A Likely Story: Tom Waits' Original Poem to Keith RichardsKeith's friend and collaborator wrote a one-of-a-kind tribute to a one-of-a-kind guy
BY PATRICK DOYLE August 13, 20151
Tom Waits penned a poem, 'Keith Richards...' Lyle Bishop/NBC/Getty; Scott Legato/Getty
Keith Richards has played and sung on several of Tom Waits' albums, from 1985's
Rain Dogs to 2011's
Bad as Me. "He's a one-off lovely guy and one of the most original writers," Richards has said. For
Rolling Stone's special issue,
Keith Richards: The Ultimate Guide to His Music & Legend (on stands now), Keith's friend, collaborator and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer wrote this one-of-a-kind tribute to a one-of-a-kind guy. Richards' first solo album in 20 years,
Crosseyed Heart, is out September 18th.
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