A book detailing one of the most tumultuous periods of The Rolling Stones is set to be turned into a film via Richard Branson's production company Virgin Produced.
Robert Greenfield's Exile on Main Street: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones examines the troubled genesis of the group's 10th UK album.
The critically acclaimed record that includes the hits Rocks Off and Tumbling Dice, was made during recording sessions that were notoriously chaotic.
Tax exiles
The band, who had left Britain as tax exiles, decamped to the Villa Nellcte in the south of France to record the double album.
Drugs, alcohol and a stream of visiting celebrity friends were constant distractions, while the relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards was at a particularly low point.
It is thought the film will focus on tussles between the lead singer and the guitarist, although no casting has yet been announced.
Robert Greenfield's Exile on Main Street: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones examines the troubled genesis of the group's 10th UK album.
The critically acclaimed record that includes the hits Rocks Off and Tumbling Dice, was made during recording sessions that were notoriously chaotic.
Tax exiles
The band, who had left Britain as tax exiles, decamped to the Villa Nellcte in the south of France to record the double album.
Drugs, alcohol and a stream of visiting celebrity friends were constant distractions, while the relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards was at a particularly low point.
It is thought the film will focus on tussles between the lead singer and the guitarist, although no casting has yet been announced.
