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Inside Keith Richards’ debauched years of drug use and his love for heroin
- Keith Richards’ drug years are traced from the late 1960s through the 1970s, including heroin and cocaine use and major personal and career impacts.
- Richards survived near-fatal electrocution in 1965 when his mic was ungrounded and his guitar strings shorted the amp.
- Villa Nellcôte on the French Riviera became a drug-fueled residence for Richards in 1971, drawing dealers into the Stones’ orbit.
- A tour doctor supplied drugs during the 1972 tour, complicating Richards’ detox efforts.
- Richards faced multiple drug-related arrests between 1967 and 1978, including a notable 1977 UK court appearance.
- The band’s dynamic suffered as Richards’ behavior became erratic during the 1970s tours.
- Richards attempted detox efforts, including a seven-day sleep detox with Gram Parsons, before relapsing.
- Richards eventually married Patti Hansen and managed to wean himself off hard drugs, though he still drinks occasionally.
- As of 2025, Richards remains active in music, with occasional performances and a public acknowledgment of sobriety limits.
- Richards publicly stated he quit smoking in 2020 and now consumes hashish, cannabis, and occasional alcohol.
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