Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born in Dartford. He attended primary school with Mick Jagger for several years. They later met up again, and went on to be founding members of the Rolling Stones.
Keith's mother, Eliza Richards, was a socialist politician. See the post about Waltham Forest Town Hall to understand why the Richards were living in Dartford.
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Keith Richards
6 Spielman Road. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones spent his teen years in...
This plaque was located here for a short time. Although English Heritage is c...
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