
British musician, guitarist of the Rolling Stones
1943 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician, guitarist of the Rolling Stones
Born
December 18, 1943
Age
~83 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, actor, composer
1943
Born in Dartford (1943-12-18)
1954
EducationStudied at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (1954–1959)
1959
EducationStudied at Sidcup Art College (1959–1962)
Present
Age ~83
About
Keith Richards 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. First professionally known as Keith Richard, in 1978 he fully asserted his family name.
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Keith Richards 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. H
The name Keith means "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is of English origin.
Keith Richards was born on December 18, 1943.
Name Meaning
A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).
The name Keith is of English origin, meaning "A Scottish surname.. Etymology: cel * As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from tr=cēt meaning "wood", or a forest, from *koɨd. * As a - surname, from t=sprout, offspring (compare kint).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Keith — December 18, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
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— someone far away
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