Keith Richards

Biography

Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) 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. Richards was born in and grew up in Dartford, Kent. He studied at the Dartford Technical School and Sidcup Art College. After graduating, Richards befriended Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ian Stewart and Brian Jones and joined the Rolling Stones. As a member of the group, Richards also sings lead on some of their songs, typically at least one song per concert, including "Happy", "Before They Make Me Run", and "Connection". Outside of his career with the Rolling Stones, Richards has also played with his own side-project, The X-Pensive Winos. He also appeared in two Pirates of the Caribbean films as Captain Teague, father of Jack Sparrow, whose look and characterisation were inspired by Richards himself. In 1989, Richards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2004 into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him fourth on its list of 100 best guitarists in 2011. In 2023, Rolling Stone's ranking was 15th. The magazine listed fourteen songs that Richards wrote with Jagger on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. Description above from the Wikipedia article Keith Richards, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Simpsons

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

MTV Video Music Awards

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

All Movies (185)

• Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me2026 · as Self
• The Session Man2025 · as Self
• Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg2024 · as Self
• The Stones and Brian Jones2024 · as Self - Rolling Stones Guitarist (voice)
• 60 Songs: BBC Two at 602024 · as Self (archive footage)
• From London to Shanghai2024 · as Self
• They All Came Out to Montreux2023 · as Self
• Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short2023 · as Self
• Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll2023 · as Self
• Immediate Family2022 · as Self
• McEnroe2022 · as Self
• L'histoire française des Rolling Stones2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Sheryl2022 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach2021 · as Self
• Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!2021 · as Self (archive footage)
• Under the Volcano2021 · as Self (archive footage)
• Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man2020 · as Self
• Somebody Up There Likes Me2020 · as Self
• One World: Together at Home2020 · as Self
• Greed2019 · as Self
• No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones2019 · as Self
• The Quiet One2019 · as Self
• John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man2019 · as Self
• ReMastered: Devil at the Crossroads2019 · as Self
• Keith Richards: You Can't Rock Me2019 · as Self
• Mick Jagger: A Knight to Remember2019 · as Self
• Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague2018 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live at Manchester 20182018 · as Self
• Every Night's a Saturday Night2018 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty2018 · as Self
• Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• My Generation2017 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 20152017 · as Self
• Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen2017 · as Self
• The Summer of Love2017
• Deconstructing the Beatles' White Album2016 · as Self (archive footage)
• Sven-Bertil2016 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America2016 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon2016 · as Self - Guitar
• Keith Richards - The Origin of the Species2016 · as Self
• The Everly Brothers: Harmonies From Heaven2016 · as Self
• Bang! The Bert Berns Story2016 · as Self
• The Beatles 1+2015
• The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome2015 · as Self
• Keith Richards: Under the Influence2015 · as Self
• It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC2015 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 19712015 · as Self
• Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups2015 · as Self
• Året var 19652015 · as Self (archive footage)
• Big Bill Broonzy: The Man who Brought the Blues to Britain2013 · as Self
• Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20132013 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live2013 · as Self
• Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'2013 · as Self - Musician (archive footage)
• Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition2013 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: One More Shot2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!2012 · as Self
• 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Grrr!2012 · as Self
• Crossfire Hurricane2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones at the BBC2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones2011 · as Self
• Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2011 · as Captain Teague
• Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits2011 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London2010 · as self
• Les Paul - Live in New York2010 · as Self
• Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself2010 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile2010 · as Self
• VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments2009 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang2009 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-19692008 · as Self
• Shine a Light2008 · as Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals
• Memento Mori2008 · as Self
• Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones2008 · as Self
• The First Barbarians: Live from Kilburn2007 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang2007 · as Self
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End2007 · as Captain Teague
• Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens2007 · as Self
• Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten2007
• The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews2007 · as Self
• The Beatles Explosion2007 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert2007 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Truth and Lies2006 · as Self (archive footage)
• The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City2005 · as Self
