The Rolling Stones' iconic guitarist Keith Richards has defied the odds once again – this time, by becoming a great-grandfather at the ripe age of 82. The new addition to his family is a little bundle of joy named Luna Richards-Von Bismarck, who's brought an extra spring in his step and a mischievous twinkle to his eye. Richards' love for life – and his family – knows no bounds, but he's been wise enough to listen to his body and take things easy, having kicked the smoking habit six years ago.
For decades, the music world wrote off Keith Richards as a reckless, hard-living rock star who'd burn out before burning up. But Richards has consistently proved them wrong, outliving many of his peers and critics in the process. He's a man who's learned to pace himself, taking it easy when he needs to – though that doesn't mean he's lost any of his legendary edge.
The Rolling Stones are also back on the music map with their brand-new album 'Foreign Tongues', which promises to be a real game-changer. With tracks dating back two decades and others recorded in recent weeks, this collection showcases the band's incredible staying power – not to mention their continued creative spark. Mick Jagger has been working overtime, churning out new material at an astonishing rate.
One of the standout tracks is 'Ringing Hollow', a biting critique of American politics that's as incendiary as it is poetic. With lyrics like 'Lady Liberty don't look so good when she's wearing a scowl,' Jagger is taking aim squarely at the darker side of the US – and making some pointed commentary in the process.
The sheer fact that The Rolling Stones are still churning out new music nearly three years after their last album is testament to their enduring commitment to their craft. 'Foreign Tongues' blends old with new, and promises to be a must-listen for anyone who's ever been touched by their music – which is, let's face it, just about everyone.