Did The Rolling Stones get along with Beatles?

The supposed rivalry between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones was, by most accounts, largely fictional — cooked up by the media as a way of pitting the two legendary groups against each other, riling up their fanbases and stoking album sales. In actuality, the two bands were friendly.

What did John Lennon think of Rolling Stones?

Lennon is free to say what he pleased about the music of The Rolling Stones, but the personal attack on Jagger suggests there was more than meets the eye in his comments. Lennon concluded: “He’s obviously so upset by how big the Beatles are compared with him; he never got over it.

What did paul McCartney say about Rolling Stones?

McCartney called The Rolling Stones a “cover band” in a new interview. Speaking to The New Yorker writer David Remnick, McCartney was clear about who he thinks is the more artistically adventurous 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 said.

What Rolling Stones band member died?

Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts, whose strong but unflashy drumming powered the Rolling Stones for over 50 years, died on Tuesday in London. He was 80. His death, in a hospital, was announced by his publicist, Bernard Doherty.

Did The Beatles write The Rolling Stones first hit?

I Wanna Be Your Man
“I Wanna Be Your Man” is a Lennon–McCartney-penned song recorded and released as a single by the Rolling Stones, and then recorded by the Beatles….The Beatles version.

“I Wanna Be Your Man”
Released	22 November 1963
Recorded	11–12, 30 September & 3, 23 October 1963
Studio	EMI, London
Genre	Rock and roll

Who sold more records The Beatles or the Stones?

	ARTIST	COMBINED SALES TOTAL
1	BEATLES	22.1 MILLION
2	QUEEN	12.8 MILLION
3	ABBA	11.3 MILLION
4	ROLLING STONES	10.1 MILLION