Comments on: Throwing Stones XIII: The Devil And Mr. Jones

By: Sheryl Ann

Sheryl Ann — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 21:44:29 +0000

A pretty good article with a few errors…

Brian was not “full of wine an downers” when he died. The autopsy report said he had the equivalent of one pint of beer and NO barbiturates whatsoever in his blood.

Since Brian had been a heavy drinker, one pint of beer would not have impaired his ability to swim, which he had been doing for nearly two hours before he was found at the bottom of the pool.

The U.S. government never refused Brian a work visa because it was never applied for. Mick Jagger was the head SOB in was in charge by then and he really wanted Brian out of the Stones… the band Brian founded in 1962.

By: Emilia

Emilia — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:26:21 +0000

At this point in the series we never know who will come back for the next episode. Success lulls you into a false sense of security, and you can no longer tell who your real friends are. Remember King Duncan in Shakespeare’s cursed “Macbeth”?

By: Ro

Ro — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:10:05 +0000

The Stones continue to be a group worth listening to. I reclaimed their music during my runs and have found their energy kicks me up those hills and leaves happy trails behind me. Thanks for all the effort you have put into giving boomers the fun of reading what we all lived through. The stuff on Ed Sullivan was especially "saucy." (Throwing Stones VIII: Band Vs. Brand)

By: George B.

George B. — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:09:43 +0000

27 years old and dead, how does one do that? When it comes to that era, the years seem too short for all the events that took place in them. A question: who was the cleanest, moderately drug-free band going back then? Herman’s Hermits? It’s all kind of sick in a way, but you still don’t hugely successful rockers doing anti-drink, anti-drug or safe driving (or diving) public service spots. Love the music, not the lifestyle… yesterday and today.

By: Debora G.

Debora G. — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:46:29 +0000

Keep ‘em coming–cool stories I love sharing and everyone thinks I’m “in the know” on the Stones. How about some late breaking stuff too?

By: Austin H.

Austin H. — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:24:44 +0000

Thanks Bill! Great read!

By: Tom C.

Tom C. — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:59:49 +0000

Nice work as usual, Bill! The Stones’ story is fascinating even if you’re not a fan, which I certainly am. Your version is succinct yet expansive. “Sgt. Pilcher’s front-page press club band” indeed–glad he got what was coming to him!

By: Dan O.

Dan O. — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:07:20 +0000

I know I sound like someone’s dad here, but with one sad example after another in front of them, why exactly do musicians continue to take drugs? In which story does it end well? Anyhow, another strong piece. I knew very little about the Stones when I started reading these, but I’ve learned a lot.

By: Larry M.

Larry M. — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:31:55 +0000

Brian Jones was actually a very underrated writer. Work tapes show that he and Keith wrote “Ruby Tuesday” without any input from Jagger. But they stiffed him on the credits. Maybe you could write a blog about one of the best (and unluckiest) bands of this era: The Small Faces. Steve Marriott was much admired by Keith and Mick.