Exploding out of the London blues scene in the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones embarked on a career that still continues, over 60 years later. The first stage was filled with arrests, scandals, drugs and death. But also some of the most arresting and vital music of the 1960s, mostly written by the formidable pair of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The lecture will cover some highlights and career from their foundation by Brian Jones and Ian Stewart to the death of Jones in 1969, 55 years ago.
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Image: The sun & the moon & the Rolling Stones by Rich Cohen
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
David Lewis is, among other things, a music historian with particular interests in pop, country, folk and blues music. Most recently, he has lectured on The Beatles and Australian Folk Music. He is a multi instrumentalist in several ensembles, ranging from pop, jazz, blues, folk, funk, soul and rockabilly. Another hat he wears is being the co-host of the New Politics podcast, analysing current events in Australian Politics. He has co-authored four books with Eddy Jokovich, based on the podcast.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
EMANUEL TSARDOULIAS COMMUNITY LIBRARY is accessible from the street level.
If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments. Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
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