Rocking Facts About Ronnie Wood, The Rolling Stones Guitarist
If Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are the original Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood is the glue that’s held the band together. But even though Wood is a mega-rich, ultra-talented musician, he's seen his fair share of dark days.
From his brutal battles with addiction to his rocky romantic life, here are 50 rocking facts about Ronnie Wood.
Ronnie Wood Facts
1. Go Green
Ronnie Wood was born in Hillingdon, west of London, England, on June 1, 1947.
2. Born Free
For generations, the Wood family had a very unique occupation: They were all water gypsies, a fanciful nickname for working-class river barge operators.
Wood said that the family had been stuck on the water for so long that he and his two older brothers were the very first Wood kids to be born on dry land instead of at sea.
3. Keith's Warning
During his early days with the Rolling Stones, Wood indulged in seriously dangerous behavior. He said one wake-up call occurred when Keith Richards threatened to kill him. In Wood's words, "When he thinks you're out of control, you think, Christ, there must be something wrong."
