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David Richards - Biography

Biography a Richards: The life story of the legendary guitarist and founder of The Rolling Stones

David Robert Johnson Richards, commonly known as David Richards, is a name that is forever inscribed in the history of rock and roll. This talented musician and guitarist has become one of the key figures in the music industry, and his influence on rock music remains immeasurable. In this biography, we will delve into the life and career history of David Richards to better understand his contribution to music and his attentive attitude to art.

David was born on 18 December 1943 in Dartford, Kent, England. His family was connected to music and there was always music in David's house. His father was a blues fan and his mother played piano. This environment from the beginning made music an important part of David Richards' life.

However, a real passion for music came to David when he first heard rhythm and blues. The genre became his passion, and he began playing guitar, trying to replicate the sounds and reefs that so inspired him. He was trained on guitar by his grandfather and later joined various bands and music projects.

The fateful moment in David Richards's life occurred when he met Mick Jagger in 1960. Together with Jagger and other musicians, they founded a group that later became known as The Rolling Stones. It was in this band that David Richards made his real breakthrough as a guitarist and composer.

He became one of the main songwriters for The Rolling Stones, and his guitar riffs became the band's signature sound. Songs written by Richards and Jagger include hits such as "Paint It Black," "Sympathy for the Devil," "Start Me Up" and many others.