Keith Richards, Rolling Stones

Extended version: Gov. Ned Lamont and Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) gave Weston resident Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones a special award this week. You saw that on News 8, but here is an extended version of what happened during the ceremony.
CT honors resident Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, who applauds state and keeping books ‘unburnt’
Today, more than 50 years later, Lamont is governor of Connecticut, and he decided that legendary Stones guitarist Keith Richards should be the first recipient of a new honor known as the Governor’s Award of Excellence. The honor recognizes residents known for their creativity, passion, dynamism, and generosity. Richards fit the bill.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards honored with governor's award: 'Thank you, Connecticut'
Richards, a longtime Connecticut resident, on Wednesday received the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. He was recognized for his support of local arts organizations. Richards, who lives in Weston, accepted the award at the Westport Library from Gov. Ned Lamont and his wife, Annie.
Keith Richards to be presented with first-ever Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence
Gov. Ned Lamont plans to honor rock legend Keith Richards with the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. Richards, a founding member of the world-renowned Rolling Stones, is a longtime Connecticut resident.
CT to present Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards with inaugural Award of Excellence
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced today, March 3, that Rolling Stones guitarist and longtime state resident Keith Richards will be the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s
Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Presented with Inaugural Award of Excellence from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was presented with the inaugural Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence by Gov. Ned Lamont at a library.
"Well, thank you very much" — Keith Richards thanks Connecticut after receiving Governor’s Award of Excellence
Keith Richards, the guitarist of The Rolling Stones, was awarded the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. The event was held at the Westport Library in Westport.
Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
Appearing in a building of books instead of a stadium with amps, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity,
Legendary Rocker Keith Richards Receives This First-Ever Medal of Excellence
Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones is the recipient of a first-ever type of medal, awarded in Connecticut. For 40 years, the U.K. born Richards has lived in Connecticut,
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards receives first-ever CT Governor's Award of Excellence
Gov. Ned Lamont said the award celebrates those who epitomize the state's core values of creativity, passion and generosity.
'Keep our books unburnt', says Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received the Connecticut Governor's Award for Excellence on Wednesday (March 5) for his cultural contributions to the state. Speaking on stage at the Westport Library,
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Craig Melvin, Alice Cooper bassist in the crowd at Keith Richards' Westport ceremony
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