Keith Richards

Guitarist

Birthday December 18, 1943

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Dartford, England

Age 80 years old

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About

Guitarist and songwriter whose song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was named the second Greatest Song of All Time by Rolling Stone.

Before Fame

His father discouraged him from pursuing a career in music, but his grandfather, a big band jazzman, cultivated his desire to play guitar.

Trivia

Johnny Depp used his mannerisms, voice, and personality to create his popular Jack Sparrow character.

Family Life

He married Patti Hansen on December 18, 1983 and they had two daughters together, Theodora and Alexandra. He also has a daughter named Angela and two sons named Marlon and Tara from his relationship with Anita Pallenberg.

Associated With

In 1962, he and Mick Jagger founded the Rolling Stones, which became the longest performing rock band in history.

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Keith Richards Highlights
Keith Richards Highlights