Keith Richards, 81, Reflects on $500M Legacy: 'Marrying Patti and Joining The Rolling Stones the Best Decisions of My Life' 🎸❤️💰

Keith Richards, legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, is celebrating his 80th birthday with a life full of success, wealth, and personal joy. With a net worth estimated at $500 million, Richards credits two life-changing decisions for his happy and rewarding retirement: marrying Patti Hansen and joining The Rolling Stones.

Richards' rise to fame began in the early 1960s when he co-founded The Rolling Stones alongside Mick Jagger.

The band’s blues-influenced rock sound and Richards’ iconic guitar work quickly propelled them to global fame. Through the years, The Rolling Stones produced countless hit albums, performed across the globe, and cemented their status as rock legends. Richards’ role as both a guitarist and songwriter was crucial to the group’s long-lasting popularity.

Beyond his music career, Richards’ personal life played a vital role in his fulfillment. In 1983, he married Patti Hansen, a well-known actress and model. Their lasting marriage brought Richards deep stability and happiness. He has often credited Hansen for her steadying influence, calling their relationship a cornerstone of his life.

“The best decision I ever made in my life was marrying Patti Hansen and joining The Rolling Stones,” Richards said, underscoring how these two pivotal choices deeply shaped his success and contentment.