News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11183 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:02:01 -0400 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:03:14 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11183 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/keith-richards-said-sex-drugs-and-rock--roll-is-just-good-pr-it-has-very-little-to-do-with-making-music https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/keith-richards-said-sex-drugs-and-rock--roll-is-just-good-pr-it-has-very-little-to-do-with-making-music Retrospective: "Images just sort of stick. They have a lot of glue on them, and it's hard to get them off."]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith-richards-on-his-open-g-philosophy-and-why-sunset-strip-shredding-never-appealed-to-him https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith-richards-on-his-open-g-philosophy-and-why-sunset-strip-shredding-never-appealed-to-him Music News: "You're immediately stripping away a whole load of possibilities of being Jimi Hendrix."]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith-richards-opens-up-on-struggles-with-arthritis-and-the-important-lesson-it-taught-him-about-guitar-im-not-as-fast-as-i-used-to-be https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith-richards-opens-up-on-struggles-with-arthritis-and-the-important-lesson-it-taught-him-about-guitar-im-not-as-fast-as-i-used-to-be Music News: "Honestly, I just look at my hands, and my hands look at me, and we say, 'Well, let's see what we can do today.'"]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:24:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/these_unusual_mods_are_what_makes_keith_richards_micawber_so_special.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/these_unusual_mods_are_what_makes_keith_richards_micawber_so_special.html Gear: The features that made this instrument so special and important. ]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:46:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_speaks_up_on_how_covid_pandemic_is_affecting_him_recalls_rolling_stones_hiatus.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_speaks_up_on_how_covid_pandemic_is_affecting_him_recalls_rolling_stones_hiatus.html Music News: Keef also remembers the slightly unusual request from Aretha Franklin.]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:19:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/micawber_exploring_the_mysteries_of_keith_richards_iconic_telecaster-94153 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/micawber_exploring_the_mysteries_of_keith_richards_iconic_telecaster-94153 Features: Butterscotch Telecaster Blackguard found its way into the hands of Keith Richards around 1971 during the recording sessions for Exile on Main Street...]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:38:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10_rock_n_roll_quotes_by_keith_richards-85542 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/10_rock_n_roll_quotes_by_keith_richards-85542 Features: "You've got the sun, you've got the moon, and you've got the Rolling Stones."]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:58:09 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/rolling_stones_keith_richards_added_to_merle_haggard_tribute_concert.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/rolling_stones_keith_richards_added_to_merle_haggard_tribute_concert.html Community Feed: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is the latest superstar performer added to the all-star lineup of the upcoming tribute show to country music legend Merle Haggard.]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:12:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/keith_richards_on_songwriting-45417 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/keith_richards_on_songwriting-45417 Features: A featured excerpt taken from an interview from the latest issue of the Guitar Tricks Insider Digital Edition, John Stix gets the story behind the art of songwriting from Keith Richards.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:26:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_heres_what_i_play_when_i_play_guitar_for_myself.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_heres_what_i_play_when_i_play_guitar_for_myself.html Music News: "It's a continuation of feeling, of love, and greed..."]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:55:08 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_drugs_never_did_anything_for_my_creativity.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_drugs_never_did_anything_for_my_creativity.html Music News: "If the drugs become more important than the music then you've lost the battle," says Rolling Stones guitarist.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:31:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/keith_richards_wants_his_daughters_to_snort_his_ashes_when_he_dies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/keith_richards_wants_his_daughters_to_snort_his_ashes_when_he_dies.html Wtf?: Guitarist also calls the Grateful Dead "boring shit."]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:32:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_metallica_and_black_sabbath_are_a_joke.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_metallica_and_black_sabbath_are_a_joke.html Music News: Also, rap is for "tone-deaf people."]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:25:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_hopes_to_have_new_album_out_this_year_considering_solo_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_hopes_to_have_new_album_out_this_year_considering_solo_tour.html Music News: Richards plans to release first solo album in 23 years.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:02:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_rolling_stones_keith_richards_hints_at_june_2015_release_for_solo_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_rolling_stones_keith_richards_hints_at_june_2015_release_for_solo_record.html Music News: The guitarist also suggests the Rolling Stones could continue touring next year.]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:37:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/johnny_depp_and_keith_richards_record_pirate_songs.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/johnny_depp_and_keith_richards_record_pirate_songs.html Music News: They were among the acts who contributed to the pirate-themed album on Tom Waits' record label Anti Records.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:13:10 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_rolling_stones_keith_richards_saves_isle_of_wight_radio_station_struck_by_lightning.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_rolling_stones_keith_richards_saves_isle_of_wight_radio_station_struck_by_lightning.html Music News: The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has helped save an Isle Of Wight radio station struck by lightning.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_people_still_think_im_a_junkie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_people_still_think_im_a_junkie.html Music News: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards opens up about fame and fighting with Mick Jagger in his new autobiography, "Life," which hits bookstores Tuesday.]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:32:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_to_release_second_wingless_angels_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_to_release_second_wingless_angels_album.html New Releases: Keith Richards is to release new music as the Wingless Angels, a project the Rolling Stones guitarist started in the mid 70s.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:22:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_revisits_bad_times_for_autobiography.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_revisits_bad_times_for_autobiography.html New Releases: It's no wonder that Keith Richards' memory is a little foggy when it comes to certain periods of his life.]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:36:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_slams_david_bowie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_slams_david_bowie.html Music News: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has confessed that he is not a huge fan of David Bowie.]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 12:21:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_i_still_smoke_weed_all_the_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_i_still_smoke_weed_all_the_time.html Music News: Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has admitted that he still smokes weed regularly.]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:47:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_doesnt_know_if_mick_jagger_shoved_it_up_the_shitter.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_doesnt_know_if_mick_jagger_shoved_it_up_the_shitter.html Music News: Keith Richards has revealed that the number of women Mick Jagger and himself shared was "a stable" -and has also discussed the sexuality of his bandmate.]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:09:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_the_new_face_of_louis_vuitton.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_the_new_face_of_louis_vuitton.html Music News: Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has become the latest face of Louis Vuitton in an advertising campaign for the famous fashion brand.]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:29:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_tells_amy_winehouse_get_your_act_together.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_tells_amy_winehouse_get_your_act_together.html Music News: Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has offered some friendly advice to fellow musician Amy Winehouse.]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:09:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_reissues_rare_single_on_itunes.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/keith_richards_reissues_rare_single_on_itunes.html New Releases: Keith Richards is reissuing his 1978 solo single "Run Rudolph Run" on iTunes just in time for the holidays, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. ]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:35:11 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_eats_cigarettes_on_stage.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_eats_cigarettes_on_stage.html Music News: Keith Richards has ingested most things during his lifetime, including his own father, so a measly cigarette is nothing to the Rolling Stones man.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:34:54 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_receives_classic_rock_nod_for_snorting_father.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/keith_richards_receives_classic_rock_nod_for_snorting_father.html Music News: The nominations for this year's Classic Rock awards have been revealed.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:03:14 -0400