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Richards sent a cheque for £3,000 to help repair Angel Radio's transmitter, which was knocked out by a storm in July. The tiny Isle of Wight-based station specialises in pre-1969 music.
Station Director Bev Webster told The Sun newspaper: "We thought the cheque was a joke. But accountants confirmed it was the real Keith Richards. I've written to say thanks. It is so exciting to think he might be a fan".
Source: NME 
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Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician and songwriter, and a founder member of The Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards has created "rock's greatest single body of riffs", and has named him the 10th greatest guitarist of all time. Fourteen songs written by Richards and songwriting partner Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones' lead vocalist, are listed among...
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