Saturday, December 18, 2010

Happy birthday, Keith Richards

Rock and Roll Woman would like to wish the ultimate Rock and Roll Man, Keith Richards, many happy returns of the day!

Keef's been getting tons of press since the recent release of his memoirs.  On October 29, he was interviewed by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis at the New York Public Library, where he also gave a reading from Life.  (While there, he also allegedly killed NYPL executive Marie d'Origny's orchid with secondhand cigarette smoke.)  For those who couldn't attend, the Library has graciously made a video of the proceedings available, which you can download for free from iTunes.


And, as 'tis the season, here's Richards' roasting cover of the Chuck Berry holiday chestnut "Run Rudolph Run," which he originally released in 1978.  (For a limited time, the Keith Richards official store is giving away a free download of this song with any purchase.) 



RSVP to his birthday party on Facebook, hosted by The Keith Shrine.

Listen to Richards' recent interview with NPR's Terry Gross and read an excerpt from his book here. (And Santa baby, if you're wondering what to get a Rock and Roll Woman for Christmas, Life is still on my wish list, and I've been a very good girl this year!)

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