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Jul 18^th, 2012 at 4:37am

Jumpin' Jack who? Keith Richards finds it hard to remember Rolling Stone hits
By J J ANISIOBI
PUBLISHED: 01:45 EST, 18 July 2012

They have been together for just over 50 years and have released over 100 singles and over two dozen studio albums.
With such a long back catalogue it is no wonder that Keith Richards finds it hard to remember all the songs he has written.
The 68-year-old guitarist has revealed that he finds it hard to recall some of the many hits that he and Mick Jagger penned together.

The legend: Keith Richards, pictured in 2007, admitted his memory has failed him on some of Rolling Stones hits

Keith, who is well known for his rock star lifestyle and hard partying ways, has struggled in the past with addiction to alcohol and drugs.
Although the musical legend, who co-wrote Satisfaction, and Jumpin' Jack Flash, finds his memory is failing, his fingers are able to perform all the correct chords on their own.
Speaking to Absolute Radio, he said: 'When you kick off a song you say 'I can't remember how the middle bit goes,' but the fingers remember even if you don't.
'I don't practise as much as I should, probably. But now that we're putting the act together again I'm getting the chops back together.'

Forty licks: From left, Charlie Watts, Keith, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger have released over 100 singles

The Stones have already toured over 40 times but, are planning on hitting the road again to mark their 50 years in the business.
Their status as iconic rock stars has cemented them in history but, Keith also finds it hard to recall some memories.
He said: 'The middle's a bit blurry but the beginning's pretty clear, and so is now.
'I mean, lots of things are clear but they're not necessarily in the right order.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2175162/Keith-Richards-finds-hard-r...

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Heart Of Stone Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules Posts: 4,001 Charlottetown Prince Edward Is Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #1 - Jul 18^th, 2012 at 5:38am No mention of his hitting his head from that fall, just like to talk about about the drugs & booze, I had brain surgery in the late 90's & I have to take Dilantin to this day, but I never had any side effects from it, my memory is very good, giving up drinking really helped too, I know Keith takes Dilantin.
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SweetVirginia Rocks Off Regular Offline I know it's only rock 'n roll but I like it Posts: 1,428 NY Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #2 - Jul 18^th, 2012 at 9:28am Hopefully they will all forget how to play the hits, then we will really have a great show. "Spider and the Fly" or "Black Limousine", anyone?"
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Tumbling Dijs Rocks Off Regular Offline The Stones in a club is still the ultimate rush. Posts: 356 Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #3 - Jul 18^th, 2012 at 2:47pm SweetVirginia wrote on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 9:28am: Hopefully they will all forget how to play the hits, then we will really have a great show. "Spider and the Fly" or "Black Limousine", anyone?" Hear Hear!!
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Reply #4 - Jul 18^th, 2012 at 8:13pm

Tumbling Dijs wrote on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 2:47pm:

SweetVirginia wrote on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 9:28am:

Hopefully they will all forget how to play the hits, then we will really have a great show.
"Spider and the Fly" or "Black Limousine", anyone?"

Hear Hear!!

Interesting...I always thought it was "Here, Here"...

I wish Keith would forget that damn expression about "getting his CHOPS"...

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Bitch Rocks Off Regular Offline I always get my Rocks Off! Posts: 4,904 FL - USA Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #5 - Jul 18^th, 2012 at 8:29pm I guess KEEF doesnt sit around listening to all the Stones albums as we do. Maybe he should start playing the records jog his memory! Start from the earliest to the latest and everything in between, it will take hours and hours but KEEF certainly had the time over the past 6 years. Maybe he isnt a MICK fan.
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Reply #7 - Jul 19^th, 2012 at 1:58pm

Heart Of Stone wrote on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 5:38am:

No mention of his hitting his head from that fall, just like to talk about about the drugs & booze, I had brain surgery in the late 90's & I have to take Dilantin to this day, but I never had any side effects from it, my memory is very good, giving up drinking really helped too, I know Keith takes Dilantin.

Keith's mental faculties are fine. Being clean and sober helps.

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Gazza Unholy Trinity Admin Offline Rat Bastid "We piss anywhere, man.." Posts: 13,231 Belfast, UK Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #8 - Jul 19^th, 2012 at 2:27pm Talk about a quote being taken way out of context. That article makes it sound like he's bordering on being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Typical Daily Mail. The reality is somewhat different : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI406mLIdWs&feature=player_embedded#! (thanks to Gilbert'sGirl on IORR for the link)
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Pdog Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 6,130 aTx Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #9 - Jul 19^th, 2012 at 3:32pm load of rubbish.... do you remember something you did 30 years ago, and would now have to repeat it ,without practice? that's all he is saying, they distort it like he should wake up and be able to play Before They Make Me Run or Wild Horses.... ugh... I'm not even a musician, and I know this!!!
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gimmekeef Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 5,759 Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #10 - Jul 19^th, 2012 at 5:56pm I guess as long as Blondie remembers all is well..........bs story though
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corgi37 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,559 Aussie land Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #11 - Jul 20^th, 2012 at 4:13am I have a good memory, but my life between 27 - 33 is a complete blank.
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Gazza Unholy Trinity Admin Offline Rat Bastid "We piss anywhere, man.." Posts: 13,231 Belfast, UK Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #12 - Jul 20^th, 2012 at 2:55pm More drivel from the Mail today. They're like a rabid dog gnawing at a fucking bone Posted only for the sake that it exists. Large pinch of salt required before reading. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2176291/At-68-fingers-swollen-gnarl...
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Reply #13 - Jul 20^th, 2012 at 4:36pm

corgi37 wrote on Jul 20^th, 2012 at 4:13am:

I have a good memory, but my life between 27 - 33 is a complete blank.

it's like recipes I have cooked a hundred times, years pass, and I haven't made a certain meal... I need a cookbook and i'm probably going to fuck up a bit the first few times.... It just amazes me, that people think rockstars are always on.... the worst is when you see people sing a song to a person who wrote it, it's so lame.... and people must do it to the stones so much!!! no wonder they do drugs and die... people are annoying as fuck, especially reporters!!!

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Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits
Reply #16 - Jul 22^nd, 2012 at 1:26pm

Pdog wrote on Jul 20^th, 2012 at 4:36pm:

corgi37 wrote on Jul 20^th, 2012 at 4:13am:

I have a good memory, but my life between 27 - 33 is a complete blank.

it's like recipes I have cooked a hundred times, years pass, and I haven't made a certain meal... I need a cookbook and i'm probably going to fuck up a bit the first few times.... It just amazes me, that people think rockstars are always on.... the worst is when you see people sing a song to a person who wrote it, it's so lame.... and people must do it to the stones so much!!! no wonder they do drugs and die... people are annoying as fuck, especially reporters!!!

Keith's not only off dope these days, but he's also off booze. Charlie even alluded to that in an interview a couple of weeks ago.

In fact, when he attended the Stones' 50th anniversary bash at Somerset House last week, Keith was drinking water the entire time.

Who'd have ever imagined there'd ever be a Rolling Stones with BOTH Keith and Woody off alcohol AND drugs!

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Reply #17 - Jul 22^nd, 2012 at 3:38pm

Well when you are in your upper 60's and 70's I guess its time you start taking care of your body, it can only take so much abuse and they must have finally come to the realization that nobody lives forever. Both Ronnie & KEEF are still smoking cigarettes though, and thats the worst thing for them. Maybe thats next!

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corgi37 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,559 Aussie land Gender:	Re: Keith finds it hard to remember hits Reply #19 - Jul 23^rd, 2012 at 4:06am Not touring Australia for 22 years is the top 22 worst moments.
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