Posted on 09/26/2023 12:14:07 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has discussed his latest clean lifestyle, following years of fast-living with the band in a career that has pushed his body to the limits.
In a new interview with The Telegraph, the rock and roll star talks about how his habits have changed over the years, saying, “The cigarettes I gave up in 2019. I haven’t touched them since. I gave up heroin in 1978. I gave up cocaine in 2006. I still like a drink occasionally – because I’m not going to heaven any time soon – but apart from that, I’m trying to enjoy being straight. It’s a unique experience for me.”
Despite years of dabbling in alcohol and drugs, Richards remains defensive of his choices, explaining: “I’m blessed, maybe, that physically this thing just keeps going. […] So far, I have no real problem with getting old.”
He added: “There are some horrific things that you can see in the future, but you’ve got to get there. I’m getting along with the idea of being 80, and still walking, still talking. I find [ageing] a fascinating process. But then if you didn’t, you might as well commit suicide.”
This comes amid the latest hype surrounding the band’s forthcoming album, Hackney Diamonds, which fans look forward to hearing on October 20th. Richards discussed the upcoming release, saying: “I’ve never ever not had fun recording, but this one had real urgency and energy. We blitzkrieged that thing.”
Richards also recently discussed his fellow bandmate Mick Jagger, calling him “the best frontman any band could hope for”. He reminisced on the early years, recalling, “I spotted his talent pretty early on…and I’ve been nurturing it ever since. He’s grown into the best frontman any band could ever hope for”.
Hackney Diamonds marks The Rolling Stones’ first album in 18 years and will feature guest appearances from Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Take a listen to the first single from the album, titled ‘Angry’, below.
This the Bee?
Maybe sex, drugs and rock & roll is not so bad for you?
Ginger Baker still alive? I remember the rumor was before he performed he’d have two spoons of coke.
Or this quote from footballer George Best: “I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”
No,he died just after his 80th birthday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmW-ScmGRMA
Tell that to Keith Moon...Hendrix...Janis...
Doing what you love for a career doesn’t hurt either.
well..there have been a few casualties. Mama Cass choked on a sandwich
“Mama Cass choked on a sandwich”
Not according to this article:
https://heirsandsuccesses.com/2018/06/22/mama-cass-didnt-choke-on-a-ham-sandwich-recent-update/
Maybe not, but I'll bet he's got visiting privileges.
.....and Tom Petty, Prince, pedo mikey jackson......
Great cartoon from one of the final issues of the British humor magazine Punch.
A woman talking quietly to her female friend about her husband in the next room. An old man is slumped in his armchair staring ahead blankly.
“Harvey was okay with the sex and the drugs. Then the rock n’ roll did him in finally.”
Ha.
Like George Burns at age 100 before he died, talking about how he went to the funerals through the years of his three young MDs each of whom got older and then died in succession, each telling him to stop smoking cigars.
I remember him once standing there with his cigar and that smirk of his saying...”three doctors have told me to stop smoking.Two of them are dead and the other isn’t felling too good”.
LOL.
Thanks. Borrowed that for my “Today’s News” final item tomorrow.
Teaspoons?
Soup spoons?
Addicts cook their dope in a spoon. Back in the day, addicts would take the handle of a spoon and fashion it into a ring. They’d walk around with that ring and other addicts and dealers would know they’re looking to score.
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