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Born November 17, 1944 (age 81) • Dartford • England • (Birthday in 4 days)

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Keith Richards sits on a curb in front of a white brick wall, wearing a dark jacket and white shoes, with an electric guitar propped up behind him.
Keith Richards playing a Fender Telecaster electric guitar on stage with The Rolling Stones, with band members and drums visible in the background.
Keith Richards sits backstage wearing a cap and patterned jacket, strumming an electric guitar, with other guitars visible in the background.
The Rolling Stones, 1982
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones playing electric guitar on stage under dramatic lighting at Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1973.
Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones performing in the mid-1960s. From left, Brian Jones, bass player, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
The Rolling Stones, 1964
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