11 Things You Need To Know About Keith Richards

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#1- Keith Richards, born on December 18, 1943, in Dartford, England. He was one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones.

#2- He was the lead guitarist, second vocalist, and songwriting partner (with Mick Jagger) of the Rolling Stones.

#3- Before the Rolling Stones, Richards was also featured in a temporary rock band called The Dirty Mac.

#4- He spent over 45 years of his career with the Rolling Stones, and his signature style of playing guitar became a trademark of the band.

#5- Richard's love for guitar is really immense, and he has a collection of nearly 3000 different guitars.

#6- In his solo career, Richards released 3 studio albums, 9 singles, and 1 live Album.

#7- Richards married Patti Hansen in 1983. They have been together for 43 years, and they have been married for 39 years.

#8- In 1978, Keith Richards released his first solo single, which was a cover for "Run, Rudolph, Run." The song was written by Chuck Berry.

#9- In 1989, Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame.

#10- He also featured in the three Pirates of the Caribbean movies, where he played the role of Jack Sparrow's father.

#11- Keith Richards was one of the most successful members of the Rolling Stones, and he has a net worth of $500 million.

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