Keith Richards

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

199

Gender

Male

Birthday

1943-12-18 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Keith Richards

Biography

Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick Jagger is one of the most successful in history. His career spans over six decades, and his guitar playing style has been a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career. Richards gained press notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, and he was often portrayed as a countercultural figure. First professionally known as Keith Richard, in 1978 he fully asserted his family name. Richards was born in and grew up in Dartford, Kent. He studied at the Dartford Technical School and Sidcup Art College. After graduating, Richards befriended Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ian Stewart and Brian Jones and joined the Rolling Stones. As a member of the group, Richards also sings lead on some of their songs, typically at least one song per concert, including "Happy", "Before They Make Me Run", and "Connection". Outside of his career with the Rolling Stones, Richards has also played with his own side-project, The X-Pensive Winos. He also appeared in two Pirates of the Caribbean films as Captain Teague, father of Jack Sparrow, whose look and characterisation were inspired by Richards himself. In 1989, Richards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2004 into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him fourth on its list of 100 best guitarists in 2011. In 2023, Rolling Stone's ranking was 15th. The magazine listed fourteen songs that Richards wrote with Jagger on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. Description above from the Wikipedia article Keith Richards, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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  • The Simpsons

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  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

  • MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

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    Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

  • American Masters

    American Masters

  • Our World

    Our World

  • The Beatles Anthology

    The Beatles Anthology

  • Cocksucker Blues

    Cocksucker Blues

  • History 101

    History 101

  • Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

  • My Generation

    My Generation

  • Legends

    Legends

  • Sheryl

    Sheryl

  • TOTP2

    TOTP2

  • Behind the Music

    Behind the Music

  • Today

    Today

  • Toronto Rocks

    Toronto Rocks

  • One World: Together at Home

    One World: Together at Home

  • Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage

    Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage

  • Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album

    Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album

  • Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

  • Voices

    Voices

  • Shine a Light

    Shine a Light

  • Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel

    Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • The Quiet One

    The Quiet One

  • The Howard Stern Interview

    The Howard Stern Interview

  • Every Night's a Saturday Night

    Every Night's a Saturday Night

  • Whoopi

    Whoopi

  • Make It Funky!

    Make It Funky!

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    Ready Steady Go!

  • Curves Contours & Body Horns

    Curves Contours & Body Horns

  • The Papal Chase

    The Papal Chase

  • Being Mick

    Being Mick

  • Social Genocide

    Social Genocide

  • My Life as a Rolling Stone

    My Life as a Rolling Stone

  • Memento Mori

    Memento Mori

  • Greed

    Greed

  • Immediate Family

    Immediate Family

  • ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads

    ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads

  • The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped

    The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped

  • Live Aid

    Live Aid

  • Weird Nightmare

    Weird Nightmare

  • Gimme Shelter

    Gimme Shelter

  • Sympathy for the Devil

    Sympathy for the Devil

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    Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens

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  • Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

  • The Concert for New York City

    The Concert for New York City

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    Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

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    Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

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    Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

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    12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

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    Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones

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    The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile

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    Under the Volcano

  • McEnroe

    McEnroe

  • The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

    The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

  • The Beatles Explosion

    The Beatles Explosion

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    Let's Spend the Night Together

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    The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon

  • VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments

    VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments

  • Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short

    Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short

  • British Rock: The First Wave

    British Rock: The First Wave

  • The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern

    The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern

  • Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits

    Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits

  • Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary

    Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary

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    The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

  • The T.A.M.I. Show

    The T.A.M.I. Show

  • Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

    Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

  • The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!

    The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!

