Keith Richards, Lorne Michaels and Rolling Stones

How Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Exit Prison Following Rolling Stones' “SNL” Hosting Gig
Richards most recently made an appearance at the sketch show's 50th anniversary special Lorne Michaels once helped keep Keith Richards out of prison. According to an excerpt shared by Entertainment Weekly from the biography Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison,
“It took us a while”: The first Rolling Stones song Keith Richards was proud of
Keith Richards and Mick Jagger wrote a wealth of groundbreaking rock songs for The Rolling Stones, but it took them a while to find their feet as songwriters.
Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Dodge Life in Prison
Lorne Michaels testified as a character witness on Keith Richards' behalf as the Stones guitarist faced serious drug charges in Canada in 1978.
How Lorne Michaels helped keep Keith Richards from a life sentence after the Rolling Stones hosted “SNL ”(exclusive)
Saturday Night Live kicked off its fourth season in 1978 with one of the show's most unconventional emcees to date, the entire Rolling Stones band, pulling double duty as host and musical guest. But what transpired after the episode was just as surprising as the hosting choice.
How SNL Creator Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Avoid Life in Prison
Lorne Michaels once saved Keith Richards from receiving a life sentence in Canadian prison, and no, that's not a scrapped 'SNL' skit.
The artist Keith Richards called the foundation of his playing: “What I was chasing as a young man”
Keith Richards may have one of the best guitarists in modern rock, but he knew he was standing on the shoulders of his own ...
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Keith Richards’ Epic Loves: From Boho Wild Days to 41 Years of Marriage
Keith Richards will forever be the king of rock-star debauchery, and at 81, the Rolling Stones guitarist is a living legend.
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The Rock Star Who Almost Replaced Keith Richards in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
For one brief moment in film history, the Prince of Darkness almost beat out Keith Richards for a role in 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' ...
Sharon Osbourne Regrets Stopping Ozzy From Auditioning for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Sharon Osbourne revealed to Billy Corgan what she considers the “biggest mistake” she ever made on Ozzy's behalf.
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SNL50: The Anniversary Special
The Anniversary Special" at Rockefeller Plaza on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in New York. (Photo by /Invision/AP) ...
The blues legend Keith Richards was intimidated by: “It was overpowering”
There was only one person who could intimidate Keith Richards as one day he met his all-time musical idol and inspiration and ...
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Keith Richards celebrates 50 years of 'SNL'
Keith Richards draws parallels between the longevity of "Saturday Night Live" and the Rolling Stones. (Feb. 17) Here's the ...
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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Steve Martin, Paul Simon, and Keith Richards
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share highlights from SNL’s 50th anniversary special.