086910
London
2011
13×19,5
meki
630
engleski
Price: 18,00 EUR
Keith Richards (1943) is a legendary British guitarist, singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Rolling Stones. Known as "the human riff", Richards is one of the most influential musicians in rock history, known for his innovative rhythmic playing and use of open guitar tunings. His life, often described as the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll excess, is documented in detail in his acclaimed autobiography, Life. Published in October 2010, the book became a bestseller and received high critical acclaim for its "disarming honesty". Written with the help of journalist James Fox, the memoir covers key aspects of his life. Musical beginnings: Growing up in Dartford, obsessive listening to the blues (Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters) and a reunion with Mick Jagger on a train station platform. The Rolling Stones: The formation of the band in 1962, the rise to global fame and a turbulent relationship with Mick Jagger (whom he sometimes calls "Brenda" in the book). Personal life and addictions: He has been open about his drug arrests (particularly the infamous 1967 Redlands raid), his long-term heroin addiction, and his eventual recovery. Relationships: His tumultuous relationship with Anita Pallenberg and his stable, long-lasting marriage to model Patti Hansen, to whom he has been married since 1983. Richards is known for his incredible resilience. He has survived numerous near-death experiences, including being electrocuted on stage in 1965 and falling from a coconut tree in Fiji in 2006, which required brain surgery. He often removes the sixth (lowest E) string from his guitar and uses an open G tuning, which is key to the sound of songs like "Brown Sugar" and "Start Me Up." Although in his ninth decade, Richards continues to perform with the Stones. He has cut back on his vices significantly in recent years, stating that he quit smoking in 2019, and that he had given up heroin and cocaine decades earlier. His net worth is estimated to
