Seventy – one years old …

That is the age of Keith Richards.

Now – for most of us, that is equivalent to four hundred and six. Richards has lived beyond expectations. Richards has lived beyond anything that sums up logic.

Does a man (machine) in the position of seemingly able to survive any type of self – induced chemical warfare sit down and write a list of resolutions for a New Year? Does the guy know how to write?

For mere mortals – such a list may contain items such as;

A) Quit smoking

B) Quit drinking.

C) Quit smoking and drinking.

If the above items were ever jotted down by the Stones guitarist – safe to say; FAIL!

Mr. Richards is not a quitter …

Time and again, year after year, a list is made by the ‘human riff’ with great expectations. One day; satisfaction may be obtained.

This year? Check out the list. What are his chances?

10. Quit climbing coconut trees.

9. No more snorting dead relative’s ashes!

8. Cut back the six ‘tastes’ of heroin a month to a healthier portion of five four three two …. ‘one’ …

7. Button up shirt in public!

6. No more ‘one drink’ nights with Ronnie. No more nights with Ronnie!

5. No more tossing televisions off hotel balconies when on tour! ( or home for that matter )

4. No more groupies younger than my daughters!

3. Make a point to speak to Mick during concerts!

2. Quit hiding Charlie’s drumsticks!

and Keith Richards’ number one New Year’s resolution?

1. Do a follow up on that 1969 doctor’s appointment !!