Happy birthday! Keith Richards turns 80 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 80 on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.

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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is celebrating his 80th 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 80th 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 80.

Happy Birthday, Keith, you're the best!

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