Keith Richards Slams Mick Jagger's Solo Albums as Egotistical

"I only did my records because [Mick] wasn't working with us," he told GQ of Jagger's break from the band to pursue his solo works from 1985 to 2001. "Mick's hiatus from the Stones obviously rankles still. [Jagger's solo work] had something to do with ego. He really had nothing to say."

Having put fourth three of his own solo albums, 1988's debut Talk Is Cheap, 1992's follow-up Main Offender and his most recent venture, 2015's Crosseyed Heart, Richards believes his reasons to be different than Jagger's.

"For me, I never thought of making records as a way of being famous or making a statement," he explained. "I just want to make good records with good musicians, to play with the best and learn."

Detailing Crosseyed Heart earlier in the year, the 71-year-old guitarist revealed that he only tackles solo work when the Stones take a reprieve. "Why should I clash with myself, you know?," he said according to Ultimate Classic Rock. "It was looking for the right spot and the right time. Because, when the Stones work, you know, hey, that's my numero uno!"

The Sticky Fingers musicians will begin recording by the end of the year to add another studio album to their impressive and lengthy list, just ahead of their 2016 Latin American Tour and trailing their 2015 North American Zip Code Tour.

At the end of the day, its all about family for the iconic guitarist. With a drug-ridden reputation and harsh words to back up his rough exterior, the iconic guitarist admitted that at the end of the day, family is all that matters. Regardless of the fame and fortune, "You get down the line, baby, what counts is family."

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Keith Richards, Rolling Stones