Sir Paul McCartney recently surprised fans by admitting his love for The Rolling Stones, saying BASS is crazy for them. The 80-year-old rock legend has previously claimed that The Beatles were better than The Stones, but now seems to have a newfound appreciation for the renowned bad boys of rock and roll.
McCartney revealed that he stole his first copy of Sympathy for the Devil from his parents’ party basement, hidden behind a James Last album. He also shared that he bought his first Rolling Stones CD, Voodoo Lounge, with his pocket money. Despite liking both bands, McCartney claimed that if he had to choose, it would be The Stones.
The comparison between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones has long been a topic of debate among music fans. McCartney has previously claimed that The Beatles were a better band, while Keith Richards once referred to them as a good little band. However, the recent collaboration between McCartney and Jagger has given fans hope that the rivalry between the two bands might finally be subsiding.
Interestingly, McCartney and Jagger have a long history of friendship and competition. They even celebrated together backstage after a Rolling Stones concert in 1978. Now, more than 60 years since the height of their rivalry, fans are excited to hear that they might be working on new music together.
As a music fan, it’s possible to like both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. But for McCartney, The Stones’ musical style seems to resonate more with him, as they sing about the night together while The Beatles sang about holding hands. From a musical standpoint, it seems that evil might win over good in McCartney’s eyes.
While some fans may argue that it’s impossible to love both bands equally, McCartney’s newfound appreciation for The Stones shows that it’s never too late to change your mind. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see a joint album between the two legendary bands. As McCartney once sang, Let it be…
