Keith Richards, born on December 18, 1943, in Dartford, is a British guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer, universally known as a founding member and guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Alongside Mick Jagger, he formed one of the most prolific songwriting partnerships in music history, writing countless rock classics such as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Gimme Shelter," "Paint It, Black," and "Start Me Up." His guitar style, characterized by the use of open tunings and the creation of indelible riffs, has defined the band's sound and influenced generations of musicians. In addition to his work with the band, he has released several solo albums, primarily with the project The X-Pensive Winos. As a member of the Rolling Stones, Richards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and, along with Jagger, into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1993. He is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists and one of the most iconic figures in rock music.