One of the most prolific guitar players in the world, Keith Richards has revealed how he had to evolve after suffering from a common condition that has left his hands ‘gnarled’

Both are a match made in musical heaven, and rumour has it he owns 1,000 of the stringed instruments that catapulted him to rock stardom in the early Sixties. Richards was an original member of the six-strong group, led by the gritty vocals of mick The group gained huge popularity, finding their musical stride with hits including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (July 1965), “Ruby Tuesday” (March 1967) and “Honky Tonk Women” (August 1969).

After an almost two-decade-long hiatus from producing original content, The Rolling Stones made a long-awaited comeback, launching their 24th studio album, Hackney Diamonds, late last year. With global acclaim

Once more, farout magazine revealed that Richards has developed a type of arthritis that significantly restricts his ability to play the guitar, even though he could insure his hands for millions of dollars if he so desired.

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints, with Around 10 million people in the UK suffering from the disease, including children and teenagers. The condition has led to Richards, one of the most famous and iconic guitar players in the world, having to evolve his ‘style,’ and how he would usually play chords.