Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx supported a humorous social media trend by sharing a post from History of Rock about Keith Richards.
“Keith Richards is the front runner to be the new Pope according to the Polymarket,” read the tweet that Sixx reposted on his X account.
Rock fans have long joked about Keith Richards’ perceived immortality. The Rolling Stones guitarist frequently appears in memes and jokes celebrating his longevity in the music industry.
This latest social media trend highlights Richards’ enduring cultural impact. He has become a symbol of rock and roll resilience through the decades.
Rolling Stone documented Richards’ remarkable journey through six decades of rock and roll. He continues to perform and create music well into his eighties.
The guitarist’s reputation for indestructibility strengthened after he survived numerous well-documented incidents. A notable example occurred in 1998 when he fell from a ladder in his library. The accident required brain surgery.
Biography noted Richards’ exceptional longevity. He has outlived many of his contemporaries while maintaining an active touring schedule with The Rolling Stones.
In a characteristic response about his longevity, Richards told NME, “I’m not getting old, I’m evolving.”
Fans continue to celebrate Richards’ apparent defiance of conventional human limitations. The latest meme cleverly combines his legendary durability with religious imagery.
