Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Keith Richards seeking pardon from Arkansas Gov.

This is one bizarre story. I actually remember hearing the news on the radio when this happened.

July 5, 1975, was the day Richards and fellow Stones bandmate Ron Wood ended up in Fordyce driving from Memphis to Dallas along back roads to see the countryside. After eating, the Stones, accompanied by a security guard and a fan along for the ride (hmmm, groupie?), were stopped by Fordyce police. Richards was driving. He bent over to adjust the radio and the car swerved, getting the attention of officers. Officers reported they smelled a marijuana-like odor and ordered the Stones to City Hall.

Richards has filed a clemency application with Governor Mike Huckabee, asking for the governor's pardon.

Under employment, he’s listed as “self employed — guitarist, Rolling Stones.” His health is described as “excellent” and the application says “no” as to whether he’s ever been confined in a mental hospital. Questions about drug and alcohol use are also left blank.

Huckabee, who calls himself a big fan of Richards, is expected to sign the pardon.

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