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Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Talks About 'Life'

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The 'Life' of a Rolling Stone: Keith Richards on Drug Use

02 min 28 sec

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards discusses his personal history with heroin and other hard drugs. "Getting in is easy, getting out is difficult," says Richards.
Keith Richards on Love/Hate Relationship with Mick Jagger

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards discusses his occasionally rocky history with frontman Mick Jagger, and his take on the "lead-singer syndrome."
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mrmikey51

Posted: 09.09.11, 01:59 PM

Riff info.

Quote: Originally Posted by Al MacDonald What's the name of that riff that plays to close when the credits play? The name of the song is called Happy.

tezm

Posted: 05.21.11, 04:54 AM

arthur "father" mckenzie your a wanker.you write like a 60 year old buffoon.i bet your into boy bands hey? do you still go camping with your dodgy 70 year old next neighbour? are you a musician? i can imagine you now sill got a 80,s hairstyle playing one of them crap keyboards you play like a guitar..does your mother still dress you?

yardiestoneslover

Posted: 05.20.11, 02:32 AM

People who offend like you usually have no arguments for their assumptions so you should get more information on what the Stones and Keith Richards have had on music and rock and roll!! Keith Richards is no cretin (I strongly advise to read his Autobiography) but a witty, smart and pretty humble person who happens to be one of the best guitarists in the world and like or not he and the Stones are legends!! And he's much better than Prince Charles too...

brux

Posted: 03.23.11, 01:25 AM

Almost 8 minutes intro ... moderator talks way too much. Funny that Keith does not acknowledge Bob Dylan as the creator of the name "Rolling Stones". I wonder how long Richards and Jagger can be in a room without getting on each other's nerves, or if they really love each other in some way. What an amazing dude and what an amazing life. Gotta respect that amazing talent and personality to move and go with the flow. Awesome! Thanks for doing that wonderful interview.

Cornelius Sneed

Posted: 02.01.11, 02:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Arthur McKenzie 60+ giggly cretin. Looks and sounds like Prince Charles with a hat on talking to a starstruck buffoon. Like it or not, Keith Richards is an icon. To tell the truth, I wasn't a big Stones fan when I was young, but once I started playing music professionally, I liked the Stones a lot more. For example, just the drum intro to "Honkey Tonk Women" usually fills a dance floor before any of the other instruments or vocals kick in. This makes for a song that is fun to play, regardless of one's judgement of its musical merits. The crowd loves it, so the band loves it. Some day, if you are lucky, you will also be 60+, though I doubt you will be well known enough for some random person on the internet to call you names or to make personal remarks about your appearance. And the "buffoon" has every right to be starstruck, as I have no doubt you would be as well, were you to find yourself in the same position, whether you are a Stones fan or not.

TUTONE LYLES NARANJO

Posted: 01.09.11, 10:57 PM

I agree. Richards seemed down to earth and chose his words carefully. His slowness in articulation might have had something to do with his thoughtfulness in answering. I was surprised at his sweetness. He is a showman all the way.

Moochie

Posted: 12.26.10, 06:16 AM

Sweet guy, but then I always thought he was.

Al MacDonald

Posted: 12.17.10, 01:19 PM

What's the name of that riff that plays to close when the credits play?

Arthur McKenzie

Posted: 12.01.10, 02:22 AM

60+ giggly cretin. Looks and sounds like Prince Charles with a hat on talking to a starstruck buffoon.

john obrien

Posted: 11.28.10, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by richardgordon What Keith is trying to say is that, in retrospect, drugs were fun to do at the time but the cost was high. Drugs ate his brain and he has difficulty now articulating his thoughts. Sir, perhaps you can help me. I am interested in knowing how drugs can eat ones brain and still allow them to speak quite clearly. When I listen to Mr.Richards I am impressed with how he can give us insight into the world he lived in, considering he must be so "burned out". I could be wrong but I guess it is possible your hearing and comprehension of what he said were impaired by your cranial/rectal proximity? Again I am no authority, just suggesting you try a new pair of ear buds or headphones before you try to comment further. Peace to you, enjoy the holidays.

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