“I think it brought back an awareness that when they do something great, people really respond to it.”“The blues record I’m really, really proud of,” says Richards. This is a f—ing blues band, and the height of our ambition was to be the best blues band in London. “Mick is a great performer, but can he pick the wrong ones,” says Richards, rolling his eyes. “Now, there’s the air that you breathe, there’s the water you drink, and there’s the f—ing Rolling Stones,” says Richards. The online version of this article was updated after press time to include the Rolling Stones’ recent announcement of tour dates.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 28, 2018 13:56 UTC