Over the past decades, fans have been choosing their sides between Beatles and The Rolling Stones as it seemed like they have a "beef" throughout their years-long career. However, Keith Richard sets the record straight in the latest interview, saying the matter was already resolved.
According to Variety, Paul McCartney reached out to the guitarist that everything is good between the two rival bands.
It all started when The New Yorker published an article last year featuring the Beatles musician, where he said the Rolling Stones is a "blues cover band."
"I'm not sure I should say it, but they're a blues cover band, that's sort of what the Stones are," he noted. (via NME)
In addition, McCartney said their "net cast was a bit wider" than the rival group.
Today, speaking on an episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Richards revealed that the singer made a big move by sending their band a note, explaining his side of the story and clearing any confusion.
McCartney clarified his comments, saying he was "taken totally out of context" as his statement was rooted from his first thought when he first heard Rolling Stones.
Richards revealed he had known the musician for years, and his initial reaction to the comments was, "there's been a lot of deleting and editing going on here."
He then received a message from the singer, asking the band to "believe" him as the article was taken out of context.
"Paul's a great guy, man. I mean, Jesus Christ, look at the songs he's written," Richards added.
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In the podcast, Richards confirmed that Steve Jordan would officially help the band finish their long-awaited album.
The drummer replaced longtime drummer Charlie Watts on their tour after the latter passed away in August 2021.
The singer clarified their friend still contributed to their record as he died halfway through making the album.
"Of course, if we want to carry on recording, we're gonna need drums, and it's gonna be Steve Jordan," he added.
Speaking about Watts, the musician revealed he was reluctant to tour without his friend at the time when his medical condition got worse last year.
However, the drummer told him that Jordan could take his seat "anytime," which boosted his energy to perform.
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