Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, guitarist of The Rolling Stones |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/1943 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Dartford, Kent, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Keith Richards |
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| Nickname | Keef |
| Known For | Guitarist and co-principal songwriter of The Rolling Stones, one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in music history with Mick Jagger |
Career
| Band | The Rolling Stones (founding member, 1962-present) |
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| Songwriting Partner | Mick Jagger |
| Solo Work | The X-Pensive Winos |
| Autobiography | Life (2010, with James Fox) |
| Notable Achievements | Co-wrote fourteen songs listed among Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Rebellious rock 'n' roll style, distinctive guitar riffs, open tuning techniques |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Professionally known as Keith Richard until 1978 | |
| 2. Chord-heavy playing style rooted in early 20th-century blues | |
| 3. Formed The Rolling Stones with Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman in 1962 | |
| 4. Original member and co-principal songwriter of The Rolling Stones since their formation |