The Rolling Stones were one of the best bands ever, and 'Sticky Fingers' is one of the best rock albums I've ever heard.

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.

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.