"I smoke regularly, an early morning joint. Strictly Californian," the 71-year-old singer said. READ: George Lucas, Keith Richards to appear on Saturday Night Live Listen to Rolling Stones on Gaana.com Richards also praised the legalisation of cannabis in certain American states, reported Daily Telegraph. "One of the most pleasant things to watch is a map of America (showing states where the drug is legal), where it goes, green... Green... Green. "Whether it's a good thing in the long run, I don't know." Richards gave up cocaine in 2006 after falling from a tree and undergoing brain surgery, and has not taken heroin since 1978. For latest Music updates follow us on Twitter >>> @TOIEntertain For the latest in Music news, like us on Facebook >>> TOIEntertain For more interesting Music news and pictures follow us on Pinterest>>> timesofindia For latest Music updates follow us on G+ >>> The Times of India Entertainment WATCH: Keith Richards - Trouble (Audio)