A rollercoaster timewarp to the golden age of rock’n’roll, the sensational news is that Keith Richards, the mesmerising maestro whose fingers wove magic on the strings of his guitar for the legendary band Rolling Stones, is toasting to his 80th spin around the sun. In an age that seems to be devouring its legends with a ghoulish zest, it's a heartening reality that Richards and his longtime partner in rhythm, Mr. Mick Jagger, are still around, and not just content with surviing, but thriving!
They've been comrade-in-arms since the halcyon days of their teenagehood, a musical mélange that has culminated in a narrative enriched by undying vigor, unyielding talent and unforeseen longevity. Richards' spellbinding creation, the unmistakable intro riff on the Stones' chartbuster 'Satisfaction', is still just as electrifying today as it was six decades ago when it was first strummed. A bit of a reality check, isn't it, dear readers?
Beginning in their teens, the duo weathered the stormy seas of the music industry, leaving behind a success-filled trail marked by timeless classics and unforgettable performances. Fast forward to the present day, the stone continues to roll as the iconic band gears up for their Hackney Diamonds tour next year—proving age is just a number when it comes to rock and roll.
In a twist that is sure to evoke a chuckle or two, the tour is sponsored by none other than the AARP - the American Association of Retired Persons. The exceptional thing about rock, after all, is that it knows no age. The thought of a band whose young members once personified the image of youthful rebellion, now being sponsored by an organization for retired persons is a fascinating paradox that couldn’t have been written better by the fickle hand of fate. It's a delightful blend of irony and charm that could only make one marvel at the delightful unpredictability of life's symphony. Yes, 80, cakes and candles, and yet, the Stones keep rolling!
