Competitiveness between musicians and fandoms is nothing new. The Rolling Stones and The Beatles were often pitted against each other as English bands reaching their heights of fame at the same time.
Mick Jaggeraddressed whether the rivalry was ever real or something thrust upon them.
Mick Jagger Says the Rivalry Was Partially Liverpool Versus London
Jagger, 82, appeared on The Sunday TODAY show and talked about the culture pitting The Rolling Stones and The Beatles against each other. He explained that multiple things made the rivalry.
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"I think there was an element of truth in it," Jagger said. "But I think there was an element of PR in it, too. But it was also London [versus] Liverpool, so it's a bit like L.A. [and] New York. Obviously, that was a good talking point for press to get on."
The bands did collaborate in the '60s. Brian Jones is in the backing vocals of "Yellow Submarine" and clinking glasses as a sound effect. He also played the saxophone on "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)" according to Ultimate Classic Rock.
Jagger said he has sung with Paul McCartney during that time, but they have never written together. "I don't think he really writes with anyone else," the singer said on the talk show.
The Rolling Stones is releasing a new album on July 10, 2026, called Foreign Tongues. McCartney, 83, is featured on it along with Robert Smith of The Cure, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Steve Winwood. McCartney talked to Mojo4Music about the collaboration.
"I worked on a track on their new album, and it was great to do," he said. "You sit down and the noise you’re hearing, the record you’re making, it’s the Stones. After the day at the studio, people said, 'How was it?' It was great! I mean, I was a session man with the Stones. (Laughs) I really enjoyed that, and it sounds like a Stones record."
So the rivalry was real for fans and the press. But the musicians have collaborated throughout their careers.
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