Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Keith Richards Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Patti Hansen and 80th Birthday

The Rolling Stones' guitarist commemorates personal milestones as the band gears up for a new North American tour.

  • Keith Richards, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Rolling Stones, celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with Patti Hansen, sharing a throwback photo from their wedding on Instagram.
  • The couple, who have been together since 1979, met at Studio 54 on Hansen's 23rd birthday and began dating nine months later.
  • Richards and Hansen have two children together, Theodora and Alexandra. Richards also has three children from his previous relationship with model Anita Pallenberg.
  • Richards turned 80 on the same day as his anniversary, marking two significant milestones.
  • The Rolling Stones recently released Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005, and will promote it with a new North American stadium tour starting in April.
Hero image