Happy birthday! Keith Richards turns 82 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 82 on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-singer Keith Richards has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Richards, a cultural icon

Born in Dartford on December 18, 1943, Keith Richards' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Richards' not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Keith hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Keith Richards as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Keith, you're the best!

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