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He admires US band's stage show...
Mick Jagger has praised the way Kings of Leon are now able to connect with their audience.
The Rolling Stones singer said he admired the way the US band had adapted their stage show to attract a bigger fan base.
“The Kings Of Leon at the beginning, they didn't really do that successfully, but everyone has to do it in the end because otherwise it becomes kind of embarrassing, being in a room when you're not really connecting,” he said.
"But now they play arenas and they're really good and they're much more forthcoming."
He added: "They still have their shy moments, but they seem to have cut down."
Speaking to Absolute Radio, Jagger suggested Kings of Leon’s approach was something Oasis could have taken on board before their split.
"Well that's what they do, they don't move - that doesn't mean to say they don't connect - they do connect sometimes, sometimes they're not always good ways,” he said.
"What was that famous story when they were in New York and they didn't think the New York audience was loud enough, and they said something like 'You're rubbish' or something, 'New York, you're a load of crap' or something like that - which is not what you do anywhere really, especially in New York."
Jagger is currently promoting the forthcoming re-release of the Rolling Stone’s 1972 album, ‘Exile On Main Street’.
The Rolling Stones - Through the Years
At Madison Square Garden. New York City, 04.12.69 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones performing live at Twickenham Stadium. London, 23.08.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood @ Wembley Arena, London - 13.09.03 (WENN)
Announcing their Bridges to Babylon tour under the Brooklyn Bridge. New York, 18.08.97 (WENN)
Mick Jagger in the Eighties (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones hold a press conference and mini concert to announce their 2005 World Tour at the Jullliard Music School Plaza. New York City - 10.05.05 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performs at half-time during the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XL held at Ford Field. Detroit, Michigan - 05.02.06 (WENN)
Keith Richards in the late Seventies (PR Photos)
Keith Richards at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas - 01.12.05
A groupie, one of the girls who orbit around rock stars, sheds her clothes and inhibitions to join The Rolling Stones. California, 21.11.69 (WENN)
Mick Jagger @ Madison Square Garden. New York, USA - 14.01.98 (WENN)
On a flatbed truck travelling on Fifth Ave. from 12th St. to 9th St. to announce a 58-concert tour. New York - 01.05.75 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones hold a press conference and mini concert to announce their 2005 World Tour at the Jullliard Music School Plaza. New York City - 10.05.05 (WENN)
Ronnie Wood in the Nineties (PR Photos)
Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
The Rolling Stones arrive in the U.S. for a three week tour. From left at Kennedy Airport are: Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Mick Jagger. New York City, 23.10.64 (WENN)
In front of 2 Million people on Copacabana Beach during the Rio Carnival. Brazil - 18.02.06 (WENN)
Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards performing live at Twickenham Stadium. London, 23.08.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger jumping and singing with the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. New York, 26.07.72 (WENN)
The Rolling Stones during 'A Bigger Bang World Tour' at Madison Square Garden New York, USA - 18.01.06 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards @ Wembley Arena. London 13.09.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards @ Wembley Arena. London 13.09.03 (WENN)
Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones with Stevie Wonder at Madison Square Garden. New York City, 26.07.72 (WENN)
Mick Jagger in the Eighties (PR Photos)
Rolling Stones in Concert at Twickenham in London on 2006 Tour (PR Photos)
Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones during a performance. New York, 07.11.75 (WENN)
Keith Richards in the Nineties – nice jacket!! (PR Photos)
In front of 2 Million people on Copacabana Beach during the Rio Carnival. Brazil - 18.02.06 (WENN)
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