KEITH RICHARDS'S "LIFE" - AUDIOBOOK REVIEWS

New York Post

NYC Singer Breathes LIFE into Rock Legend's Autobiography

Joe Hurley, Johnny Depp and Keith Richards narrated the audio book of Keith's LIFE , released by Hachette ,November 16, 2010.

LIFE is Amazon's # 1

Amazon have announced their 'Best of 2010' . LIFE is the #1 audio book of the Year !

Joe Hurley, Johnny Depp and Keith Richards narrated the audio book of Keith's LIFE , released by Hachette ,November 16, 2010.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Johnny Depp and Joe Hurley capture Richards' rock 'n' roll spirit in a wise, charming, and textured narration of the famed guitarist's memoir.Tracing Richards's trajectory from boyhood in England through the formation of the Stones to the band's rise to world domination, this audiobook is chock-full of frank revelations and enlightening stories behind the music. The three readers do superb turns... Hurley captures the voice of Richards throughout, narrating in a gritty growl that is spot on. And sections read by Richards are a real treat; his raspy voice is unmistakable and haunting. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Tampa Bay Times, Book Editor - Dec 26. 2010

"Life (Hachette Audio) by Keith Richards, read by Johnny Depp, and by singer-songwriter Joe Hurley and by Rollling Stones co-founder Richards himself — it takes all three since this boisterous, engaging memoir fills 20 CDs. Who knew Keef remembered so much?"

Cleveland Daily News

Revealing, lighthearted, candid beyond expectation, guitarist Richards also claims remarkable recall. He takes us from English childhood though the Rolling Stones' juggernaut to his current, hard-won sobriety. Richards is also fair -- never taking potshots -- but fearless in describing the dirty biographical details, his and others. Though well-written, the production is strange, as Richards opens and closes the audiobook sounding like Captain Jack Sparrow, while Depp is surprisingly soporific. Thankfully, a very talented Hurley reads the bulk of this with a rough British accent and lots of brio. Grade: A-

eMusic 'Best of 2010" LIFE is # 2 Audio Book Of The Year! - Claire Zulkey

'It might be impossible to find a man who’s done as many bad things in his life who is as darn likable as Keith Richards. Much of the Rolling Stones guitarist’s biography has already been detailed in other reviews and articles (the snipes at Mick Jagger, the drug binges, the death of his infant son Tara), yet there is still much to discover and enjoy in the audiobook, read by Johnny Depp, growled by Joe Hurley and intoned by the man himself. Life is a fun listen even for those who aren’t Stones aficionados or even tremendous rock fans, although some perfunctory knowledge of the Stones’ hits will enhance appreciation for Richards’ musical digressions. Listening to Life is like sitting next to the most interesting man at the bar for several hours and living vicariously through him — only without the hangover'.