He made it through the 1970s because he was an intelligent junkie and quite scared of overdosing. Keef never overindulged or went off drugs for extended intervals. He maintained a steady pace and shied away from needles.
Maybe the sound quality, makes it sound like a game of Chinese whispers or something in that sort of way, you think Kieth is looking back at this in his spare time
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Keith is the quintessential heroin chic rockstar. This man got to live the dope high eutopia, all while writing classic records, and didn't end up a tragedy, but rather, has existed into to old age to tell the tale.... if that doesn't make you legend, I don't know what does. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
His book is great. If I remember correctly, he said IF you're going to do heroin, only get the quality gear and when you need to come off it, go to a warm climate to go cold turkey. I'm going to have to give it another read now.
@Nerdy old white Guy I've gone through withdrawal quite a few times. It got to the point that as soon as just the yawns started I'd panic because I knew what was in store for me. God I hate that feeling, you're in a twilight zone feeling like you'll never be happy again. I don't know what's worse, the physical or mental pain but both together you feel like death. Wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy. Glad you got out of the shit mate, it takes an iron will. All the best 👍
@Nerdy old white Guy yep and you're not thinking about getting high or off your head...you just want to feel better. That anxiety and pain turning into total relaxation. Comfortably numb.
All kidding aside ... Keith is one of the most articulate musicians out there. He never wastes a word. Obviously a very intelligent guy along with not being too shabby on the guitar and in the writing department to boot.
Spot on, even whilst high on "H" Keith is still able to converse in a very articulate manner. His autobiography "Life" is a superb social study of history and music.
He did a lot of drugs, but some of his exploits have become the stuff of urban legends. His persona is more the result of being extremely uncomfortable and shy during interviews.
Stoned out of his mind and yet all is operational. Rolling Stones, indeed, not only. Today we can see it in ways it simply was not possible at the time. I love Keith. He is so authentic and humble.
Keith said in his autobiography that there was YEARS when he only slept a few hours a week, so he estimates that he has ben conscious for two lifetimes…. Legend.
It's most likely not true. You can do that for a while if you have access to high-end drugs (which Keith had of course). But after two weeks, tops, your body will need some rest. But it's a good story.
@@felixfranzen7318 It is true that he would indeed not sleep for 5/6 days at a time regularly during the 70's! It's the people who tried to emulate him who fell by the wayside!
God, this was really riveting. The whole tone of the delivery was hilarious but the discussion was amazing, Keith is incredibly thoughtful and takes his art seriously, how awesome
Whispering Bob was the best in the business at drawing out authenticity in big celebrities, everyone he’s interviewed really respected him. His interview with Lennon was brilliant.
My favorite Keith Richards' quote from an old issue of Creem magazine in the 70s, "Do whatever you like. Just don't touch me." He's a classic!!!!! Rock on Keef!!!!!
It defies all logic. All through the 70s no one would have been the least surprised to hear on the TV that he had died. It was expected. But he's still alive even now!
i love Keith [as an artist] its incredible to think the whole of Pirates of a Caribbean owes him a huge royalty check. Best thing is his nod to stu [our fav pianist] I am waiting for the movie about stu.
One of my favorite Keith Richards interviews of all time. True story...Keith had done some smack while while waiting to go on for the interview with Bob, but proceeded to nod-off. He was so out of it that they couldn't wake him up for almost two hours. Bob Harris was so pissed, but obviously was the proper English gentlemen, as evident from the interview.
@@xdef1ne - OMG, that event happened so many years ago (1974). I think it might have been from a Bob Harris interview latter in the 1970s. Keith might have also discussed it as well, in a subsequent interview.
@@Khaufnak. Then that’s what she should have said, you dumb fuck, instead of using a word everyone uses but no one uses right. Sorry if that’s a problem with you. And speaking of assholes, how are you?
@@eljefehuevon54 Iconic is defined as ‘of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon.’ When she said his voice is iconic, she wasn't wrong. Language evolves, man, and this is RU-vid. Ease up a little.
Keith was already doing ASMR in the 70s before it became popular, his voice is one of those that would make you want to wrap up warm in a blanket and snuggle down
I love the way Keith can say words like "Innumerable" so easily whilst "refreshed". But then he's always been an incredibly articulate man, a lover of words. God Bless Him!
