Somewhere along the way someone--a publicist, a record company promo person, a deejay--labeled the Rolling Stones the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band. For 50 years, the Stones have backed up that claim with remarkable consistency. Written by noted rock historian Howard Kramer, Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Rock celebrates a half-century of rock greatness. Highlighting key artistic events and achievements, including significant singles, albums and tours, the book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of amazing photographs of the Rolling Stones from throughout their triumphant and often tumultuous run. "People thought it couldn't be done," guitarist Keith Richards said of the band's staying power. "We never thought of trying it. We are just here. It's a vague mission you can't give up until you keel over." This book is a MUST-HAVE! * * * * * About the Author: Howard Kramer has been the Curatorial Director at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland since 1996. He joined the Howard Kramer has been the Curatorial Director at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland since 1996. He joined the museum after working in the music industry for more than 15 years. As a tour manager, booking agent and artist manager, Kramer worked with a diverse group of people, including Ben Harper, The Dead Milkmen, Los Lobos, Cowboy Junkies, and John Lee Hooker. Howard Kramer has written for Rolling Stone , the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer and contributed to the Cambridge University Press compendium on the Beatles. Kramer also co-hosted the television show VH-1's Rock Collectors . He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.