Ronnie Wood Calls Keith Richards' Guitar Work 'Slavery' in NZZ Interview
In a recent interview with the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood made controversial remarks about his bandmate Keith Richards, describing his guitar playing as 'slavery.' The comment, which translates to 'What Keith Richards did was slavery,' has sparked debate within the music community. Wood's statement appears to be a metaphorical reference to the demanding nature of Richards' guitar work, though it has been criticized for its insensitivity. The interview also features Mick Jagger discussing the band's history and the fortune of creating a perfect song. The Rolling Stones are scheduled to perform in Switzerland in June, adding to the anticipation surrounding the band's European tour. The interview was published on the NZZ website, with the article titled 'Ronnie Wood: Was Keith Richards gemacht hat, war Sklaverei.'
Key facts
- Ronnie Wood described Keith Richards' guitar playing as 'slavery' in an NZZ interview.
- The comment has sparked controversy due to its metaphorical use of the term.
- Mick Jagger also spoke about the Rolling Stones' history and the luck of a perfect song.
- The band is scheduled to perform in Switzerland in June.
- The interview was published by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).
- The article title translates to 'Ronnie Wood: What Keith Richards did was slavery.'
Entities
Artists
- Ronnie Wood
- Keith Richards
- Mick Jagger
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ)
Locations
- Switzerland