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saltoftheearth
As much as the Rolling Stones were related with drug problems, alcohol obviously was never one of them. How did the vband escape heavy drinking and alcoholism?
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bv
Read the Keith Richards book "Life". Both questions are clearly covered there.
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floodonthepage
Charlie struggled with drinking at one point, as I understand it...as did Ronnie...Ronnie quite publicly.
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floodonthepage
Charlie struggled with drinking at one point, as I understand it...as did Ronnie...Ronnie quite publicly.
Has Keith ever " struggled with drinking..." ?
Or just drank?
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jlowe
About 10 or so years ago, he said that Stones income wasn't enough to live on, hence the tours with the Rythmn Kings. Not sure I totally buy into that, I think he actually liked the opportunity to perform live the sort of music he really loves.
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jlowe
About 10 or so years ago, he said that Stones income wasn't enough to live on, hence the tours with the Rythmn Kings. Not sure I totally buy into that, I think he actually liked the opportunity to perform live the sort of music he really loves.
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Rockman
What was the best perks being in The Stones …… ???????
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jlowe
Here is a stab at Question 1. Whilst not word for word, it summarises the situation Bill found himself in 1971 (Stone Alone book).
In 1970/71 The Stones (minus Mick T) found themselves each with tax debts of £100k. Their income (less tax) was insufficient to quickly pay the amount off. Rather than do a deal with the Authorities they went for tax exile (though not in itself a cheap option). Eventually some 6 or so years later the debts were settled but apparantly for a much lower amount.
In March 1971 Bill states he owned two houses , two cars and had about £1k in the Bank. This after eight years 'at the top'. Mick and Keith with their composers royalties would have been better off, but one assumes their lifestyles (compared to Bill's) would have eaten into the difference. In comparison to most people they were wealthy then, despite the tax situation. Substantial income via the Klein 20 year royalty payment plan was ongoing, the 1972 ABKCO settlement gave them each six figure sums. And of course their record sales and royalty rates in the 70's and 80s were substantially better than in the 60s.
Well off? It's a relative term of course. In 1968 Bill acquired Gedding Hall in Suffolk, UK which is a very impressive country pile. Value today? Could be £15 million plus. Of course Bill tells us in his book that he paid £48k in 1968 for it but that £47k. was mortgage!
I would say by the end of the sixties, they were pretty well off, with impressive property investments but not much ready cash. Also, even Bill had a lifestyle that would require a healthy income.
It was probably not until 1993 that careful Bill felt he was financially able to bid farewell and go it alone.
About 10 or so years ago, he said that Stones income wasn't enough to live on, hence the tours with the Rythmn Kings. Not sure I totally buy into that, I think he actually liked the opportunity to perform live the sort of music he really loves.
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Rockman
What was the best perks being in The Stones …… ???????