Keith Richards never claimed to invent rock guitar. See why he credited Chuck Berry with shaping the sound that fueled the Rolling Stones.
Keith Richards on Chuck Berry’s Lasting Influence
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Compares Taylor, Jones and Wood
Keith Richards ranked Brian Jones, Mick Taylor, and Ronnie Wood very differently—and his reason had less to do with talent than with something far harder to explain.
Keith Richards on Reading: Why He Loved Libraries
Keith Richards once considered becoming a librarian. His thoughts on books and public libraries reveal a surprisingly thoughtful side of The Rolling Stones guitarist.
Keith Richards on the ‘It’s Only Rock’n Roll’ Cover Art (1974)
Keith Richards: discover what he said about The Rolling Stones’ ‘It’s Only Rock’n Roll’ artwork and its pointed message.
About ‘Blue Lena’, Keith Richards’ Legendary Bentley
Keith Richards’ blue Bentley, ‘Blue Lena’, became a rolling symbol of rock ’n’ roll excess, tangled friendships, and notorious escapades—before its remarkable journey ended under the auctioneer’s hammer.
Keith Richards Gets Real About Music and Art
Keith Richards has a very Keith-like idea about music as art—and it has less to do with playing and everything to do with actually listening.
Buddy Holly: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Explain His Influence
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards reveal why Buddy Holly mattered so much to The Rolling Stones—and why his songwriting left such a deep impression.
Keith Richards on His Fights with Mick Jagger (1981)
Keith Richards admitted he and Mick Jagger had plenty of explosive periods—but also moments of extraordinary cooperation. In 1981, he revealed what really kept the Glimmer Twins together.
The Rolling Stones: 10 Great Keith Richards Quotes, Part 1
Keith Richards has never been shy with an opinion. These 10 quotes reveal the wit, bluntness, and unexpected wisdom behind the Rolling Stones guitarist.
The Rolling Stones’ Future: What Keith Richards Said in 2015
In 2015, Keith Richards was asked about The Rolling Stones’ future. His answer revealed how he really viewed the band’s chances of carrying on.
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