Mick Jagger On Harry Styles: “I Was Much More Androgynous” Than Him

[LeavinExhaleByYearEnd]

Per Deadline:

Mick Jagger can’t get no satisfaction when fans claim the Harry Styles version of gender expression takes it beyond where the Rolling Stones singer once went.

Jagger told The Sunday Times, “I like Harry — we have an easy relationship. I mean, I used to wear a lot more eye make-up than him. Come on, I was much more androgynous.”

He added, “And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; he just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is fine — he can’t help that.”

Both have worn dresses for public consumption and are known for heavy eye makeup and flamboyant attire. Jagger is 78, while Styles is 28.

What do you guys think?

The interview on Sunday Times is here (available if you have a paid subscription):
Sunday Times UK 

[MikeHunt]

I don’t know enough of Mick Jagger to give a fair opinion on the topic, but I think it must be hard for older artists to have been so original in their youth and then decades later a younger artist comes with the similar aesthetic, and then have that same generation think the newbie is being so original. We’ve seen it with Madonna/Gaga, Lil Kim/Nicki Minaj, and now Mick/Harry. The only thing I don’t like is hearing the older artist complain about the younger ones because it sounds so bitter, BUT I totally get it! I would feel like it was reductive as well and kinda like, do your own thing! It’s one thing to pay homage in a performance or music video, but when it’s constantly that vibe, I can see how it gets tired to the OGs. 

[Stefani]

His inner Madonna jumped out.

[JayTawndre]

Someone sounds pressed AF 

[Style.]

I mean I like one song from Harry but I don’t get the appeal.

[Shadow.]

he has a point tbh. the internet and more so his fanbase make him out to be the face of some sort of revolution, to "break down barriers" like he's the first guy to put on a dress and eye shadow, he's not. many artists before him did exactly what he is doing, its eye-roll inducing seeing people put him on this pedastal, especially considering his music is mid at best

[Jordan Miller]

3 hours ago, DougfromBrazilIsBack said:

Jagger told The Sunday Times, “I like Harry — we have an easy relationship. I mean, I used to wear a lot more eye make-up than him. Come on, I was much more androgynous.”

He added, “And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; he just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is fine — he can’t help that.”

Lmao I-  

The jealousy 

[RadicalOptimism]

3 hours ago, MikeHunt said:

I don’t know enough of Mick Jagger to give a fair opinion on the topic, but I think it must be hard for older artists to have been so original in their youth and then decades later a younger artist comes with the similar aesthetic, and then have that same generation think the newbie is being so original. We’ve seen it with Madonna/Gaga, Lil Kim/Nicki Minaj, and now Mick/Harry. The only thing I don’t like is hearing the older artist complain about the younger ones because it sounds so bitter, BUT I totally get it! I would feel like it was reductive as well and kinda like, do your own thing! It’s one thing to pay homage in a performance or music video, but when it’s constantly that vibe, I can see how it gets tired to the OGs. 

Exactly. Anyone screaming jealousy has no respect for originality. I am not a fan of neither Mick or Harry yet I see the resemblance. When someone who doesn’t follow either persons work yet can still see the latter as a carbon copy then it’s no misunderstanding 

[bas che]

The interview started fine but this below bothers me. He sounds like a pressed old dinasour:

 

“And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; he just has asuperficial resemblance to my younger self,”

[Slave4Brit88]

It can sound bitter but he didn’t lie. I also wonder how authentic Harry’s androgyny is, even though I do like him and his music.

[ObsessedBritFan1]

I'm more androgynous than either of them.

 

[Freakshow__]

Mick needs to realize is not the same as it was... 

[ElToxico]

OK JAGGER

[LeavinExhaleByYearEnd]

30 minutes ago, Slave4Brit88 said:

It can sound bitter but he didn’t lie. I also wonder how authentic Harry’s androgyny is, even though I do like him and his music.

He’s dating his movie director and I believe is all a persona on stage like Sasha Fierce

[LeavinExhaleByYearEnd]

9 minutes ago, Freakshow__ said:

Mick needs to realize is not the same as it was... 

it was more outrageous back then than today. Today younger pop are just redoing what was once bravery.

[davelivesfree]

Ok Felicio, congratulations 

Besides, nobody cares 

 

[Freakshow__]

10 minutes ago, DougfromBrazilIsBack said:

it was more outrageous back then than today. Today younger pop are just redoing what was once bravery.

I agree 100%. But it helps (:

[LeavinExhaleByYearEnd]

19 minutes ago, davelivesfree said:

Ok Felicio, congratulations 

Besides, nobody cares 

 

you commenting here says otherwise 

[ItsSway]

Oh please. It’s not about being androgynous and that’s what they mean when they say he takes it to another level. He’s more authentic. He seems more happy and IN HIS SKIN doing so. It’s not just for “public consumption”, Harry is simply being who he is without trying to define it and all we want to do is define it. The dude sang a song about wanting a mens juices. And everybody freaked when they realized they were singing along to a song about woman’s juices. Just, Jagger is Rolling Stones. Harry Styles is Harry Styles. 

[janetjackson]

I don't think he was being rude at all. I read facts. Mick and the Stones are legends. I am sure he's tired of hearing the comparison even if it is flattering.