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The text of the entry was: Did you know ... that the riff for "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", the Rolling Stones' first number-one hit, came to Keith Richards (pictured) in his sleep?
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Typo on date of son's SIDS death

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Death year should be the same as birth year but is missing a digit. 115.189.81.54 (talk) 05:15, 5 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Fixed.★Trekker (talk) 08:17, 5 January 2025 (UTC)Reply

Keith Richards honored with Governor’s Award of Excellence

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Source: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/fairfield/rolling-stones-guitarist-keith-richards-honored-with-governors-award-of-excellence/

WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Legendary rock guitarist Keith Richards is the first person to be honored with the Governor’s Award of Excellence in Connecticut.

The honor celebrates Connecticut residents who epitomize creativity, passion and generosity. The Rolling Stones guitarist has lived in Connecticut since 1985 and supports local organizations like Sphere in Ridgefield and the Prospect Theater. Richards was presented with the award and a “key to the state” at Westport Library. 199.15.128.151 (talk) 05:39, 6 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Here is another link with more details: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/rock-legend-honored-inaugural-governors-award-for-excellence/3513428/ 199.15.128.151 (talk) 05:42, 6 March 2025 (UTC)Reply