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Rolling Stones' Richards Joins March

Keith Richards joined about 15,000 people marching in southern England on Saturday against possible cuts in services at a hospital near his country home.

Keith Richards Fumes at Poor Reviews

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has demanded an apology from Swedish newspapers for their scathing reviews of the group's performance in the country earlier this month.

Richards Denies Snorting His Dad's Ashes

Off the cuff or up the nose? That was the question Wednesday as Keith Richards said he was joking when he described snorting his father's ashes along with a hit of cocaine.

Keith Richards: 'I Snorted My Father'

Keith Richards has acknowledged consuming a raft of illegal substances in his time, but this may top them all. In comments published Tuesday, the 63-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist said he had snorted his father's ashes mixed with cocaine.

Scots Say Keith Richards Free to Smoke

Keith Richards won't be fined for reportedly lighting up during a Rolling Stones concert in Scotland.

Keith Richards Says He's Ready to Tour

On the eve of the relaunching of the Rolling Stones' European tour, Keith Richards said he's recovered completely from a head injury suffered in a fall — and shrugged off a question about whether he had worried about dying.

Rolling Stones Postpone 15 Tour Dates

The Rolling Stones on Wednesday postponed the first 15 dates of their European tour as guitarist Keith Richards recovers from a head injury.

Keith Richards Has Head Surgery

Keith Richards had surgery Monday in New Zealand to relieve pressure in his head following a fall, his representative said. The Rolling Stones guitarist was "up and talking" soon after surgery at The Ascot Hospital in Auckland, but was expected to take several weeks to recuperate, LD Communications said Monday in a statement issued in London.

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The Rolling Stone who's 'stone broke' - Why Mick Taylor lives in a rundown duplex and drives a shabby car
Source: the Mail online

It is a curious effect of the passage of time that The Rolling Stones are now as much admired for their business acumen as for their rock and roll. Nearly half a century after their rebellious beginnings, the Stones remain the world's highest-earning rock stars.

Fan Survives Life With Rolling Stones
Source: The New York Times

Many music fans dream about meeting their heroes.

When Musicians Become Weenies

Listening to an early, mid-70s song by The Police today made me start thinking about music.

Keith Richards, style icon? (Guitar) case closed: Richards and Louis Vuitton
Source: USA Today

Keith Richards, the newest celebrity in the Louis Vuitton campaign, hesitated before making his virgin leap into the pitch business.

Jagger a 'power freak', fellow Stone Richards says
Source: Yahoo! News

LONDON (AFP) - Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is a "power freak" who is also a "bit vain", bandmate Keith Richards said in an interview set to be published Thursday.

Mike Huckabee's pardon of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards
Source: Slate

Back in 1975, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and fellow band member Ron Wood were driving from Memphis to Dallas when a patrolman in Fordyce, Ark., observed that their car was swerving and pulled them over.

Rowing heroes stack up with Gates and the Stones for most respected
Source: Independent.co.uk

In the sporting category, the British Olympic rowing champions Sir Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent topped the poll. Redgrave was crowned a national hero in 2000 after becoming Britain's first sportsman to achieve five consecutive Olympic gold medals in an endurance sport.

The Rolling Stones' last-ever show?
Source: nme.com

The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards ate a cigarette onstage at what is rumoured to be the band's last-ever show in London on Sunday (August 26). The band wrapped up their European tour with a third night at the 02 Arena.

Rolling Stones to quit touring after 45 years
Source: Australian News Network

The Rolling Stones will reportedly quit touring for good after playing London's O2 Arena this Sunday after 45 years in the music business.

Rolling Stones film release date shifted
Source: nme.com

The Rolling Stones film directed by Martin Scorsese has had its release date put back. 'Shine A Light' was originally slated to be released on September 21, but will now be released in the US in April 2008.

Rolling Stone to pen life story
Source: BBC News

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has begun work on his autobiography, which will be released by 2010. The 63-year-old, who formed the band in the early 1960s, has spoken candidly about his music, heroin addiction and battles with bandmate Sir Mick Jagger.

Movie Review : Pirates of the Caribbean : At World's End

I know it's way late, but now that I finally got the chance to go see it, here is the review. There are two things you ought to know about this movie. One : It's simply awesome. Two. It's a butt and mind numbing 3 hour movie.

Facing God

I've been offline a lot during the past two weeks because I had to make two long emergency road trips to say farewell to a close family member who has been very, very sick. He passed away ealier this week.

Johnny Depp & Keith Richards: Pirates of the Caribbean's Blood Brothers
Source: Rolling Stone

Come in, it's a beast out there." With those words, Johnny Depp swings open the door to his sleek air-conditioned trailer and offers blessed relief from the brutal California heat wave.

Johnny Depp & Keith Richards: Pirates of the Caribbean's Blood Brothers
Source: Rolling Stone

Richards, 63, and Depp, 43, have been casually friendly for a decade. Depp is downright solicitous of his big-screen father, who today has taken to calling him "Johnny, me boy." Depp even offers to fetch cigarettes, making him the highest-paid gofer in Hollywood.

Keith Richards to write autobiography?
Source: nme.com

Keith Richards is set to pocket over $5 million by signing a deal to pen his memoirs. According to a report in the New York Post, The Rolling Stones guitarist will meet publishers in New York this summer to pitch his book.

Horses may be doped for Stones gig
Source: CNN

BELGRADE, Serbia (Reuters) -- Preparations to sedate as many as 300 horses stabled at Belgrade's racecourse to keep them calm during a Rolling Stones concert have enraged Serb animal lovers who are lobbying to have the gig moved to another venue.

The Amateur Gourmet: Keith Richards' Dead Grandma Ginger Bread
Source: amateurgourmet.com

Hello, This is Adam The Amateur Gourmet. The recipe Keith used comes from "Sarah Moulton Cooks At Home" except instead of dead people, Sarah uses flour and molasses. The results are pretty terrific--the fresh ginger really comes through--so give it a try this weekend.

Keith Richards Denies Snorting Father's Ashes
Source: BBC News

Jane Rose, Richards' manager, later told MTV News the remarks were made "in jest", and she could not believe they had been taken seriously. Now Richards has issued a statement, which says the story was "lost in translation".

Stones rocker 'snorted dad's ashes' - Yahoo! News UK
Source: Yahoo! News

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has claimed he snorted the ashes of his father during a drugs infused binge.

Rock Legend Rejects Royal Honour
Source: The Royalist

Rock star Paul Weller turns down an honour from the Queen, becoming the latest in a long line of celebrities to reject such an honour. Meanwhile, Keith Richards speaks out against Mick Jagger for his acceptance of a knighthood.

Keith Richards Says No to Drugs
Source: launch.yahoo.com

I just can't believe it. Keith Richards has quit drugs, claiming they're not strong enough anymore.

Keith Richards: I've quit 'weak' drugs
Source: The Sun Newspaper Online

HELLRAISER Keith Richards says he has finally given up drugs — because they don't give him Satisfaction any more. The Rolling Stones guitarist complained dealers and chemists have reduced the power of his favourite narcotics.

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