Watch Keith Richards Jams Backstage Stoned

Keith Richards‘ life is nothing short of extraordinary, a real-life drama that could easily headline a movie titled Surviving Life. As the iconic guitarist for The Rolling Stones, Richards has become a symbol of rock and roll in all its wildest excesses, enduring a relentless cycle of self-abuse that many thought would be his downfall. Yet, despite decades of heavy drinking, smoking, snorting, and shooting up, Richards remains a living testament to both the fragility and resilience of the human body. And he clearly proved everyone wrong that this wild lifestyle would cut his life short.

Richards’ kind of life has been notoriously reckless, marked by its extravagant combination of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. This heady mix, once the hallmark of his existence, has now become a remarkable part of his legend. At 80, it’s nothing short of astonishing that the rock legend is still performing, defying the odds that might have claimed others long ago. Well, maybe his survival is not just because of sheer luck. Maybe it’s a reflection of his unyielding spirit, or perhaps having exceptional metabolism, or even genes. Who knows, he’s still rocking hard well at his age.

Despite surviving numerous brushes with death, Richards continues to defy expectations. His deep passion for music and his unparalleled connection to the rock and roll lifestyle still capture fans and audiences today. As it comes with age, the rock icon has hinted before of planning to shift his approach to life and dialing back his notorious habits.

No doubt that this icon enjoyed his years of living the wild rock n’ roll scene. While this truly defined him, he may have come to a point of reassessing and perhaps embracing a more balanced approach to life, no matter how excessively he started his career.

Watch his backstage performance below.