MEMPHIS, TN (CelebrityAccess) – Stanley Booth, the esteemed American music journalist renowned for his profiles of iconic musicians, passed away on December 19, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 82.
Born on January 5, 1942, in Waycross, Georgia, Booth was a graduate of Memphis State University; Booth earned a degree in English and art history in 1963. After attending Tulane University, he began a journalistic career while working with the Tennessee Department of Welfare. His early work included notable articles on Memphis musicians like Elvis Presley and Otis Redding.
Booth’s writing offered readers intimate glimpses into the lives of artists such as Keith Richards, Janis Joplin, James Brown, and Al Green. He is perhaps best known for his book True Adventures with the Rolling Stones, which chronicles his experiences traveling with the band during their 1969 U.S. tour. His contributions to music journalism have left an indelible mark on the field.
In his later years, Booth continued to write and share his insights into the music industry, maintaining his reputation as a respected figure in the field. He will be remembered for his dedication to capturing the essence of the artists he wrote about.
RIP.
