I get so tired of cheap jokes about Keith Richards. The dude was just so "right on it" on so many levels. (Please don't turn that last line into a drug joke.)

What is it that makes Keef so Classic and cool? Is it the tone he gets, is it his guitar tuning and playing style, or is it his attitude and vibe?

You probably can't seperate it out but feel free to weigh it.

I think its his attitude and vibe that forges his unique playing style. Hes the complete rock n roll package: he can sing, he can write and he can play. Keith is the ultimate rock n roll survivor, hes done it all and lived to tell about it

His kick ass rhythm skills and his kick ass tone in the late 60s and early 70s, and his bad ass attitude

I saw a quote the other day from him that says his method is: "5 strings, 2 fingers, 3 chords and an asshole".

haha, yeah i read that quote too. its funny how people think of him as some spaced out dude, but he's pretty bright and witty

it is the mysterious guitar wizardry genius that makes guys like him and joe perry sooooooooo awesome