Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger Applauds Olivia Rodrigo's Rock Prowess and Weighs In on AI in Music

Rolling Stones icons Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are addressing artificial intelligence, touring, and a new generation of rock talent in a recent Billboard cover story. The interview covers the band's thoughts on AI-generated music and Jagger's admiration for pop-rock star Olivia Rodrigo.

"She's really good at it"

WJJYMick Jagger praises Olivia Rodrigo’s rock talent: ‘She’s really good at it’

Jagger praised Rodrigo's rock abilities, noting a surprising connection between them: both have enlisted The Cure's Robert Smith to play on their respective albums, according to KS95. The compliment carries weight from a musician who has defined rock for decades.

KS95Mick Jagger praises Olivia Rodrigo’s rock talent: ‘She’s really good at it’

On the topic of AI, both Jagger and Richards expressed apprehension about using artificial intelligence to make music, reported musicianvoice.com. The technology has already been used to de-age the band in a recent project, as noted by theloon.com. Jagger specifically challenged AI music creators to produce original work with human input, a stance that avclub.com characterized with a humorous, skeptical tone, pointing out the apparent contradiction in asking AI to be "original" while requiring human participation.

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musicianvoice.comRolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Talk AI, Olivia Rodrigotheloon.comMick Jagger and Keith Richards talk AI, touring and more in ‘Billboard’ cover storyavclub.comMick Jagger challenges AI music creators to produce original work with human input

"I challenge them to produce original work with their own input," Jagger said, according to avclub.com, framing the debate around creativity and authenticity in the digital age. The Rolling Stones' comments add to the growing conversation about AI's role in music creation, as artists and fans grapple with technology that can mimic style and voice.