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Keith Richards Receives First-Of-Its-Kind Medal of Excellence

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Keith Richards Receives First-Of-Its-Kind Medal of Excellence

Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones is the recipient of a first-ever type of medal, awarded in Connecticut.For 40 years, the U.K. born Richards has lived in Connecticut, occupying the quaint town of Weston. It's home to around 11,000 people and is located just an hour and a half northeast of New York City.He was recognized with the very first Governor’s Award of Excellence established this […]

todayMarch 6, 2025 1

Jagger, Richards and Metallica Lead Marianne Faithfull Tributes

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Jagger, Richards and Metallica Lead Marianne Faithfull Tributes

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Metallica are among the rock stars paying tribute to Marianne Faithfull.The singer and actress, known for her hit version of the Jagger and Richards-penned "As Tears Go By," died today at age 78."I am saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull," Jagger wrote on social media. "She was so much a part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025 4

Keith Richards Honors Elvis Presley Guitarist at Hall of Fame

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Keith Richards Honors Elvis Presley Guitarist at Hall of Fame

Keith Richards made a surprise appearance last night at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony for former Elvis Presley guitarist James Burton. The honoree was reportedly unaware that Richards was to appear until he was actually introduced on stage by the hall of fame and museum CEO Kyle Young. Richards was then joined by Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan and others for a ragged run-through of "I Can't […]

todayOctober 21, 2024 8

Keith Richards’ Pie Kept Rolling Stones’ Backing Singer Calm

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Keith Richards’ Pie Kept Rolling Stones’ Backing Singer Calm

Chanel Haynes discussed how she managed to stay focused as the most-featured backing singer in the Rolling Stones’ history – with help from Keith Richards’ favorite meal.She made two guest appearances with the band before being invited to be part of their North American Hackney Diamonds tour, which ran from April 28 to July 21.During each performance she delivered Lady Gaga’s part in the Hackney Diamonds song “Sweet Sounds of […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 12

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Keith Richards and Mick Jagger Yearly Photos: 1962-2024

For over six decades, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have kept the Rolling Stones atop the world of rock 'n' roll.You can see dozens of photos of rock's most famous duos - one from each year the group has been together - in the gallery below.Singer Jagger and guitarist Richards have been the only constant members of the group since its 1962 formation. (Drummer Charlie Watts joined the following year, […]

todayMay 14, 2024 3

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Hear Keith Richards Cover Lou Reed’s ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’

Keith Richards has released a cover of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting for the Man," in honor of what would have been Reed's 82nd birthday on March 2.The track is part of an upcoming album, The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed. Vinyl and CD versions of the LP will be available on Record Store Day (April 20th). Other contributors to the album include Joan […]

todayMarch 1, 2024 2

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20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other Musicians

Keith Richards has never been shy about insulting his fellow rock stars.Over the years, the Rolling Stones co-founder has labeled Led Zeppelin "a little hollow," called the Grateful Dead "boring shit" and described the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as "a mishmash of rubbish."That's how Richard speaks about his friends. Don't get him started on other genres that are clearly inferior in his eyes, such as rap or […]

todayDecember 28, 2023 34

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Keith Richards on why Bryan Jones “wasn’t a great musician”

(Credits: Far Out / Alamy) Sat 16 December 2023 0:00, UK The measure of every great rock and roll outfit comes down to chemistry. Even though many may try to become the masters of their respective instruments, it all depends on whether musicians will hit it off when they step into the room to play music, having that inherent sixth sense that makes their music move like nothing else in […]

todayDecember 16, 2023 7

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Keith Richards calls pop music “rubbish”, dismisses “synthesized muzak” and doesn’t get rap: “I don’t really like to hear people yelling at me”

“Don’t get angry with me,” sings Mick Jagger on The Rolling Stones’ latest single, and the good news for him is that guitarist Keith Richards seems to be directing his current ire elsewhere.In a new interview with The Telegraph (paywall), The Human Riff takes aim at various musical targets, including pop music, synthesized “muzak” and rap.The pop genre actually gets off pretty lightly. In fact, Richards prefaces his complaints about […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023 11

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