Billboard cover star Keith Richards talks, 'Foreign Tongues,' the Rolling Stones’ latest wave of creativity, the making of the band’s new music, and how the group has kept evolving after more than six decades. Richards reflects on the energy behind the new album, working with producer Andrew Watt, writing with Mick Jagger from different corners of the world, and the collaborative process that brings a Stones song to life. He also opens up about recording with this version of the band, honoring Charlie Watts’ legacy, Steve Jordan’s role in carrying the rhythm forward, and why capturing this era of the Rolling Stones on record mattered so much. Richards discusses what makes a producer invaluable, what it’s like working with longtime peers like Paul McCartney, and how songs develop from small ideas into finished tracks. He also teases the possibility of future touring or a residency, Richards’ perspective on the Stones’ enduring momentum, and why the creative process still fascinates him....
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