Keith Richards
About Keith Richards
Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick Jagger is one of the most successful in history. His career spans over six decades, and his guitar playing style has been a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career. Richards gained press notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, and he was often portrayed as a countercultural figure. First professionally known as Keith Richard, in 1978 he fully asserted his family name. Richards was born in and grew up in Dartford, Kent. He studied at the Dartford Technical School and Sidcup Art College. After graduating, Richards befriended Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ian Stewart and Brian Jones and joined the Rolling Stones. As a member of the group, Richards also sings lead on some of their songs, typically at least one song per concert, including "Happy", "Before They Make Me Run", and "Connection". Outside of his career with the Rolling Stones, Richards has also played with his...
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1943
Origin
United Kingdom
Discography
Learning The Game
Peaches Gone South
Talk Is Cheap (1988)
The Toronto Session: A Stone Alone (1989)
Unknown Dreams (1989)
Something Else (Guitar Legends Festival 1991) (1991)
Not Guilty (1992)
Learning the Game (1992)
The Return of Woody Wood Breaker (1992)
Main Offender (1992)
Cure for the Blues: Outtakes, Demos & Live Rarities 1988 - 1994 (1994)
Voices of Freedom (2001)
A Stone Alone (2004)
Breakin (2008)
Vintage Vinos (2010)
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