Classic Rock

My 2020 KEITH RICHARDS

It’s doubtful that there’s any single individual in the rock firmament more deserving of the accolade ‘needs no introduction’ than Keith Richards. In living the ‘Human Riff’ legend for almost 60 years, the Rolling Stones guitarist has attained near-mythic status. But coronavirus has no respect for reputation, so Keith’s in lockdown too.

Cheerfully resigned to ‘hunkering down’ in his Connecticut bubble for the duration, Keith’s his usual effusive self, whether looking back on ‘solo’ years fronting the X-Pensive Winos or looking forward to a return

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