I love this man 🥰 how he can keep it so together despite his trance like state, and he’s got the best sense of humor, he made me laugh a couple of times. I would of loved to have taken a shot with him and just hang out. He’s funny and cool. God bless Keith Richards! 🇬🇧he’s a national treasure.
I never imagined that Keith was a functioning dope addict in his early years, this is an incredible interview to see him handle it and be so composed, he's fantastic even now I'm inspired
Why is it, that the only thing people ever seem to comment on about Keith Richards, is his 'druggy image', and how he'll never die, etc etc. Strange how no one ever makes mention of the many great songs he's written and played on, or his musical abilities and his stunning skill as a guitarist? Well ok... forget about that part about 'stunning skill as a guitarist'.
Great comment mate, purely because a large majority seem to be attracted to hit songs and the whole sex, drugs rock n roll image rather than having patience and exploring artists for their talent and contribution. Many great people in history have struggled with issues and addiction, best not let that define them as human.
Maybe not stunning skill as a guitarist, but the man has written some of the most classic and recognizable riffs in rock history. The only men who are in the same stratosphere with riff writing are Page, Iommi, and Hendrix
Yes. Hendrix knew the Stones well, and was very friendly with Mick, Keith and Brian. But was probably, the closest to Brian, who introduced the jimi Hendrix Experience when they played Monterey in 1967.
He claims he never "put the moves" on women; they always make the first move. But a while later he adds, well you know you look at them a certain way and so on... lmao
KR's eyes are pinned and he's about to merge with his chair, but he's coherent and entertaining, just a great guest. Is Harris flying, too, or sympathetically resonating at Keith's frequency?
Meine Fresse.......das Keith noch lebt ist wirklich unfassbar...... Gott sei Dank ! Wie stark er damals abhängig war sieht man an den Zähnen und den Augen......
Damn it actually hurts me to see Keith like that .. the dude is a genius just saw the stones in Paris .. I'm so happy he made it and got clean .. no one deserves to live like this. Much love my brother. Best rock n roll band of all time with Led Zeppelin
Everyone talks about how amazing it is that Kieth is still alive after all the years of doing drugs, drinking and smoking. Because he's in the limelight it seems it's amazing, which it is. In reality, he's an exceptional case. 95% of people who've lived this lifestyle are dead.
I think he survived because he was doing what he wanted. It's my opinion the people who do what they want are healthier and long lived, compared to angry, frustrated people. I'm convinced that getting your own way is probably the most important thing for your health. Being angry and denied makes people literally ill.
Yeah, early '72, while recording Exile in the south of France, Keith switched from snorting heroin (which he did from 1968) to mainlining. Not coincidentally, his health plunged and he was zonked out for awhile.
It’s the land of bad teeth and whispering! But “hail, hail” Keith! I’m so glad your still here and rockin’. Your still inspirational to me both as a musician and a man. ✌️
@@underground5220 I will forever echo this sentiment. On drugs, other than psychedelics, I was useless musically. All I could do was stay stagnant, and after quitting it's taken more time than I'd like to admit to get back to where I was before starting drugs. What I will say is that the experience has given me the soul-pain necessary to create new material.
The most imitated rock star in the world. He’s got the copyright, right ?!? Johnny Thunder ? Gimme a break, please. This guy’s a cat. He’s got another 8 lives before taking a spliff with him in a coffin 😋 Love him so much !!!!
Keith is talking in his sleep, Bob Harris very careful not to wake him up. I´d love a third person to join and outwhisper them, then finally turn off the light.
Well ...his voice sound tired ....he's on heroin ....." i dont miss anything what happened ...cause you can't go back ...but ...god i used to love heroin but what junkie didnt" K. Richards 2011
Haha. No. But there are many more that overshadow him in terms of writing and composing. Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Prince, Bob Dylan… you name it. Mozart did not have any that would overshadow him in size - and even those that did in quality were not as successful as many others have been relative to KR in his time.
Saw the 77 some girls tour, of course just 1 show. They couldn't get on stage for 2 hours after scheduled start. F'n rocked it wild before the arena scene crackdowns.