  • The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America

    The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America

  • Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special

    Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special

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    Umano non umano

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    Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition

  • Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

    Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

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    The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut

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    Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg

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    The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro

  • Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

    Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

  • Keith Richards: Under the Influence

    Keith Richards: Under the Influence

  • Sound of the City: London 1964-73

    Sound of the City: London 1964-73

  • The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live

    The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live

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    Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones

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    Crossfire Hurricane

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    The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome

  • The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78

    The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78

  • Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden

    Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden

  • The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995

    The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995

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    Tonite Let's All Make Love in London

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    The Real Buddy Holly Story

  • The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live

    The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live

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    Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams

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    The Rolling Stones - Truth and Lies

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    The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99

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    Året var 1965

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    Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague

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    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

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    Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

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    The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang

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    The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona

  • The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd's Bush

    The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd's Bush

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    Charlie Is My Darling

  • The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London

    The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London

  • 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

    60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

  • The Session Man

    The Session Man

  • Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones

    Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones

  • L'histoire française des Rolling Stones

    L'histoire française des Rolling Stones

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    The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert

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    The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max

  • Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels

    Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels

  • The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC

    The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC

  • The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones

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    What's on the Flipside

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    The Stones and Brian Jones

  • The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven

    The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven

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    The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach

  • John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

    John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man

  • Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

    Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Rod Stewart & Faces : The Final Concert

    Rod Stewart & Faces : The Final Concert

  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

    The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

  • Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons

    Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons

  • The Summer of Love

    The Summer of Love

  • Somebody Up There Likes Me

    Somebody Up There Likes Me

  • Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

    Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

  • They All Came Out to Montreux

    They All Came Out to Montreux

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    The Rolling Stones - Live at Pavillon de Paris 1976

  • Bang! The Bert Berns Story

    Bang! The Bert Berns Story

  • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth

    The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth

  • Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert

    Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert

  • Invocation of My Demon Brother

    Invocation of My Demon Brother

  • The Rolling Stones: Grrr!

    The Rolling Stones: Grrr!

  • The Rolling Stones: Live at Manchester 2018

    The Rolling Stones: Live at Manchester 2018

  • The Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty

    The Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty

  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires

    The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires

  • The Rolling Stones: Stripped

    The Rolling Stones: Stripped

  • The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul

    The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul

  • Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups

    Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups

  • Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits

    Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits

  • Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

    Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads

  • Queen: Champions of the World

    Queen: Champions of the World

  • Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

    Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied

  • The Rolling Stones: One More Shot

    The Rolling Stones: One More Shot

  • The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina

    The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina

  • The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989

    The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989

  • Les Paul - Live in New York

    Les Paul - Live in New York

  • Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night

    Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night

  • The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones

  • Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

    Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen

  • The Rolling Stones at the BBC

    The Rolling Stones at the BBC

  • The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995

    The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995

  • The First Barbarians: Live from Kilburn

    The First Barbarians: Live from Kilburn

  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98

    The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98

  • The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

    The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

  • Rolling Stones: Four Flicks

    Rolling Stones: Four Flicks

  • The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982

    The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982

  • The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show

    The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show

  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum

    The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum

  • Mick Jagger: A Knight to Remember

    Mick Jagger: A Knight to Remember

  • The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue

    The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue

  • The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record

    The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record

  • Keith Richards And The X-Pensive Winos: Live At The Hollywood Palladium December 15, 1988

    Keith Richards And The X-Pensive Winos: Live At The Hollywood Palladium December 15, 1988

  • Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

    Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge

  • The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen

    The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen

  • The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio

    The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio

  • The Stones in the Park

    The Stones in the Park

  • Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

    Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

  • The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang

    The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang

  • The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)

    The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)

  • The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995

    The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995

  • The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975

    The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975

  • The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

    The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

  • It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

    It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

  • The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews

    The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews

  • Blues America

    Blues America

  • Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me

    Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me

  • Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species

    Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species

  • Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons

    Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons

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    The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon

  • From London to Shanghai

    From London to Shanghai

  • John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

    John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me

  • The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome

    The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome

  • No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones

    No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones

  • The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show

    The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show

  • The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)

    The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)

  • The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971

    The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971

  • The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo

    The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo

  • Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain

    Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain

  • The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971

    The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971

  • The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City

    The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City

  • Top of the Pops: The True Story

    Top of the Pops: The True Story