An astute reader and fan of Anita Pallenberg commented on our item about her and led us to a site devoted to the Rolling Stones muse. We were particularly fascinated by this old photo of the audience at the London premier of The Beatles’ 1968 movie “Yellow Submarine.” Anita and Keith are in the second row. How many celebrities of yesteryear can you spot in the crowd?
Keith Richards showed up at the Scream 2009 Awards as laid back as ever. Johnny Depp introduced a filmed tribute to Keith and presented him with a Rock Immortal Award. Still a man of few words, Keith’s speech was a quick thank you. Despite his youthful indiscretions, Keith and his wife Patti Hansen have had a surprisingly long 26 year marriage.
Keith Richards and some of his cute rock n’ roll family went to the premier of Johnny Depp’s movie Sweeney Todd in New York. Why the UK’s Daily mail compares Keith’s looks to Freddie Kruger is beyond us, but his wife Patti Hansen and daughter Alexandra more than make up for it.
Day by day, Amy Winehouse reminds us more and more of Keith Richards. Keep in mind we love Keith and this is NOT an insult – just a warning. Surely Amy is this century’s version of a hard partying rockstar. And there IS an eerie resemblance. Amy, this is what you could look like in a few decades if you don’t slow down! And while we’re on the subject of Keith – does he seem like he’s got arthritis in his hands?
One more reason to love Keith Richards : He hates to wear anything that looks new or stylish or “designery.” His wardrober for the Rolling Stones current tour, Robert Carey-Williams , says “You can’t just present a new shirt on a hanger for Keith to wear. Richards would much rather discover a garment wadded up in a corner. Sometimes you have to leave clothes about, as opposed to offering them to him.”
Equally eccentric Johnny Depp has long admired Richards’ style and talent for wearing scarves. Depp modelled the look of his camp character in “Pirates of the Caribbean” after Keith. They’ve become such close friends that Keith likes to have the actor break in his shoes before he puts them on. And Johnny doesn’t mind scuffing up the shoes for his buddy at least they’re not too small.