Stones Touring Party

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  • In the summer of 1972, the Rolling Stones swept across an America still smoldering from the tumult of the ‘60s, bringing their gritty masterpiece Exile on Main St. to the masses. Rolling Stone magazine journalist Robert Greenfield was along for the ride, writing the seminal rock book STP (Stones Touring Party) — culled from weeks on the road and more than 60 hours of interviews with the band and their entourage. Now, for the first time, Greenfield and fellow STP vet Gary Stromberg share that tape archive, allowing listeners to sit in on intimate chats with the Stones in their prime. Written and hosted by Jordan Runtagh, with original music by Noel Brown and Mykal Alder June, Stones Touring Party is an all-access pass to the sights, sounds, riots, bombings, drug busts, death threats and other assorted mayhem from this pivotal moment in American history.
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  • BLUES BEHIND BARS

    BLUES BEHIND BARS
    Nov 13 2024

    In the wake of the Attica Prison Uprising, BB King performs for the prisoners at Sing Sing Prison in 1972. The Thanksgiving Day concert sparks a new conversation about prisoner rights. Documentarian Daivd Hoffman recalls his time behind the camera, watching BB King perform, and how he softened the hearts of otherwise life-hardened men. Meanwhile, with the surly Sonny Liston as a role model, George Foreman rises in the ranks as a heavyweight. He fights the Champ, Smokin’ Joe Frazier, and is held hostage in Venezuela.

    FILM/VIDEO REFERENCES

    Muhammad Ali poem from the Cathal O’Shannon TV show (available on YouTube)

    Sing Sing Thanksgiving, documentary by David Hoffman (available on YouTube)

    BOOKS

    “The Rumble in the Jungle” by Lewis Erenberg

    “Angela Davis: an autobiography” by Angela Davis

    “Hit Me, Fred” by Fred Wesley (autobiography)

    “Smokin’ Joe” by Joe Frazier and Phil Berger (autobiography)

    “Smokin’ Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier” by Mark Kram Jr.

    “By George” by George Foreman (autobiography)

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    48 mins
  • UNDISPUTED CHAMPION

    UNDISPUTED CHAMPION
    Nov 6 2024

    In their epic showdown, “The Fight of the Century,” Muhammad Ali takes on the Champ, Smokin’ Joe Frazier. It’s a stunning exhibition of strength, pain, and violence. Their fight is covered by many great writers, who transform Ali into an avatar of the age as they celebrate his ascendance as the People’s Champ. A new boxing contender enters the scene: the giant George Foreman while Miriam Makeba wins hearts as she’s dubbed Mama Africa by her fans.

    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    "Ali: A Life" by Jonathan Eig

    "The Fight" by Norman Mailer

    "Ego" (Life magazine Cover Story, March 19, 1971) article by Norman Mailer

    "The Redemption of the Champion" (Life magazine, Sept 9, 1966), article by Gordon Parks

    "Shadow Box" by George Plimpton

    "Ringside: A Treasury of Boxing Reportage" by Budd Schulberg

    "The Greatest, My Own Story" by Muhammad Ali (autobiography)

    "Smokin’ Joe" by Joe Frazier and Phil Berger (autobiography)

    "Smokin’ Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier" by Mark Kram Jr.

    "By George" by George Foreman (autobiography)

    Miriam Makeba FBI file (available online at: https://vault.fbi.gov/miriam-makeba)

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    54 mins
  • SMOKIN' JOE FRAZIER: THE HELLRAISER

    SMOKIN' JOE FRAZIER: THE HELLRAISER
    Oct 30 2024

    Ali’s time in exile only strengthens his position as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. James Brown plays his first show in Paris, and his dancer, Lola Love!, recalls seeing The Godfather of Soul for the first time at The Apollo Theater. Muhammad Ali befriends heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, only to realize that in order to win his title back, he must face his comrade in the ring.

    FILM REFERENCES

    “When We Were Kings” (documentary, 1996) directed by Leon Gast

    “Soul Power” (documentary, 2008) directed by Jeffrey Kusama–Hinte (available on YouTube)

    BOOKS

    "The Greatest, My Own Story" by Muhammad Ali (autobiography)

    "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig

    "Smokin’ Joe" by Joe Frazier and Phil Berger (autobiography)

    "Smokin’ Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier" by Mark Kram Jr.

    "The Rumble in the Jungle" by Lewis Erenberg

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    50 mins

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When the Stones were at the pinnacle

A fun and insightful look at how the Stones worked through uncertain times on the big stage.

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