
The Life and Crimes of Keith Richards: Part 2 | 66
From Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry by Curiouscast
June 9, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 66
About this episode
The episode explores the tumultuous life of Keith Richards following his 1977 heroin arrest, detailing the controversies and events that contributed to his legendary status in rock music.
Keith Richards has survived drug busts, near‑fatal accidents, legal chaos, and decades of rock ’n’ roll excess. In Part Two of "The Times and Crimes of Keith Richards", the story continues after his infamous 1977 Toronto heroin arrest, exploring the myths, scandals, and near‑death moments that shaped his legend. From dark controversies and wild rumours to brain surgery and a "Coconut Tree", this is how Keith Richards became rock’s most indestructible outlaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- Keith Richards
- rock music
- drug busts
- legal issues
- myths
- scandals
- near-death experiences
Keywords
- Keith Richards
- rock 'n' roll
- drug busts
- heroin arrest
- scandals
- myths
- near-death
- Coconut Tree
More episodes of Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
- The Life and Crimes of Keith Richards: Part 1 | 65 · May 26, 2026 · 36 min
- Introducing "Hostile History" · May 22, 2026 · 45 min
- The Weirdness of Canada's Strawberry Fields and EdenFest Music Festivals | 64 · May 12, 2026 · 34 min
- Rock's Worst Concert Riots and Tragedies | 63 · April 28, 2026 · 32 min
- The Live and Crazy Times of Keith Moon | 62 · April 14, 2026 · 38 min
- The Once Upon a Time in Shaolin Caper | 61 · March 31, 2026 · 33 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry podcast page.