• Make It Funky!2005 · as Self
• The Papal Chase2004 · as Self
• Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons2004 · as Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
• Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels2004 · as Self
• John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me2004 · as Self
• Social Genocide2004 · as Self (archive footage)
• Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons2004 · as Self
• Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well2003 · as Self
• Rolling Stones: Four Flicks2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue2003 · as Self
• Toronto Rocks2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC2003 · as Self - Guitar, Vocals
• Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied2003 · as Self
• Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden2003 · as Self - Guitar, Vocals
• The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern2002 · as Self
• Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones2002 · as Self
• Classic Albums: Elvis Presley2002 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record2002 · as Self (archive footage)
• Being Mick2001 · as Self
• The Concert for New York City2001 · as Self
• Top of the Pops: The True Story2001 · as Self
• Mario Schifano tutto2001 · as Self
• Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams2000 · as Self
• Eric Clapton: Standing at the Crossroads1999 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Welcome to Shepherd's Bush1999 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’991999 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen1998 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires1998 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-981997 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus1996 · as Self - Guitar
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped1995 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: Live from London 19951995 · as Self - Guitar, Vocals
• The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 19951995 · as Self - Guitar, Vocals
• The Rolling Stones: Stripped1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 19951995 · as Self - Guitar, Vocals
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio1995 · as Self
• Queen: Champions of the World1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo1994 · as Self
• Curves Contours & Body Horns1993 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones1993 · as Self
• Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush1993
• A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa1993 · as Self
• Weird Nightmare1993 · as Self
• Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary1993 · as Self
• Rolling Stone 25: The MTV Special1992 · as Self
• Keith Richards And The X-Pensive Winos: Live At The Hollywood Palladium December 15, 19881991 · as Self
• Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night1991 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max1991 · as Self - Guitars
• The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona1990 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live1989 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 19891989 · as Self
• Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute1988 · as Self [The Rolling Stones]
• Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll1987 · as Self
• British Rock: The First Wave1985 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Real Buddy Holly Story1985 · as Self
• Live Aid1985 · as Self
• Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits1984 · as Self
• Superstars in Concert1984 · as Self
• Let's Spend the Night Together1982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 19821982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years1982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)1981 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum1981 · as Self
• Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge1981 · as Self - Guitar (The Rolling Stones)
• The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '781978 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome1978 · as Self
• Rod Stewart & Faces : The Final Concert1977 · as Self - Guest Performer
• The Rolling Stones - Live at Pavillon de Paris 19761976 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs1976
• The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 19751975 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)1975 · as Self
• Magick Lantern Cycle1974 · as Self (archive footage)
• Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones1973 · as Self - Vocals, Guitar
• Sound of the City: London 1964-731973 · as Self
• Cocksucker Blues1972 · as Self
• Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage1972 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 19711971 · as Self
• Gimme Shelter1970 · as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert1970 · as Self
• 5 + 11970 · as Self
• Invocation of My Demon Brother1969 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• The Stones in the Park1969 · as Self
• Umano Non Umano1969 · as Self
• Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel1969 · as Soldat (uncredited)
• Voices1969 · as Self
• Sympathy for the Devil1968 · as Self
• Tonite Let's All Make Love in London1967 · as Self
• Film1967 · as Self
• Our World1967 · as Self
• What's on the Flipside1967 · as Self
• Charlie Is My Darling1966 · as Self
• The T.A.M.I. Show1964 · as Self - The Rolling Stones
• Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars— · as Himself

All TV Shows (22)

• My Life as a Rolling Stone2022 · as Self
• History 1012020 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self
• Blues America2013 · as Self
• Seven Ages of Rock2007 · as Self
• Legends2006 · as Self
• The Howard Stern Interview2006 · as Self
• Whoopi2003 · as Self
• Behind the Music1997 · as Self
• Classic Albums1997 · as Self
• The Beatles Anthology1995 · as Self (archive footage)
• The History of Rock 'n' Roll1995 · as Self
• TOTP21994 · as self
• The Simpsons1989 · as Keith Richards (voice)
• American Masters1986 · as Self
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self
• Les Rendez-vous du dimanche1975 · as Self
• Les Rendez-vous du dimanche1975 · as Self - The Rolling Stones
• Ready Steady Go!1963 · as Self
• Today1952 · as Self