Mick Jagger: Rebel, Rock Star, Rambler
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1972 tour at Winterland in San Francisco (Larry Rogers)
Last year, Rolling Stones fans got the lowdown on guitarist Keith Richards through his memoir “Life.” Now, a new book aims to tell Mick Jagger’s side of the story too. Today: a fresh look at the iconic - and enigmatic - frontman. Plus a live performance from singer, songwriter and guitarist Eleanor Friedberger.
Rolling Stones Rivalry: The Case for Mick
Even loyal Stones fans aren’t afraid to side with one Glimmer Twin over the other: you’re either a Mick Jagger fan, or you're a Keith Richards fan. Recently, the pendulum seems to have swung to Richards, who earned heaps of cool points with his recent autobiography “Life.” But music writer Marc Spitz swims against the cultural current in his new book “Jagger: Rebel, Rock Star, Rambler, Rogue.” Spitz talks about why Jagger is more than just the brains behind the Rolling Stones.
In Studio: Eleanor Friedberger
Eleanor Friedberger is best known for her work with The Fiery Furnaces – the experimental pop group she’s led with her brother Matthew for the last decade. Now, she’s struck out on her own. Friedberger recorded her solo debut “Last Summer,” last summer – and joins us for a live performance just as this summer comes to a close.
Playlist: Rolling Stones Rivalry: The Case for Mick + Eleanor Friedberger
Rolling Stones Rivalry: The Case for Mick
“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera (Hands All Over)
“Brown Sugar” – The Rolling Stones (Sticky Fingers)
“Sympathy for the Devil” – The Rolling Stones (Beggars Banquet)
“Oh No, Not You Again” – The Rolling Stones (A Bigger ...
Gig Alert: Van Hunt
Van Hunt brings his genre-defying tunes and husky falsetto to Southpaw on Wednesday. Download his funky, punky track "Eyes Like Pearls" for free here.