Rollaresque

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<p>London 1962. Five young hooligans have formed a band and are on a collision course with the austere and intolerant values of post-war Britain. From their beginning in a scummy flat off the Kings Road to the notorious Redlands scandal, this is the anarchic rollercoaster ride of the Stones first five years.</p><p>We follow our heroes in a rags-to-riches romp of sex, scandal, mischief and uproarious behaviour as they challenge the establishment, invent the archetype of the rebellious, parent-scaring rock star lothario and, eventually, receive their comeuppance from the powers that be.</p><p>Presented with the audacious wit and bawdy humour of a vintage novel, complete with Dickensian illustrations,<i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1414746797597_15847">Rollaresque</i>celebrates the young Stones in the grand English literary tradition of lovable rogues. This is the music biography reinvented as a ripping yarn.</p>

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Simon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to<i>Simply Thrilled</i>, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (<i>Songs That Saved Your Life</i>,<i>Mozipedia),</i>Bowie<i>(Ziggyology)</i>and the Stones (<i>Rollaresque)</i>.<i>Mozipedia</i>was voted<i>Mojo</i>magazine readers Book Of The Year and has since been published in three continents.

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