Rights to the memoirs of Rikki Stein have gone to Wordville Press.
Renowned music manager Rikki Stein has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road. Always in the right place at the right time, Rikki was part of the great countercultural moments of the last century, from Woodstock and the Vietnam War Moratorium March to the launch of the Glastonbury Festival.
Rikki has toured some of the world’s most iconic musicians and groups, from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Kinks, The Animals, The Yardbirds, The Moody Blues and the Grateful Dead to managing the Nigerian superstar, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Rikki’s journey is also a spiritual one, forged by his experience of living among the community of the Musicians of Joujouka, Morocco, who remain a key connection in his life to this day.
Full of extraordinary, sometimes hilarious, stories of life on the road, this book recounts the joys, frustrations and surprises of juggling logistics, local politics and the whims of his creative clients to deliver true moments of moving music.
‘Rikki took on a huge job to help me when things were really tough. Having discharged what he saw as his duty, he left me in a much better place so that he could continue with his very successful promotion of wonderful African music.’ – Michael Eavis, Founder, Glastonbury Festival.
‘Rikki has been passionate about ensuring Fela’s legacy has been given its rightful place in the music industry. His dedication to Fela’s legacy is proof of his love for Fela and his family.’ – Femi Anikulapo Kuti.
Publication date June 4. Pre-order now.
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