One prerogative of age is being able to say what you want without caring what others think. Witness the Rolling Stones, who spout off to USA Today on the eve of their Bigger Bang tour, kicking off Sunday. Early attention has focused on the new anti-Bush song ”Sweet Neo-Con,” but Mick Jagger (left) says his opinions on politics have no less merit than those of, say, a New York Times op-ed writer. ”Maureen Dowd is no more qualified to have opinions than I am,” he says.
The Stones also freely offer their opinions on such topics as corporate sponsorship, like the band’s new NFL promotional deal. If you’re going to accuse the band of selling out, says Jagger, you’re far too late, though Keith Richards (right) admits he doesn’t even like American football. ”Quite honestly, I don’t like that sport,” he says. ”I think it’s a spectacle, not a sport. When you’ve got the team on the run, you don’t give ‘em timeout for a bloody ad. But the NFL is sort of that icon thing. It’s fun.”
As for the issue of the band’s age, Richards deftly spins it, noting that the Stones are going where no rock band has gone before, into their geriatric years. ”We’re on the cutting edge,” he says. ”Nobody’s been here before, and it’s kind of an adventure.” As for critics who wonder why the Stones even still try, he says, ”Well, why not? We’re a great band. We love to play. If there’s that many people who love to hear us, what’s the beef? I intend to get a lot older and a lot more wrinkled. So sharpen your pen.”
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Keith Richards is still alive? Someday, all that will be left will be the roaches, and Keith Richards, who will be trying to smoke them.
It’s funny how all thoughts are called opinion now in this age of ignorance and sissiness and truth no longer exists for the minds of mankind.
Yes, Keith is still alive. I wish Brian Jones were still alive too, and rockin’ with the Rolling Stones. Brian Jones was an incredibly talented artist and a true legend. He was, without a doubt
Our Most Precious Stone
words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2006
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He is the inspiration for me wanting to become
The Opening Act for the Rolling Stones
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Then again,
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
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He’s been the inspiration for my
Stone Ground Dreams
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It’s too bad, Brian that
Time Was Never on Your Side
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May he rest in peace.
Humbly Yours,
Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen
aka Dr. BLT
The World’s First Blog ‘n’ Roll Artist
Mick Jagger’s opinion is just as good as any newspaper editor; that’s classic! I agree 100% with that. I just wish there was more to The Rolling Stones than what’s out there. The legends must be passed on the the younger generations! If there was any way to do that effectively, it would be, in my opinion, through audiobooks; which actually tell the history of the Rolling Stones. Though there is only one site I have found that does this so far, (http://www.mraudiobook.com/product_details.cfm?item_id=8) I hope to see more of its kind promoting legends like The Rolling Stones as a LIFESTYLE instead of just music.
You can come in Montenegro to watch them
. That will be my first time ! I am happy 
More info: http://www.rollingstones-montenegro.info/
Keith Richards looks like a bleached monkey in this photo.
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