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Happy birthday Keith Richards! Part 5
December 18, 1943: Keith Richards is born to Doris and Herbert Richards at Livingstone Hospital in Dartford, Kent. Soon to be known worldwide as “The Human Riff,” Keef would become a singular force on guitar, a songwriter of timeless swagger, and a founding member of The Rolling Stones. One life, countless riffs. Happy birthday, Keef!
The following is reprinted from a fact sheet sent to American fans in spring 1964. REAL NAME: Keith Richards. BIRTHPLACE: Dartford. Kent. BIRTHDATE: 18. 12. 43. HEIGHT: 5’lO” WEIGHT: lOst. COLOUR OF EYES: Brown. COLOUR OF HAIR: Black. PARENTS’ NAMES: Doris/Bert. BROTHERS/SISTERS None. PRESENT HOME: Hampstead. INSTRUMENTS PLAYED: Guitar. WHERE EDUCATED: Dartford Technical School, Sidcup Art. MUSICAL EDUCATION: Self-taught. ENTERED SHOW BUSINESS AT: 18. FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE: Marquee. TV DEBUT: “Thank Your Lucky Stars.” RADIO DEBUT “Saturday Club.” DISC LABEL: Decca. HOBBIES: Sleeping. FAVOURITE SINGERS: Shirelles, Crystals. FAVOURITE COLOUR: Black. FAVOURITE FOOD: Chicken. FAVOURITE DRINK: Orange juice. FAVOURITE COMPOSERS: Goffin/King. LIKES: Boats, high-heel boots. DISLIKES: Crosseyes, policemen. TASTE IN MUSIC: R & B/Country. PERSONAL AMBITION: Rich and happy. PROFESSIONAL AMBITION: To be at no. 1
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