by Tim Marshall
First published 2012
Jim Marshall grips his camera as the Rolling Stones take the stage in another packed American arena. The year is 1972, and Marshall has been assigned by Life magazine to document what becomes the band's most spectacular summer tour. He captures Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and the rest of the Stones as they celebrate their first decade together with performances that redefine live rock music. Between concerts, Marshall's lens finds quieter moments backstage where the band members share jokes and unwind from the intensity of their shows. The tour coincides with the release of Exile on Main St., marking a peak moment for one of rock's biggest acts. Marshall's photographs reveal both the public spectacle and private bonds that fuel the Stones' legendary status.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, music, photography
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, celebrity
Setting: America
Period: 1972
106 pages · Kindle Edition · Chronicle Books LLC