[SamAdams76]

Yes, I've noticed that. David Bowie and Natalie Cole are two other recent examples of people who had their drug habits catch up to them, even though they got clean in later years.

The only exception to this rule appears to be Keith Richards! Except, I'm not sure if he ever quit.

[Batman11]

“The only exception to this rule appears to be Keith Richards! Except, I’m not sure if he ever quit.”

I was at a urinal in the men’s room of a NYC restaurant a while ago when Keith Richards walked in next to me. His complexion was absolutely green! I’m guessing he already has formaldehyde in his veins.

[ichabod1]

Keith quit. I saw a documentary on him recently. He’s clearly in his right mind, sipping tea and working on projects, a proper Englishman. Still a damn good guitarist. He says a good bit of that was part of the image. Made me feel better somehow.

[dfwgator]

[Moonman62]

The only exception to this rule appears to be Keith Richards! Except, I’m not sure if he ever quit.

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I’ve read that he’s cut down to alcohol and pot.

[Moonman62]

KR doesn’t look all that bad when he cleans up and covers his eyes. Of course, in other pictures he still looks like he’s a million years old.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/events/Keith+Richards/keith-richards-gq-men-of-the-year-awards-2015-03.html