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Keith Richards (b.1943), English rock guitarist and songwriter, co-founder of The Rolling Stones. Genre: Rock, Blues. Label: Polydor, ABKCO. Key albums: Sticky Fingers (1971), Tattoo You (1981). Latest album: Crosseyed Heart (2015). Awards: Grammy, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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[L-R] Keith Richards and Ted Nugent

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Keith Richards on stage. He has his Telecaster in hand, is wearing a head band and is pulling a pouted, concentrated facial expression.

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Keith Richards mahogany Telecaster

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[L-R] Keith Richards and Lou Reed

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[L-R] Ace Frehley, Jimmy Page and Keith Richards

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Keith Richards and Jimmy Page

“I realised just what a powerful force he is behind those Rolling Stones records” Jimmy Page recalls jamming session with Keith Richards

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Mike Campbell (left) and Keith Richards (right). Mike is playing a Gibson SG, with Keith playing a Telecaster. Both are on stage and are looking down at their instruments.

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Johnny Marr (left) playing guitar. He is lifting the guitar out to the side and is looking over his shoulder with a stern expression. Keith Richards (right) playing guitar on stage. He is wearing shades and is pouting.

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Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones

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