Talk:Keith Richards#POV

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Useful reference for future: [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/sep/11/mick-jagger-has-19-million-year-old-species-of-long-legged-pig-named-after-him 1] (species of Trilobite named after Richards)

Vocals

Vocals should absolutely be listed as one of Keith's instruments - he sings lead at every Rolling Stones concert and usually once or twice on most of their albums. He's a vocalist. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zabboo (talk • contribs) 20:36, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

Typo on date of son's SIDS death

Death year should be the same as birth year but is missing a digit. 115.189.81.54 (talk) 05:15, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

:Fixed.★Trekker (talk) 08:17, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Keith Richards honored with Governor’s Award of Excellence

Source: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/fairfield/rolling-stones-guitarist-keith-richards-honored-with-governors-award-of-excellence/

WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Legendary rock guitarist Keith Richards is the first person to be honored with the Governor’s Award of Excellence in Connecticut.

The honor celebrates Connecticut residents who epitomize creativity, passion and generosity. The Rolling Stones guitarist has lived in Connecticut since 1985 and supports local organizations like Sphere in Ridgefield and the Prospect Theater.

Richards was presented with the award and a “key to the state” at Westport Library. 199.15.128.151 (talk) 05:39, 6 March 2025 (UTC)

:Here is another link with more details: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/rock-legend-honored-inaugural-governors-award-for-excellence/3513428/ 199.15.128.151 (talk) 05:42, 6 March 2025 (UTC)