Re: How bad are Keith's fingers?
Posted by:
Milo Yammbag
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Date: April 30, 2005 14:22
Of course I do not personally know Mr. Richards and have not had a conversation about it with him, but his digits are BAD.
My family, immediate and extended is affected by arthritis in a bad way. My Mom has 2 artificial hips and 1 knee, my brother at age 39 has had his knee and right hip replaced, not to mention some other family members. I have it in my neck, C4, 5 AND 6, in both kness and yes in my hands ( I have been playing guitar for over 20 years). From just seeing how swollen his joints are, ALL 3 joints in each finger look like they have marbles in them, I think after 1 or 2 songs the pain must go from the usual nonstop ache to super pain. The stiffness and the loss of flexibility are more annoying than the pain (you get used to it).
We can be certain that KR is getting treatment for his condition, whether it is legit treatment or from KR's "Labratory".
Finally...how bad are they? If his knee or hips were HALF affected as his fingers are they would have been replaced already. BAD BAD BAD
On the upcoming tour, if the guy blows a few lines.....give him a break, same for Ronnie....you never know whats REALLY going on.
At least Keith is not using arthritis as an excuse and underneath it all KR & RW addicts with (sorry) psychological problems. They are rock stars, that alone will make you crazy.
Milo, NYC
I'm free to do what I want any ol' time