The Rolling Stones: A Rock 'n' Roll Saga of Excess and Rebellion
The Rolling Stones have always been synonymous with rock 'n' roll rebellion and excess. Bob Spitz's biography, "The Rolling Stones: The Biography," delves into the band's wild offstage antics and their legendary music career. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and their bandmates were as famous for their scandalous behavior as they were for their music.
According to Spitz, the band members engaged in a shocking tally of their sexual conquests, with Bill Wyman reportedly stopping counting at around 1,800 women. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards had their own numbers, challenging the perception of the band's promiscuity. Despite their reputation, Keith Richards focused more on music and drugs than chasing women.
Bill Wyman, the oldest Rolling Stone, was known as the group's most promiscuous member. His behavior, including marrying an 18-year-old when he was 52, sparked controversy within and beyond the band. The band's romantic entanglements often overlapped, blurring the lines of relationships and adding to their rebellious image.
Brian Jones, one of the founding members, set the tone for the band's reckless reputation with his tumultuous personal life. The band embraced an anti-establishment image, defying norms and embracing their bad boy persona. Despite internal tensions and personal struggles, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' bond has been the cornerstone of the Rolling Stones' longevity, showcasing a unique love story within the band.