Keith Richards, the iconic guitarist and songwriter of The Rolling Stones, has shared his unfiltered opinions on fellow rock legend Bruce Springsteen’s music and concerts, calling it ‘pretentious’ in a resurfaced 2015 Rolling Stone interview.
Keith Richards is known to the world as a founding member, guitarist, and primary songwriter for The Rolling Stones. The iconic musician is also known for his to-the-point interviews, in which he shares unfiltered opinions on everything from his least favorite Rolling Stones album to his thoughts on music legend Bob Dylan and The Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Now, a resurfaced 2015 Rolling Stone interview reveals Richards’ thoughts on Bruce Springsteen’s famed four-hour concerts and highly regarded songwriting and guitar craftsmanship.
Keith Richards on Bruce Springsteen’s Concerts
In the resurfaced interview, Richards was quick to call Springsteen “a nice guy,” but had plenty to say about The Boss’ legendary performances. Richards said:
“I’ve met Bruce two or three times. We’ve had several good chats, usually at some release party or premiere, and we just end up in the corner talking. He’s a sweet guy, a nice guy. Mind you, I think four-hour shows really are way over the top. To me, a great rock & roll act does twenty minutes [laughs].”
When asked to share his thoughts on Springsteen’s music, Richards pulled no punches, stating, “Bruce? That’s a tough one, because I like the guy. But the music…I don’t know. I’m the toughest taskmaster of all time. I’m going to annoy a lot of people. Bruce? To me, it’s pretentious.”
Richards’ comments came during a period when both artists were at major points in their careers, though they have shared stages in the past, including performing “Tumbling Dice” together during a Rolling Stones tour stop in Newark.
Keith Richards’ History of Blunt Commentary
While Keith Richards’ comments about Bruce Springsteen may seem overly blunt, the Stones rocker is not one to hide his opinions about other music icons. Over the years, Richards has openly criticized fellow legends, once calling Bob Dylan “a nasty little bugger” and describing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as a “mishmash of rubbish.”
Keith Richards’ Legacy in Rock Music
Keith Richards may not hold back when sharing his thoughts on fellow rockers, but that blunt charm is part of what fans have come to expect from the Rolling Stones icon.
Famous for creating some of rock’s most recognizable guitar riffs, including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “Start Me Up,” Richards’ longstanding musical collaboration with Mick Jagger is considered one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in music history.
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