It can't be easy for Keef. Worshipped, fawned all over, a straight legend in his own mind. Crowned the "real rockers" of the British scene. Then, Mr. Page and the lads come along. Out-riff you, out-raunch, out-sell you, get their slurve on better than anyone, and still play 2hr+ gigs every night that blow all competition to the curb. They are everything you'll never be. Whichever measurable and/or adjective one can muster. Zeppelin would've made the best and brightest a bit self-conscious. We see it from all the backhanded compliments and passive/aggressive putdowns from English bands of the era. I'm not a fan of "take one side or the other" High School drama and debates that rule the YouTube comments sections and other online boards. I like the Stones. Keef is a very good songwriter. But, his comments are pretty transparent. His bravado comes off more as insecurity, and a brief, genuine compliment and move on would have historically served him better. He protesteth a bit too much imo.