Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
nypost.comRolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity.Richards, 81, who is British, has kept a home in Connecticut since 1985.
He became the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, receiving a custom-designed medallion and hearty applause from dozens attending the ceremony at the Westport Library.Gov.
Ned Lamont, a Stones fan, praised Richards for his music career and philanthropy to local organizations, and the state’s first lady, Annie Lamont, placed the medallion around his neck.“Well, thank you very much.
And thank you Connecticut,” Richards said before pausing briefly. “You kind of get lost for words with something like this around your neck.
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