Chuck Berry Punched Keith Richards in the Face

Jimmy chats with Keith Richards about the inspiration behind his children's book, Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar, and how Keith became one of Chuck Berry's biggest hits.

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Chuck Berry Punched Keith Richards in the Face

[NothingMaster]

"That's one of Chuck's biggest hits." What a great punchline! Keith's a legend, in more ways than one. May you keep on rockin' for many more years to come.

[MatthewOnBoard]

You know, every time you have a cigarette God takes one year off your life and gives it to Keith Richards...

[NewarkBay]

Keith Richards comes across so well. A gentleman with a good sense of humor.

[lamontprospect]

Deep down, what a warm-hearted musician. I'm sure he's had his scuffles and his ups and downs, but at least with this interview, you see quite a warm, personable, sensitive and intelligent musician.

[jewman]

The fact that this man is still alive is a biological phenomenon. Gotta love Keith Richards.

[salleo]

Keith Richards looks like he could be Keith Richards father.

[iMr.Jetpacks]

The fact that he has much love for Chuck Berry after being punched in the face by him, shows me that Keith is a REAL MAN

[xyguen]

Time brings along a bit of humbleness, a bit of simpleness and mainly wisdom all together packed already in this man Keith Richards.

[TemporaryFamineShip]

Benjamin Franklin also punched Keith Richards in the face.

[soldierprophesy]

I heard that Keith went to the doctor for some tests and they found blood in his heroine stream.

[obviouslythbeliever]

Jimmy Fallon can ruin any moment, no matter how precious

[Stiveune]

-How old are you ?
Keith Richards : Yes.

[joebowles]

Is this the longest Keith has ever went without a cigarette?

[Losrandir]

The guy survived a Chuck Berry punch. That is pretty hardcore.

[gracemariepabriga]

Keith is such a character! He really has a good sense of humor! Love yah, Keith & God bless :)

[zwarupa]

Keith must be one of the nicest, kindest person who lives. What a man, there is no mountain bigger than him.

[briancox]

Keith is one of the nicest and sweetest guys in rock history. He a genuinely nice person and a very giving fellow. Beyond that, he's one of the greatest songwriters to ever live. Much love and respect to this genius. He's true rock royalty.

[AYRYZIGER]

"how Keith became one of Chuck Berry's biggest hits." haha

[carolynmcmickle]

Keith has a good heart. I’m glad he’s still with us. Cheers, mate! Love your guitar work with Lee spike Perry, Heavy Voodoo ❤️

[paulmarshall]

I love it when rockers sober up, hilarious stories. Self-deprecating anecdotes are great