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It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll ’n’ Drugs ’n’ Booze

 

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The Rolling Stones issued their first British single 45 years ago, and some members of the group have had " substance " issues at various times since. As guitarist Ron Wood enters rehab, a selective look back.

  • 1967
    Keith Richards and Mick Jagger arrested together on drug charges
  • 1969
    Brian Jones, after years of hard living, is found dead at 27
  • 1977
    Richards is busted in Toronto for possession of heroin and cocaine
  • 2008
    Wood, 61, seeks help in his ongoing battle with alcoholism

© 2008

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