Keith Richards Biography

Keith Richards was born on December 18, 1943. Keith Richards was born in Dartford, Kent, England, UK. His father, Bert Richards, a factory worker, was wounded during World War II. His mother, Doris Dupress, introduced him to jazz, and also encouraging performance with the choir singing in Westminster Abbey.

Who is Keith Richards? Keith Richards Biography, Keith Richards is a British musician, songwriter and also a founding member of The Rolling Stones. Keith Richards ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as "the greatest guitarists of the 10th all-time" in 2003. And in 2004, the same magazine listed fourteen songs written by Keith Richards and songwriting partner, the band's lead singer Mick Jagger in their list of their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It's so great. Keith Richards is a leader internationally recognized icon in contemporary culture and popular music as a singer, guitar player, songwriter, movie actor, and community leaders.

Keith Richards met Mick Jagger as Keith Richards attended elementary school during the 1950s, although when they get into high school they lost touch for a while. But one day in 1960, they accidentally met on a train and talked about starting a band. Finally, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger to make their dreams come true.

A revived friendship with Mick Jagger. couples and their mutual love of American blues led to the formation, in 1962, the band called the Rolling Stones. Their guitarist, Brian Jones, came up with the name, borrowed from Muddy Waters'classic "Blues Rollin' Stone." The group began playing shows in London, doing mostly covers of songs by their heroes - Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon to name a few.

Keith Richards Biodata

Also known as Keith Richard
Born 18 December 1943 (1943-12-18) (age 67)
Dartford, Kent, England
Genres rock, Rock and roll, blues, blues rock, psychedelic rock, rhythm and blues
Occupations musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments guitar, vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
Years active 1962–present
Labels Decca, Rolling Stones, Virgin, Mindless Records
Associated acts The Rolling Stones, The Dirty Mac, The New Barbarians, The X-Pensive Winos
Website keithrichards.com