Mick Jagger, frontman of the rock band The Rolling Stones, has put an end to the story of the rivalry between his group and another British legend, The Beatles. During an appearance on the Today Show with Willie Geist, the 82-year-old singer reflected on the 1960s, when the two bands were often portrayed as competitors.
According to Jagger, there was some truth to the reports of their rivalry, but any hostility is now completely over.
“I think there was a PR element to it. But it was also a competition between London and Liverpool, like Los Angeles versus New York. Obviously, it made for great discussion in the press,” he shared.
These days, there are no disagreements between the bands, and that is proven by the fact that Paul McCartney appeared on The Rolling Stones’ new album titled “Foreign Tongues,” set for release on July 10. He also played bass guitar on their 2024 track “Bite My Head Off.”
“He plays really well, right in our rhythm. He has the ability to switch styles, and he’s a genuinely great bassist,” Jagger praised McCartney.
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