Here’s the trailer for the new Stones/Scorcese concert film, “Shine A Light”.
Keith Richards; Every time he’s interviewed he comes up with something that’s going to get some extra coverage. These quotes are from an upcoming piece for Uncut Magazine.
On drugs…
“I know the fascination, but it ain’t worth it, pal.”
On Mick…
Addressing Jagger’s on-stage presence, Richards told the magazine, “Excuse me while I laugh. He’s a bit vain, let’s put it like that,” before adding: “We want a vain bloke up there, don’t we? Meanwhile, the band can go to work. Vanity will not carry a band. But a band can carry vanity.”
Woah… Keef gets a Yahtzee for; “Vanity will not carry a band. But a band can carry vanity.” That one’s a gem.
On Led Zeppelin and the recent reunion show…
In the interview, he also belittled Led Zeppelin’s December one-off reunion gig, telling Uncut: “They had one? Well, well done Jimmy (Page) and Robert (Plant). F**k off. Stairway To Heaven don’t make it for me, baby.”
Going around and doing these interviews to promote an upcoming release well; it’s all about raising a little sand, isn’t it?
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Tags: concert film, jimmy page, Keef, Scorcese, Zeppelin
Ovidiu - GuitarFlame.com wrote,
He is a character :-) and a really “branded” guitar player, isn’t he?
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Link | February 29th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Pribek wrote,
Hmmm…That is an interesting thought there Ovidiu. I am assuming that you are using “branded” in a marketing sense. And, if so, you would be correct. Keith Richards as a brand is probably a more recognized and familiar brand name, across a wider spectrum of demographics, than just about any other guitar player. Who else would be in the same league; Jimmy Page, Slash? Hendrix, Stevie Ray of course.
What is interesting to me is, Kieth was able to reach this icon status by really being a consummate rhythm section player. Any of these guys-if you see a picture of them-instant recognition. So, there is a visual image at work that includes, among other things, fashion. Also, all of these guys can really play. But Keith, his approach is more about coming up with a part that supports the song. All these other guys are big-time lead guitar guys.
So, when you see Keith in a Johnny Depp movie or even, when you see somebody doing a Keith parody, slurred speech-stumbling around, you instantly recognize the brand. And, all of that is possible because the guy was savvy enough to play the right guitar parts for 100 songs that also have the instant recognition factor.
Link | February 29th, 2008 at 8:37 am