Keith Richards Quotes

I don't think rock n' roll songwriters should worry about art. I don't think it comes into it...as far as I'm concerned, Art is just short for Arthur.

Keith Richards The Rolling Stones

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• I don't think rock n' roll songwriters should worry about art. I don't think it comes into it...as far as I'm concerned, Art is just short for Arthur.

  

  Keith Richards The Rolling Stones
  • Art
  • Rock N Roll
  • Songwriters