Keith Richards in New York City on Oct. 20, 2023.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty
Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty
Legendary musicians includingABBA,Whitney HoustonandTupac Shakurhave been immortalized with AI-powered performances. WillThe Rolling Stonesfollow suit?
Keith Richardsopened up about the possibility of the band performing as holograms in a new interview withMatt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1, revealing his thoughts on the trend overall.
“Well, I certainly wouldn’t rule it out. I’m pretty sure that it is bound to happen,” said the 79-year-old guitarist.
The Rolling Stones performing in New York City on Oct. 19, 2023.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
“Do I want it? Now, that’s another thing,” continued Richards. “But I don’t know if I want to hang around that long enough, man. But at the same time, it won’t be up to me, will it?”
Last week, the iconic U.K. rock band (which also includesMick JaggerandRonnie Wood) released its first album of new material in nearly two decades,Hackney Diamonds, which features collaborations withPaul McCartney,Lady Gaga,Stevie WonderandElton John.
Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards backstage before The Rolling Stones surprise set in celebration of their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ on October 19, 2023 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Elsewhere in the Apple Music interview, Richards spoke about working with McCartney on “Bite My Head Off,” the band’s first official collaboration with the former Beatle.
“I felt that it was bloody time,” he said of working with McCartney, 81. “I’ve known Paul for 60 years, just about. Although him and John [Lennon] did do a few backup vocals with us in the ’60s. Great fun to play with.”
“Bite My Head Off” features McCartney on bass guitar, and the studio session left Richards feeling nostalgic. “At the end of it, I just said, ‘Well, that’s just like the good old days,'” he recalled.
Paul McCartney and Keith Richards in New York City in 2000.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Wonder and Gaga feature on the song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” and Richards explained to Apple Music how the ballad came together.
Richards continued, “Playing with Stevie is always mind-blowing, and I thought that Lady did an incredible job, man. She snaked her way in there and took it over and gave [the session] as good as she got with Mick, and it was great fun.”
source: people.com
