Keith Richards' Dinner With Bill Clinton Sparks Collaboration Rumors

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards' dedication to the band is second-to-none. Indeed, he's brutally honest about the hurt caused by Sir Mick Jagger's decision to go solo back in the 1980s, so it's something of a surprise to hear that man known as "The Human Riff" is looking at collaborating outside of the band -- with former US president Bill Clinton.

The Sun reports that pair met up for dinner last week, fueling speculation that something might be afoot though probably not with the Rolling Stones. Richards recently told USA Today that his long-dormant side project, the X Pensive Winos, might well be revived some time soon.

"There's a Wino-ish thing in the air," Richards said. "We've got a track or two."

So how would Bill Clinton figure in all of this? The former Commander-In-Chief is known to blow a mean horn, and Richards has hinted as much. Asked about the meeting, Richards cryptically replied, "Unfortunately, it's under wraps -- we talked about saxophones."

Fans of the veteran rockers are still holding out hope that the band will hit the road in 2012 to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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