Keith Richards

Keith Richards is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, and co-lead songwriter of the Rolling Stones. His long-standing creative partnership with the band's lead vocalist, Mick Jagger, has produced some of the most iconic rock songs in history. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Richards has become a defining figure in rock music, with his distinctive guitar style serving as a hallmark of the Rolling Stones' sound. Beyond his musical contributions, Richards has been a prominent countercultural figure, often in the public eye for his romantic relationships and struggles with drug use. He was initially known professionally as Keith Richard before adding his family name in 1978.