Monday, November 01, 2004

Important Stuff Like Keith Richards' Blood Transfusion

Now for some important breaking news, from Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 10 Wildest Rock Myths:
Although the Rolling Stones have long been shrouded in mystery and darkness -- including the strange drowning of original member Brian Jones and various rumors of occult practice -- the runaway Stones myth involves the drug detox of guitarist Keith Richards in 1973. The notorious substance abuser was so deep in the throes of a heroin addiction, he reportedly took drastic measures to clean up for an important European tour. -- Rolling Stone