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

I've been meaning to write about the Rolling Stones, but I am the furthest thing from a hipster rock journalist.

Whether it's a blatant homage or unconscious mimicry, the Rolling Stones have permanently, indelibly influenced how rock stars look and behave.

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.

...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.