Keith Richards Adapts to Arthritis, Rocks On

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered and star driven. Keith Richards, the 82-year-old Rolling Stones legend, opened up about arthritis hitting his hands hard. His knuckles have grown bigger, slowing him down on guitar, but he insists it does not hurt, just makes things trickier. Still, the rock icon has not hung up his axe. To keep riffing, Richards switched to guitars with wider fingerboards, letting his fingers glide easier. He sees it as a fresh challenge, not a roadblock, tweaking his style after over six decades of defining rock with those gritty rhythms. Fans and fellow musicians respect how he is adapting, a testament to the creativity that built the stones alongside Mick Jagger. His humor shines through, treating each session like a daily negotiation with his hands. The band crushed a North American tour last year, for their 2023 album Hackney Diamonds. Richards son Marlon says they have enough tracks for another record, fueled by their recent buzz. No massive tours on deck right now,

1:05due to the physical toll, but a rep made it clear in December 2025 they will hit stages when ready. With zero talk of retirement, Richards stays chill, dropping a upbeat New Year's message early this year, proving the fire still burns.