Keith Richards, Rolling Stones and CT

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received an award from CT's governor — and a new library card
Keith Richards thanked both Gov. Ned Lamont and the state of Connecticut for bestowing him with the first-ever Governor’s Award of Excellence.
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.
Keith Richards Receives Inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award, New Library Card
Keith Richards became the inaugural recipient of Connecticut’s Governor’s Award of Excellence. The Rolling Stones guitarist was recognized for his contributions enriching Connecticut’s cultural and civic life in a ceremony at the Westport 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.
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
Keith Richards receives new Connecticut residents award, including a new library card
Keith Richards is being honoured with a Connecticut residents award. The legendary Rolling Stones guitarist, who has lived in the US state since 1985, was given the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence last Wednesday (5 March), which is made to recognise "creativity, passion and generosity" in the area.
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.
Rock legend honored with inaugural Governor's Award for Excellence
A four-time Grammy winner and Rolling Stones founding member was honored in Westport Wednesday for contributions to the State of Connecticut. Keith Richards was the first recipient of the Governor’s Award of Excellence,
'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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The Dish: Keith Richards honored in Westport, Bill Murray seen dining in Chappaqua
Scene… Rolling Stones lead guitarist and Weston resident Keith Richards was honored at the Westport Library on Wednesday with ...
Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
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Craig Melvin, Alice Cooper bassist in the crowd at Keith Richards' Westport ceremony
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Keith Richards Explains His ‘Very Important’ Opinion on Political Landscape
Invited guests on hand to witness Richards receive the honor included Today show anchor Craig Melvin, former CNN commentator ...