Keith Richards

The Profile

Keith Richards is a British guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of The Rolling Stones. Renowned for riff-driven guitar work, he has released solo albums including Talk Is Cheap (1988), Main Offender (1992), and Crosseyed Heart (2015), and authored the memoir Life (2010).

Co-founder and guitarist of The Rolling Stones; active since 1962; noted for open-G tuning and iconic riffs; solo discography includes Talk Is Cheap, Main Offender, and Crosseyed Heart; author of the bestselling memoir Life.

Two DeBaser reviews zero in on Keith Richards’ solo grit: unfussy, riff-first rock, blues roots, and a little reggae smoke. Crosseyed Heart earns praise for its heart and guests like Norah Jones and Bobby Keys; Main Offender wins for dusty, old-school punch with Steve Jordan and Waddy Wachtel. The voice is hoarse, the riffs are solid, and the attitude is classic Keef—straight to the point.