Keith Richards has a theory about why critics turn on new Rolling Stones albums—and his 1973 defense of Goats Head Soup is brutally direct.
Keith Richards on Why Critics Hated Goats Head Soup (1973)
Keith Richards’ Chilling Prediction About Brian Jones and The Rolling Stones
Keith Richards once told Brian Jones, “You’ll never make thirty.” Decades later, the chilling prediction sounds less like a remark and more like an eerie warning.
The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards on the 1967 Bust and Morocco
Keith Richards recalls the 1967 bust, the Stones’ growing war with the British establishment and why Morocco suddenly seemed like the perfect escape.
The Rolling Stones: What Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Really Think About Playing Live (2005)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have very different views on playing live. Their revealing comments explain what keeps The Rolling Stones returning to the stage.
The Rolling Stones Were “Starting Again”: Keith Richards’ 1994 Revelation
In 1994, Keith Richards didn’t see The Rolling Stones as a band simply surviving. He saw something stranger: the Stones starting all over again.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards’ Take on Musicianship
Keith Richards picked up a guitar to make music, not millions. Then The Rolling Stones happened—and suddenly the simple plan became rather complicated.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards on Why Mick Jagger Is Hard to Be Friends With
Keith Richards didn’t exactly make friendship with Mick Jagger sound easy. His candid words reveal the private barrier behind their famously complicated relationship.
The Rolling Stones in 1974: Keith Richards on the Spring Sessions
What were The Rolling Stones really like in the studio during spring 1974? Keith Richards offers a revealing glimpse into the sessions, the atmosphere, and what happened behind the scenes.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards’ Rare Praise for Mick Jagger (2009)
Keith Richards rarely gets sentimental, making his 2009 words about Mick Jagger especially interesting. Discover the surprising respect behind The Rolling Stones’ longest-running partnership.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Explains the Making of Dirty Work (1985)
Keith Richards saw Dirty Work very differently from many critics. His candid comments reveal what really mattered during one of The Rolling Stones’ most turbulent recording sessions.
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