Keith Richards quotes

Keith Richards is a legendary English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. With his fiery guitar riffs and rebellious persona, Richards has become an influential figure in rock history. Born on December 18, 1943, he has had a prolific career spanning over five decades. Richards is known for his distinct playing style, infectious vocals, and timeless hits like "Satisfaction" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Apart from his musical success, he has also dabbled in acting and writing. Explore more about Keith Richards' life, discography, and achievements on our website.

Let me be clear about this. I don't have a drug problem. I have a police problem.

- Keith Richards

There's no substitute for live work to keep a band together.

- Keith Richards

I look for ambiguity when I'm writing because life is ambiguous.

- Keith Richards

I've always been suspicious of TV, I've always found music and video to be an unhappy marriage.

- Keith Richards

Hey, we just enjoy it. I think we think we're getting the hang of this thing, you know?

- Keith Richards

I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police.

- Keith Richards

I have no idea what the audience makes of me.

- Keith Richards

It's an addiction... and addiction is something I should know something about.

- Keith Richards

I never thought I was wasted, but I probably was.

- Keith Richards

To make a rock'n'roll record, technology is the least important thing.

- Keith Richards

It's good to be anywhere.

- Keith Richards

If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.

- Keith Richards

It's great to be here. It's great to be anywhere.

- Keith Richards

The Stones in a club is still the ultimate rush.

- Keith Richards

To me, as long as we've known each other, I've always thought Mick's most brilliant thing was that he could work in an area two foot square and give a very exciting performance.

- Keith Richards

You've got the sun, you've got the moon, and you've got the Rolling Stones.

- Keith Richards

Everyone talks about rock these days; the problem is they forget about the roll.

- Keith Richards

Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. You can't do it by pushing buttons and watching a TV screen.

- Keith Richards

I only get ill when I give up drugs.

- Keith Richards

Rock and Roll: Music for the neck downwards.

- Keith Richards

When I listen to what I did under the influence - 10 years of work - I don't think it either enhanced or impaired me. It didn't have that much to do with it.

- Keith Richards

If you don't know the blues... there's no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.

- Keith Richards