The guitarist Keith Richards knew was miles better than him: “I ain’t trained that way”

Keith Richards praised José Feliciano as a far better guitarist than himself in technical and classical terms. The comparison highlights different strengths: Feliciano’s trained, versatile playing and Richards’s distinctive feel and contribution to the Rolling Stones’ sound.

Richards said, “I ain’t trained that way,” describing how he makes the guitar do what he wants rather than relying on classical technique. His open G tuning, often played without the low E string, helped create his recognisable riffs, while his approach to music centres on groove and the interaction between band members.