Keith Richards

As one half of the fabled Glimmer Twins, Keith Richards doesn't make many solo albums. Still, it could be argued that one of them helped save the Rolling Stones. His gold-selling 'Talk is Cheap' LP arrived in 1988 as the Stones were at a low ebb, and sparked Richards' first-ever solo tour. Not long after, Richards reunited with a suitably impressed Mick Jagger, though a second Richards project followed in 1990. Richards also moonlighted with Rolling Stones bandmate Ron Wood as a member of an all-star late-'70s group called the New Barbarians, and on some of Wood's albums. More recently, Richards has taken up acting as part of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie franchise. A 1978 solo version of 'Run Rudolph Run' remains a holiday staple on classic-rock radio stations.

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival Highlights Include Keith Richards, Allman Brothers Band
The Allman Brothers Band closed out the opening night of Eric Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival on Friday (April 12) with a titanic six-song set, highlighted by 'Whipping Post.' Not to be outdone, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones then dropped by for Saturday night's festival finale.
Keith Richards’ Blood Transfusion – Gruesome Rock Legends
Keith Richards’ Blood Transfusion – Gruesome Rock Legends
It's no secret that Keith Richards has over-indulged in drugs throughout his life. The rocker has been the subject of a rampant rumor that just won't go away, claiming he was so desperate to get clean from heroin for a European tour in 1973 that he went to clinic in Switzerland and had all of his blood replaced with clean blood...
Keith Richards Snorts Dad’s Ashes – Gruesome Rock Legends
Keith Richards Snorts Dad’s Ashes – Gruesome Rock Legends
In 2007, Keith Richards made international headlines when he told New Musical Express that he had mixed his dad's ashes with cocaine and snorted them. He later claimed the remark was taken out of context, and his reps denied it. But in his autobiography 'Life,' the guitarist confirmed that he did, indeed, snort dear old dad -- but not mixed with cocaine...
Keith Richards and Tom Waits Record ‘Shenandoah’
Keith Richards and Tom Waits Record ‘Shenandoah’
A new collection of songs of the sea brings together Keith Richards and Tom Waits. Compiled in part by actor Johnny Depp, 'Son of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys' will be released on Feb. 19 and features the two grizzled stars together for a rendition of the traditional folk song, 'Shenandoah...
It's Complicated
It's Complicated
Yes, we know that's hardly the most shocking headline you'll read today, but, with 50 years of being inextricably linked together, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards simultaneously love and hate each other. In a new interview, the Glimmer Twins open up about the true and complex nature of their relationship that makes the Rolling Stones so fascinating..
Signed Guitars up for Auction
Signed Guitars up for Auction
For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online.
Pete Townshend Admits He Swiped His Trademark ‘Windmill’ From Keith Richards
Pete Townshend Admits He Swiped His Trademark ‘Windmill’ From Keith Richards
Pete Townshend is undeniably one of rock music's most dynamic performers. The Who guitarist has always been notable for his energetic stage exertions -- particularly his signature "windmill" move, which consists of Townshend swinging his arm around in a furious windup before delivering a powerful strike to sound power chords on his guitar. In an interview with David Letterman, the musici

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