Statues of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger revealed in their hometown
nme.comRolling Stones legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been unveiled in their hometown of Dartford.The sculptures are made out of bronze and were commissioned by the town’s local council, with the aim to capture the same energy and intensity that they bring to each of their performances.Both were designed and made by artist Amy Goodman, who is a fan of the band and has previously depicted famous historic figures such as Florence Nightingale and Sir Stirling Moss in her artwork, as well as created a Gurkha memorial.The final result shows Jagger mid-way through one of his trademark struts up and down the stage, wearing a vest and skin-tight trousers, while Richards is leaning back, playing his ‘Micawber’ Telecaster – which was gifted to him from another rock veteran, Eric Clapton.The statues were unveiled at the town’s One Bell Corner yesterday (August 8).
At the event, leader of Dartford borough council, Jeremy Kite said (via The Guardian): “In terms of culture and music, you do not get much more influential than the Rolling Stones.
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