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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, on this date, with a new single from it drawing attention for its political undertones. The release came after the band's 2026 stadium tour plans had been called off due to Richards' health and scheduling concerns.
In a Sunday Times interview ahead of the new album, Richards described the United States as 'a bit of a disappointment at the moment'. He made the remark in connection with the band's new single 'Ringing Hollow', which has been read as anti-Trump.
Keith Richards said at the Rolling Stones' album launch event in New York that the band would not tour in 2026, despite releasing a new album. He suggested that touring conversations could resume the following year, leaving 2027 as the earliest realistic window.
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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 |
Physical Stats & More
| Health | Has spoken publicly about living with arthritis, which has influenced his playing style |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Attended | Sidcup Art School |
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Personal Life
| Health Update | Has spoken openly about arthritis and joint pain in recent years |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Patti Hansen (m. 1983) |
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Family
| Spouse | Patti Hansen (m. 1983) |
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| Children | Marlon Richards, Alexandra Richards, Theodora Dupree Richards |
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 |
| Awards | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a founding member of The Rolling Stones; received the first Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence (March 2025) |
| Recent Album | Foreign Tongues (the Rolling Stones' 25th studio album, released 10/07/2026) |
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 |
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