Keith Richards
Keith Richards is a legendary English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and iconic guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Born in 1943, Richards's innovative guitar riffs and songwriting partnership with Mick Jagger have left an indelible mark on rock music. Beyond his music career, he is also an author, having penned the bestselling memoir "Life" in 2010, offering an intimate look into his life and storied career.
Book summaries for books written by Keith Richards
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The only things Mick and I disagree about is the band, the music and what we do.
I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police.
The music comes first; the lyrics are secondary.
Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it.
The strangest thing is when you're playing a song and suddenly you're in it. It's like you're on automatic pilot.
I don't have any problems with other people's drugs. I don't have a problem with my own.
Sometimes I think the only real satisfaction in life is sleep.
There's no substitute for experience. The more you play, the better you get.
You've got the sun, you've got the moon, and you've got the Rolling Stones.
The greatest thing about rock 'n' roll is the freedom to be who you are.
The best music is essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.
I don't trust people who don't like music.