I can't wait for this book! Scheduled for publication in September 2013, written by two
members of the great Stones-y latter day garage band the Chesterfield Kings, Andy Babiuk
(bass) and Greg Prevost (vocals):




The Rolling Stones' story has been written numerous times throughout the decades.
Rolling Stones Gear is also the story of the Rolling Stones, but with a new twist: their
history as told through what instruments were used during their recording sessions
and tour dates. This book covers not only the group's personal background, but also
every tour and studio session from its inception in 1962 to date, with intense
documentation and detail regarding what instruments were used during these
periods. Every song recorded by the band, including all demos and outtakes, is
also documented, with input from people who were involved with the band through-
out their career. The information and data used in the book was culled from several
thousand periodicals, as well as hundreds of interviews conducted by the authors.
The authors also carefully scrutinized thousands of photographs as well as thousands
of hours of televised performances, interviews, and tour footage to present this factual
document. It is illustrated with hundreds of photographs and images, many of which
have never been published. Whether you are a musician, a fan of the group, or just the
casual reader, you will learn many new facts concerning the band throughout its
monumental 50-year existence.



http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Stones-Gear-Instruments-Studio/dp/1617130923


Stones Gear FB page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolling-Stones-Gear/120189298026575




Andy is the author of Beatles Gear (2009), which would make a great present for Starbuck if he doesn't already have it:

http://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Gear-Fours-Instruments-Studio/dp/0879309563/ref=sr...





Here's the website for Andy's amazing music shop in upstate New York, Fab Gear:


http://www.andybabiuksfabgear.com/

Chesterfield Kings!!!

One of Buffalo's best bands...Always loved them...they could do many Stones songs true justice

Yay!! I've spoken to Andy before, since he and the Kings are friends with Mark Lindsay and Mark has recorded with them....I told Andy, years ago, that he needed to do a "Stones' Gear" book, after he wrote the "Beatles' Gear" book. This is great... Now, if I could only get Mark to write his autobiography that he promised me back in '90.....