‘He only bears a superficial resemblance to my younger self’: Sir Mick Jagger, 78, dismisses comparisons to Harry Styles, 28 – as rock icon says he’s ‘much more androgynous’
Sir Mick Jagger has refuted claims that he and Harry Styles were alike, with the rocker insisting he was “much more androgynous” early in his career.
The Rolling Stones star, 78, insists he’s a fan of Harry’s but is adamant they don’t sound the same and have very different performing styles.
Musician Sir Mick told the Sunday Times: “I like Harry – we have an easy relationship. I mean, I used to wear a lot more eye makeup than he did. Come on, I was way more androgynous.
Individuals: Sir Mick Jagger, 78, has dismissed claims that he and Harry Styles, 28, are the same, with the rocker insisting he was “much more androgynous” earlier in his career (pictured November)
“And he doesn’t have a voice like mine or move on stage like me; He only bears a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is okay – it’s not his fault.
A member of the Rolling Stones since their inception in 1962, Sir Mick was known early in his career for his flamboyant sense of style.
The performer often wore makeup and colorful clothes on stage.
Born to perform: The Rolling Stones star insists he is a fan of Harry’s but is adamant they don’t sound the same and have very different performing styles (Harry pictured last month)
Meanwhile, former One Direction star Harry, 28, is also known for wearing extravagant clothes while performing.
It comes as Harry has been named on the Sunday Times Young Rich List at an estimated £100million.
The pop star ranks eighth, up two spots from last year, and has debuted at number 37 on the Music Millionaires list.
Standout: Sir Mick, who has been a member of the Rolling Stones since their formation in 1962, was known for his flamboyant sense of style early in his career (pictured in 1976).
Magic: It comes as Harry was included in the Sunday Times Young Rich List at an estimated £100million (pictured last month)
Harry has made his money from his music on One Direction and as a solo artist and film roles.
Sir Mick ranked in the top 10 on the Music Rich List with an estimated worth of £318m.
Elsewhere, Sir Mick and his Rolling Stones co-star Keith Richards (£303m) were listed sixth and seventh on the main empire list.
Accountability: Elsewhere it has been claimed that Rolling Stones star Sir Mick Jagger is worth £318million