I never, ever wanted to be the Rolling Stones. Bless their hearts, but I don't necessarily want to go on doing the same old thing for the next 10, 20 years... I could see how easy it is to get into that rut, the whole touring mindset.

The only band that we have never played with but have always wanted to is the Rolling Stones.

You've got the sun, you've got the moon, and you've got the Rolling Stones.

I've done the Rolling Stones eating each other.

These days, the Rolling Stones still have an edge, but that fangs-out ferocity has mellowed considerably.

...it was not simply a matter of musical taste; whether you preferred the Beatles or [the Rolling] Stones said much about your personality and character. People who were happy, intelligent, well-adjusted, popular, clean, decent and punctual tended to be Beatles fans. Those who were evil, cretinous, scabby, drug-ridden, filthy, criminal perverts liked the Stones.
As for your author, I personally take no side in the controversy, remaining strictly neutral.