Blasphemy and the Rolling Stones

I would like to start this rant with a bit of a disclaimer: I like the Rolling Stones. I always have, for literally as long as I can remember.

The Rolling Stones made Rock and Roll dangerous starting way back in the early 60's. They had great material, made controversial headlines and are legends for good reason. Some of their music is actually pretty tasty. Their versatile nature allowed them to jump around musically. They inspired every legendary Rock band that came after them, and set the bar pretty high for what a Rock band could achieve.

The first 15 years of their career is what we typically idolize. After that, they stayed relevant, but eventually stopped setting trends and started following them. No amount of production value or sheen could make the Stones sound like Bon Jovi by the time 1989's Steel Wheels got rolling, and the amount of new material began to wain. 

The following shows the number of Albums this band has produced by decade.

10 in the 1960's

6 in the '70's

5 in the '80's

2 In the '90's

1 in 2005

It's all good, their live set list basically dosent include anything after 1980 anyway. These guys don't have to work like that anymore. It is not necessary to write a new batch of material they won't play live. They will sell out every show regardless of that. That's game folks.

I bring all of this up because Keith Richards has been running his mouth during his latest press tour. He has dissed Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Metallica and The Who in the press.

I have previously stated that Keith gets a pass because he's Keith, but he is basically admitting that he has been out of touch for over 40 years.  I imagine he heard a little Zep once, didn't invest in it, and moved on.

I suppose Keith likes his music sloppy and loose. I am not going out on a limb in saying that it is pretty normal for anyone under 70 to appreciate the musicianship and songwriting of great guys like Jimmy Page. Keith is allowed to be arrogant, but being disrespectful is sorta petty in his position.

Keith Richards, I'd like to say this to you: thank you for being a part of the band that gave the world amazing songs and legacy, now please go piss off. 

One more thing: your solo efforts are like bits of unimportant bullocks, aren't they? Good day, Mr. Richards, good day!

Nago