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(Mr. D's Keith Richards Home Page): As founding member and principal guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Richard occupies a unique place in rock's pantheon. Although not a recognized frontman, his incisive rhythm work, initially modelled on Chuck Berry, has provided the template for many of his group's finest moments. He became the partner of Mick Jagger when a need for original material arose, and although their early efforts betrayed an immaturity, their work flourished on completing 'The Last Time' in 1965. The first in a series of excellent singles, including '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', 'Get Off Of My Cloud' (both 1965) and 'Paint It Black' (1966), Richards' riffs provided the cornerstone to a sound which relied on atmosphere, rather than melody, for effect. Despite this, his name was attached toToday's Pop Symphony, wherein the Aranbee Pop Symphony Orchestra performed contemporary pop hits under his 'direction'. The project was doubtlessly inspired by manager Andrew Loog Oldham, as it mirrored his own similar ventures, but the album was nonetheless the first to bear Richards' name without the Stones. The group survived what was, for the Stones, an awkward psychedelic era (and its attendant arrests) by reconnecting with R&B, which had provided their initial inspiration. Richard's riffs for 'Jumping Jack Flash' (1968), 'Honky Tonk Women' (1969) and 'Brown Sugar' (1971) were instantly recognizable and their international success enhanced an artistically fertile period. Richard's drug dependency, which would bedevil the guitarist throughout the 70s, blighted his private life, but musically there continued to be several highlights including Exile On Main Street, a much-lauded album recorded at his French villa, and Some Girls, the group's controversial post-punk set ...
(Mr. D's Keith Richards Home Page): As founding member and principal guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Richard occupies a unique place in rock's pantheon. Although not a recognized frontman, his incisive rhythm work, initially modelled on Chuck Berry, has provided the template for many of his group's finest moments. He became the partner of Mick Jagger when a need for original material arose, and although their early efforts betrayed an immaturity, their work flourished on completing 'The Last Time' in 1965. The first in a series of excellent singles, including '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', 'Get Off Of My Cloud' (both 1965) and 'Paint It Black' (1966), Richards' riffs provided the cornerstone to a sound which relied on atmosphere, rather than melody, for effect. Despite this, his name was attached toToday's Pop Symphony, wherein the Aranbee Pop Symphony Orchestra performed contemporary pop hits under his 'direction'. The project was doubtlessly inspired by manager Andrew Loog Oldham, as it mirrored his own similar ventures, but the album was nonetheless the first to bear Richards' name without the Stones. The group survived what was, for the Stones, an awkward psychedelic era (and its attendant arrests) by reconnecting with R&B, which had provided their initial inspiration. Richard's riffs for 'Jumping Jack Flash' (1968), 'Honky Tonk Women' (1969) and 'Brown Sugar' (1971) were instantly recognizable and their international success enhanced an artistically fertile period. Richard's drug dependency, which would bedevil the guitarist throughout the 70s, blighted his private life, but musically there continued to be several highlights including Exile On Main Street, a much-lauded album recorded at his French villa, and Some Girls, the group's controversial post-punk set ...
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