{"product_id":"stp-a-journey-through-america-with-the-rolling-stones-9780306811999","title":"S.T.P.: A Journey Through America with the Rolling Stones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eS.T.P.: A Journey Through America with the Rolling Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"One of the greatest rock books ever written.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- \u003cb\u003eGQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1972, the Rolling Stones embarked on their most legendary American tour, bringing \u003ci\u003eExile on Main Street\u003c\/i\u003e to arenas across the nation. Robert Greenfield, former Associate Editor of \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's London bureau, documented this historic Stones Touring Party from the inside, creating what Ian Rankin called \"one of the greatest rock books ever written.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the chaos of Altamont, the music world watched anxiously as the Stones returned to America. The 1972 tour exceeded all expectations: major arena shows, an extensive entourage, and unprecedented access to rock 'n' roll's most iconic band at the height of their power. Greenfield's firsthand account captures the complete experience—from Lee Radziwill and Truman Capote at Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion to county jail encounters—delivering an unfiltered view of the ultimate rock 'n' roll circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Da Capo Press marks the thirtieth anniversary of the original publication. The book has been republished multiple times in both England and America, cementing its status as essential reading for music historians and Rolling Stones enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Greenfield\u003c\/b\u003e brings extensive credentials to this chronicle. Beyond his work with \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, his writing has appeared in eight anthologies, with short fiction published in \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. A longtime Writer's Guild member, Greenfield has taught English at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California; film at Chapman College in Monterey, California; and served as an Adjunct Professor of Composition and Literature at the University of San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers unparalleled access to one of rock history's most significant tours, documenting the Rolling Stones during a pivotal moment when the band's spectacular performances matched their equally spectacular lifestyle. For readers seeking authentic insight into 1970s rock culture and the Rolling Stones' American journey, Greenfield's narrative remains the definitive account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Da Capo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680537579794,"sku":"9780306811999","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stp-a-journey-through-america-with-the-rolling-stones-9780306811999","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}