistakably himpart growl, part laughkeith richards brings us the truest rockandroll life of our times, unfettered and fearless and true. Written by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards. Life audiobook by keith richards, james fox try our site with free audio books. Life by keith richards, the most famous survivor of them all, breaks with this tradition insofar as it contains excess aplenty but hardly any despair and very little redemption. Halfway through his electrifying new memoir, life, keith richards writes about the consequences of fame. Johnny depp and joe hurley capture richardss rock n roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarists memoir. Life audiobook published 2011 by orion audiobooks audiobook authors.

His interest in music was triggered by his mother, doris, who played records by sarah vaughan, billy eckstine and louis armstrong. New york times interview with keith richards rolling stone interview with keith richards joe hurleys website one of the narrators in the audiobook. The longawaited autobiography of keith richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the rolling stones. Life by keith richards, narrated by johnny depp and. Keith richards audiobooks audiobook narrator download. As lead guitarist of the rolling stones, keith richards created the riffs, the lyrics, and the songs that roused the world. 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. Keith richards autobiography life comes out as an audio book tuesday. Keith richards life 20 cd audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe hurley, keith richards.

Listen to audiobooks narrated by keith richards audible. Its as if heroin turns depps straightforward innocence into hurleys experienceblakes. Life by keith richards, james fox, paperback barnes. A true and towering original, he has always walked his own path, spoken his mind, and done things his own way. From the introduction to life, one of our favorite projects from the past few years. Life by keith richards overdrive rakuten overdrive. Johnny depp narrates keith richards audiobook huffpost. Thompson, whose drug indulgences and counterculture cachet equaled richardss. 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.

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 obvious that richards is writing or cowriting this for the fans out there. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Life is a memoir by the rolling stones guitarist keith richards, written with the assistance of. I really enjoyed keiths story however the narration flow was interrupted a few. The change in narration was slightly disconcerting but i quickly adjusted to the change in narrator and. Describing richardss legendary drug consumption as well as his relationships with luminaries like john lennon, johnny depp as narrator handpicked by richards is perfect, especially considering the actor previously portrayed gonzo journalist dr. Written by keith richards, james fox, audiobook narrated by johnny depp, joe. Other celebrity narrators, like radnor and ira glass, host of this. Keith richards has never played by the rulesso it makes sense that the audiobook of his bestselling memoir would toy with the format.

How johnny depp ended up narrating the audiobook of keith richards memoir, and other stories of alisters landing in the recording studio. The production of the life audiobook was unique because depps. An audio edition of keith richards bestselling autobiography life should silence most sceptical critics of audio books, who regard the format as an oversimplified substitution of reading. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Life gives listeners unprecedented access to the man behind one of the greatest bands in rock n roll history, and with it some surprising insights into the kind of person he really is beyond the glare of the stage lights 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. Both the memoir and the audiobook will be released tomorrow. What consumed most of keith richards life was drugs. Life is a memoir covering keith richardss life, starting with his childhood in dartford, kent, through to his success with the rolling stones and his current life in connecticut. This is just a little rant, but never have i listened to such a poorly executed book. A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and cofounder of the rolling stones, he has also released solo albums with his band, the xpensive winos. Widely considered to be one of the best guitarists in the world, he has a collection of over 350 guitars. Life by keith richards not a classic but a really really ok book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.