Rock and roll legend Keith Richards turns 80 today, and his comrades in The Rolling Stones aren't holding back on the birthday love! Lead vocalist Mick Jagger (80) led the charge, posting a heartfelt Instagram tribute to the guitar icon, along with a picture of the two looking swanky in shades. "Happy birthday Keith. Love, Mick," he penned.
Guitar extraordinaire Ron Wood (76) chimed in as well, sharing a series of candid photos of him and Richards laughing it up on Instagram. He decorated his posts with emojis and another heartfelt message, wishing Richards a 'happy 80th birthday.'
Paying their respects from beyond the grave was none other than the legendary drummer Charlie Watts (1941-2021). The Instagram page dedicated to his memory honored Richards with nostalgic pictures from days gone by and a touching quote from Watts, praising Richards' "vision" and "unchanging spirit."
In a rare move, Richards even extended a birthday wish to himself. His social media team took to Instagram to celebrate their boss’s special day, expressing their love and admiration for the guitar titan. Accompanying a picture of the rockstar, they wrote, “Happy Birthday Keith! We love and respect you and are honored to be on your team!”
Last but not least, The Rolling Stones’ official Instagram page shared a birthday lovefest of their own. They uploaded a video filled with clips of Richards in the studio, on stage, and during video shoots, accompanied by the powerhouse message, “Happy Birthday to the one and only. We wish you a very special day. Keep on rockin'.”
It’s the Rolling Stones' way of saying "I see you, Keith! Rock on!"
P.S. - It wasn’t just the band members who celebrated Richards’ 80th. Exactly 40 years ago, on December 18, 1983, Richards tied the knot with his beloved Patricia "Patti" Hansen (67). To mark the anniversary, he shared a photo of their Mexican beach wedding on Instagram, wishing her a happy anniversary and expressing his ongoing love.
