Keith Richards, the iconic Rolling Stones guitarist, has carved out a legendary status in rock music. His distinctive guitar playing and songwriting have been integral to the band’s success over several decades. Renowned for his innovative approach to music and his indomitable spirit, Richards has become a symbol of rock and roll endurance. As of 2023, his career with the Rolling Stones and his solo projects have contributed to a net worth of $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. It reflects his immense impact on the music industry.
Career & Accolades: A Rock and Roll Icon
Group shot of English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones posed in 1968. Clockwise from top left: Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones (1942-1969), Mick jagger and Keith Richards. (Photo by Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns)
Keith Richards’ journey with the Rolling Stones began in the early 1960s. He quickly became known for his rhythmic guitar riffs and creative songwriting. Collaborating closely with Mick Jagger, Richards co-wrote many of the Stones’ greatest hits. These include “Satisfaction,” “Gimme Shelter,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” His ability to blend different musical genres, from blues to rock, has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Beyond the Stones, Richards has explored other musical ventures, including solo albums that showcase his versatility as a musician.
Personal Life: Beyond The Stage
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of British rock group The Rolling Stones. At Kings Bench Walk, after being released on bail on drug charges. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Offstage, Richards’ life has been as colorful and eventful as his music career. Known for his hard-living lifestyle in his younger years, he navigated various personal challenges, including legal issues and health scares. His autobiography, Life, offers an intimate look at his experiences and enduring passion for music. Richards’ commitment to his family, including his long-term partnership with Patti Hansen and his children, adds a personal dimension to his public persona.
Impact & Legacy: The Influence Of A Rock Legend
Portrait of British musician Keith Richards, New York, New York, September 22, 1987. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Reflecting on Keith Richards’ $500 million net worth in 2023, his legacy extends far beyond his financial success. As a founding member of the Rolling Stones, he has influenced generations of musicians and music enthusiasts. His innovative guitar techniques, charismatic stage presence, and contributions to the rock genre have cemented his place as one of the most influential musicians of our time.
It was a star-studded night on tonight’s broadcast of Saturday Night Live. While Bad Bunny was certainly the star of the show, some of his special friends swung by, amping up the razzle-dazzle.
In a hilarious sketch, Bunny and Marcello Hernandez star in a novela called El Pasion De Las Padillas. And as with any novela, the stakes and drama were at a high. In the sketch, Bowen Yang directs a scene, which Bunny and Hernandez just can seem to get right. In tandem with the filming, Punkie Johnson further delivers on the comedy with her misunderstandings of Spanish, which lead to some quick-witted jokes, and ultimately, Johnson’s own show.
But shortly before, as drama ensues between Bunny and Hernandez, whose characters are playing brothers in the scene, the patriarch of the Padillas arrives to set. The father? The one and only Rolling Stones lead vocalist Mick Jagger.
Last Friday, Bunny released his fifth studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, which has since received much acclaim. This weekend, Jagger is also riding a high with his Rolling Stones bandmates, as the British rockstars just released their 26th album, Hackney Diamonds.
Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.
Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of July below.
Rolling Stones — Forty Licks (Reissue)
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The Rolling Stones are bringing their 2002 compilation album Forty Licks to digital formats for the first time, but more relevant here is its debut on vinyl. The collection, originally released to mark the band’s 40th anniversary, was released as a limited edition four-disc, 180-gram black vinyl version, all in a wide spined gatefold sleeve.
Even excluding her iconic work with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks has had a hell of a career with her solo work. Her solo debut came in 1981, and now that project and everything since has been compiled in a new box set, along with Rarities, a compilation of, you guessed it, rarities, which are only available in this release.
In case you haven’t been a music consumer at all this year: In 2023, hip-hop is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary, and there have been plenty of observances to honor the occasion. One example is a compilation of hits from across the genres history, featuring songs from icons past and present, like A Tribe Called Quest, Travis Scott, Wu-Tang Clan, and 21 Savage.
If you have a vinyl copy of Pretzel Logic, it’s likely old and worn out, as the album hasn’t been released on vinyl in over three decades. Now, though, it’s been pressed again, and the album has even been remastered from the original analogue tapes for the occasion.
R.E.M. — Around The Sun and Collapse Into Now (Reissues)
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Two major albums in R.E.M.’s discography have been out of print for a while, but now they’re getting fresh vinyl pressings. Limited editions of Around The Sun and Collapse Into Now are available exclusively on R.E.M.’s website: The latter is pressed on opaque white vinyl, while the former comes on milky clear vinyl and comes with exclusive merch.
Sublime — 40oz. To Freedom (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)
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Sublime’s self-titled third album was what saw the group break out in a major way, but their earlier work has since become beloved as well. Now their debut, 40oz. To Freedom, is the rock album of the month over at Vinyl Me, Please, so it comes pressed on lovely blue vinyl and with a new listening notes booklet.
Pantera is about as iconic as it gets when it comes to metal, and now fans can cherish their journey with a new box set collecting all of their albums. This isn’t just a standard vinyl reissue, as these are picture discs featuring the corresponding cover art, making this the most definitive and aesthetically pleasing way to experience Pantera on vinyl.
Brian May + Friends — Star Fleet Project (Reissue)
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In 1983, Brian May + Friends dropped Star Fleet Project, and the “+ Friends” joining the Queen guitarist was an esteemed roster featuring Eddie Van Halen. The project is 40 years old now and it got an anniversary edition, about which May said, “It’s been very exciting to open up the vault to find these tapes where, in the blink of an eye, I’m trading licks with my friends including the fantastic Ed Van Halen. It’s highly emotional, especially since Ed is sadly no longer around. We have since also lost Phil [Chen] — so the rest of us cherish these fleeting moments together.”
Into It. Over It.’s Intersections was a major release in the emo revival of the 2010s, and now this important album is ten years old. So, it just got pressed on vinyl for the first time in years and Into It. Over It. is going to spend some time on the road celebrating the album with live shows this fall.
It may not feel like it quite yet, but Halloween is just around the corner. That makes now the perfect time to grab the new vinyl edition of the Wednesday soundtrack. Danny Elfman and Chris Bacon’s music comes pressed on striking “purple goth with smokey shadow” vinyl alongside big, gorgeous art from the hit show.
Last month, Rolling Stones dropped their list of the 200 greatest hip hop albums of all time. The ranking of many albums sparked outrage, with the publication putting recently released albums over certified classics. One ranking that caught a lot of attention was Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion Of Privacy at number 16 on the list. In a new interview with Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast, the “Hot Sh*t” rapper called the ranking a “setup.”
“They was dragging me like ‘How dare them put Cardi before Nas.’ … I was like, oh my goodness. I just woke up and I’m getting my ass dragged. I didn’t even ask for this,” Cardi said.
While Cardi agreed with many of the people who were frustrated with the ranking, she also reintegrated how impactful her album was.
“I understand that but it’s like, b*tch, I ain’t motherf*cking ask for it,” Cardi said. “You know, I understand that people feel a certain type of way. But don’t try to disrespect me or my work or my album because your mother was listening to my shit, your b*tch was driving, listening to f*cking ‘Be Careful.’ All y’all b*tches, all y’all h*es. So it’s like, don’t even try it.”
Cardi went on to say how her debut album is “classic” in its own right, but Rolling Stones ranking of the album was a “setup.”
“Yeah, it was, like, a setup. … Rolling Stone, you trying to set me up,” Cardi said. “You got my ass dragged on a fucking Tuesday for no reason.”
