From picking out “Malagueña” on a guitar gifted by his grandfather, Keith Richards shaped modern rock with his blues-soaked riffs and raw rhythm playing.
Today we celebrate @officialKeef on this special day! Happy birthday, Keith – gold rings on you! 💫 pic.twitter.com/etMYwHhDr3
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) December 18, 2025
As co-founder of The Rolling Stones in 1962, alongside Mick Jagger, he crafted some of the most enduring songs in rock history—like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” and “Gimme Shelter”.
Keith Richards personifies rock’s rebellious spirit: decades of creativity, boundary-pushing, and survival through all the clichés of rock excess. As he once put it, “You never finish school, man”—a testament to his enduring curiosity and evolution.
