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This Article is From Nov 11, 2010

Keith Richards hits journalist in the head

London: Rolling Stones legend Keith Richardshas allegedly lashed out at a Swedish journalist critical ofhis work by smacking him in the head.

The ace guitarist was upset by Markus Larsson's review ofa Rolling Stones concert in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2007 wherehe gave a rating of two out of five and said it was done by"amateurs," Contactmusic reported.

Richards spent about 10 minutes chatting with thejournalist at a Parisian hotel this Tuesday before rememberinghis review. But once he realised who Larsson was, the rockerdid not waste time to "settle the disagreement."

"His eyes got black and he was absolutely furious. Hestood up and asked if we would put out the lights and settlethe disagreement straight away.

"At first I was just surprised, I thought he was pullingmy leg (joking), but then I realised he was serious and then Ifelt uncomfortable and I just wanted to get out of therepretty fast," Larsson said.

The meeting ended with the rock star threatening MarkusLarsson and hitting him in the head, Swedish publication'Aftonbladets' reported.

Richards apparently said "You're lucky to get out of herealive" before storming out.

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