October 28, 2010 issue (#1116),
The cover feature on the memoirs of Keith Richards, coinciding with the launch of his autobiography, Life. It includes an intimate interview where Richards speaks candidly about his tumultuous "marriage" to Mick Jagger, his drug use, and take on life, in classic mode—sipping a cocktail from a red plastic cup in his manager's office while discussing the "hellbound train" of his life
There is an essay titled "The Case for Obama" written by Tim Dickinson, a major political feature written just before the 2010 midterm elections. It argues against the "disappointment" many liberals were feeling at the time, laying out a defense of President Obama's achievements during his first two years in office.
Also: L'il Wayne,who was then serving an eight-month sentence at Rikers Island for gun possession, speaks aboutsheds light on his life behind bars, including his job as a suicide-prevention aide, his time reading the Bible and biographies (Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison), and his dominance at playing Uno with other inmate; Kings of Leon: profile on the band following up on their massive success with "Use Somebody." It covers their new album Come Around Sundown, their ambition to be the biggest band in the world, and wilder stories from their past (like kidnapping their cousin to join the band.
There's also coverage and features on alternative rock band Kings of Leon, Elton John, Robert Plant, Lil Wayne, Ozzy Osbourne, Leon Russell, and Arcade Fire.
New never read, newsstand edition. 78 pages.Slight chip on lower back cover.