Paul McCartney says the Rolling Stones are 'a blues cover band'
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in the latest installment of a friendly rivalry between two of the world's biggest music groups, Beatles legend Paul McCartney has dubbed the Rolling Stones "a blues cover band."
McCartney, who is currently promoting a new book, made the comment in an interview with The New Yorker's David Remnick, published Monday.
"I'm not sure I should say it, but they're a blues cover band, that's sort of what the Stones are," said McCartney, adding: "I think our net was cast a bit wider than theirs."
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