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Keith Richards

1943 - Today

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Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick Jagger is one of the most successful in history. His career spans over six decades, and his guitar playing style has been a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career. Richards gained press notoriety for his romantic involvements and illicit drug use, and he was often portrayed as a countercultural figure. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Keith Richards is the 53rd most popular musician (down from 35th in 2019), the 343rd most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 203rd in 2019) and the 18th most popular British Musician.

Keith Richards is most famous for being a founding member of the Rolling Stones, and for his guitar playing.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Keith Richards ranks 53 out of 3,175. Before him are Roger Waters, Bill Haley, Maria Anna Mozart, Marilyn Manson, Carlos Santana, and Iggy Pop. After him are Syd Barrett, Frank Zappa, Martha Argerich, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, and Ritchie Blackmore.

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Among people born in 1943, Keith Richards ranks 23. Before him are Albano Carrisi, Tarja Halonen, Roger Waters, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Joe Pesci, and Ben Kingsley. After him are Sadako Sasaki, Elena Ferrante, Christopher Walken, Salvatore Adamo, Joseph Stiglitz, and Horst Köhler.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Keith Richards ranks 343 out of 8,785. Before him are Benjamin Disraeli (1804), John Keats (1795), Bede (672), John Davis (1550), Jane Hawking (1944), and Frederick Sanger (1918). After him are Tony Blair (1953), Edward the Elder (871), Millvina Dean (1912), Julie Andrews (1935), Stan Laurel (1890), and Lady Godiva (990).

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Among MUSICIANS In United Kingdom

Among musicians born in United Kingdom, Keith Richards ranks 18. Before him are Ringo Starr (1940), Brian May (1947), Sting (1951), Stuart Sutcliffe (1940), David Gilmour (1946), and Roger Waters (1943). After him are Syd Barrett (1946), Jimmy Page (1944), Ritchie Blackmore (1945), Brian Jones (1942), Robert Fripp (1946), and John Deacon (1951).

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