Ronnie Schneider - 13 May

OUT OF OUR HEADS

The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Me
with Proof of Truth

by Ronnie Schneider

Out of Our Heads. Copyright 2017 Ronnie Schneider All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the address below.

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First Edition Library of Congress Control Number: 2017900212

ISBN 978-0-9981663-1-5 (hardcover-color-with Proof of Truth)
ISBN 978-0-9981663-2-2 (paperback-b&w)
ISBN 978-0-9981663-3-9 (paperback-b&w-with Proof of Truth)
ISBN 978-0-9981663-0-8 (epub)

Reviews

Chris Epting, Huffington Post - Contributor Author and award-winning journalist
In my opinion, it is a remarkable collection of both stories and artifacts that allows people to experience exactly what it was like to live and work through one of the most tumultuous artistic periods in modern history, alongside some of the most iconic musicians the world has known.

Curled Up With A Good Book.com: Steven Rosen

Setting out to write a book on the Rolling Stones or The Beatles is no easy feat--what is there still left to say? Not much, unless you were there with the Stones and The Beatles on the road and in the studio and saw from the inside how these two legendary bands functioned.

The author, Ronnie Schneider, is the nephew of Allen Klein: the man who kept the books for both the Stones and The Beatles and the person who would ultimately managing both bands. Schneider started out by working in Kleins accounting office and eventually worked up to the point where he was overseeing the Stones on tour.

This is an amazing story and provides a lot of insight and secrets you never knew about Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Schneider talks about life on the road, in the hotels, onstage, and much more. There is a fascinating account of the Stones free show in Altamont and the ensuing debacle that followed.

If you think youve read everything there is to know about the Stones and The Beatles, you havent--not until youve read this one.

maun1965 - This is a terrific book -- fun, informative and a very interesting read.

And its different. Not your typical retread on the Rolling Stones and some of the big events that shaped our culture and have now become part of the history of Rock n Roll and the 1960s. If you want the real story on Altamont, read this book. Ron Schneider tells the inside story and backs it up with documents and timetables that challenge and ultimately refute most of the mythology that now surrounds the historical record of the event.

Out of Our Heads places you inside the inner circle of the Rolling Stones as theyre launched on the chaotic rocket ride that propelled them past simple pop-stardom and into superstardom as The Greatest Rock n Roll Band in the World.

This book is filled with great stories that havent been told before including some fascinating anecdotes about the Beatles (They thought about acquiring the movie rights to The Lord of the Rings trilogy). It also has charming stories about John, Paul, George & Ringo and includes separate drawings that both John and Paul made for Ron during a business meeting that gives you unique insight into their thoughts on Apple, Ron and the business side of the Beatles.

If you love the Rollings Stones and the Beatles, your bookshelf is probably crammed with slick, glossy books about these two great bands. Do yourself a favor, instead of buying the next one that comes out with the same retold stories -- buy this one, its unique.

Gazza-First class read from beginning to end Fantastic read. Ronnie presents an affectionately written and witty first hand diary of life on the road with the Stones in the mid 60s and again from 1969-70, the at times chaotic behind the scenes dealings that resulted in the Gimme Shelter movie (which he produced) , the legal wrangles that dominated the final years of The Beatles and several other musical and cinematic ventures when he was employed by his uncle, Allen Klein. A welcome bonus is a large appendix of legal documents and correspondence which provide an excellent piece of context. Theres an old cliche that if you remember the 60s, then you really werent there. This book disproves it. Highly recommended!
PVOmaha- Must read this book if you love music!
Best rock and roll book on the market. I never wanted to finish it.

Susan Doran-Rolling Stones Fan The book contains lots of content we've not read before, nor seen before. Some are photos; many are archival documents and other artifacts. Half the book is Ron's stories, memories, and anecdotes. The other half is called "Proof of Truth" -- i.e., Appendices; this latter part is sort of like a scrapbook.

This is a book that will be cited often, starting pretty immediately and extending into the future for a very long time as original "primary source" material by those documenting the Stones. It will also be useful and noteworthy to those looking at the bands, events, people, culture of the times (particularly the 1969 Stones tour time period, but also the 1965 and 1966 Stones tours--as well as some interesting glimpses into Japanese Spaghetti Western filmmaking).

Additionally, there are some very fine never-heard Beatles stories and insights into the band at a time when they were transitioning management and their organization from Brian Epstein toAllen Klein, by way of Eastman. Ron has a perspective of the Stones that hasn't been documented yet. His take on Altamont and Gimme Shelter are distinctly his, and keen readers will find the many details fascinating.
Amazon Customer-A MUST read!

Aptly titled, the book, to say the least, is an excellent insight into the music scene of the late 60s to the 70s, its ups and downs and the pains and pleasures. Ron managed the Beatles for ABKCO, his legendary uncle Allen Kleins company for many years and independently managed the Rolling Stones till the 70s. In 5 decades of my readings, I have rarely come across a book that is so well researched and documented - a must read for the fans as also everyone interested in the entertainment industry.

Dedicated to the Fans My Son, Eric Schneider, his wife, Alicia, and grand kids, Addison and Evan My Daughter, Holly, and grandson Ari Carpenter.

Their mother, Jane.

Significant other: Katia Bojilov Beebe

PHOTO CREDITS
unless otherwise stated 1965 tour - Gered Mankowitz
Photographs by Gered Mankowitz Bowstir Ltd. 2016/Mankowitz.com Cover, 1969 tour, Ed Sullivan and Altamont overview - Ethan Russell
Ethan Russell All rights reserved http://ethanrussell.com/

Ondines with the Stones and Ringo leaving QEII - Tom Monaster
Thomas Monaster http://monasterphoto.com/

Stones in the heart of darkness - Robert Altman
The Rolling Stones at Altamont
Robert Altaman http://www.altmanphoto.com/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Editors:
Mike Stax
Gerard Vanderleun Notes from Todd Stevens Cover:
Fernando Carpenter A special thanks to: Ethan Russell for the help and great advice!

Table of Contents

PROLOGUE

My story begins in a time of innocence: a time I played outside until it got too dark or Mom called me to supper; a time I didnt lock a door; a time your mobile phone was in a phone booth; a time the F word was treated like the N word now is. It was a time when people looked at one another instead of into their screens.