Sir Mick Jagger admits Keith Richards' apology over penis jibes was a 'prerequisite' to Rolling Stones 50th reunion

PUBLISHED: 09:53 EST, 9 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:53 EST, 9 May 2013

They're making millions from their 50th anniversary tour so you'd expect the Rolling Stones didn't have to think twice about reforming for the concerts.

However, Sir Mick Jagger admitted he wasn't prepared go on the road with his bandmates until Keith Richards apologised for unflattering jibes in his autobiography.

In fact, the frontman, 69, claims it was a 'prerequisite' than Keith, also 69, say sorry for commenting on his penis size in his 2010 book Life.

Frenemies: Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, pictured on stage in Los Angeles last Friday, have made up

Keith left Mick far from impressed in the tome, when he wrote: 'Marianne Faithfull had no fun with his tiny todger.

'I know he's got an enormous pair of balls - but it doesn't quite fill the gap.'

Tough words: Keith wrote about Sir Mick's penis in his 2010 autobiography Life

The guitarist also commented on Mick making it 'very difficult to be his friend' and other tough opinions on the singer's personality.

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, Sir Mick said: '(An apology was) a prerequisite, you might say.

'Well, I think it was a good thing he got together with me and said that. I don't really want to talk about it apart from that, but I think it's good that he said it, and yes, it was a prerequisite, really.

'You have to put those things to one side; you can't leave them unspoken.'

When asked if he liked Keith's recollection of the band's early history, Mick described them as 'accurate'.

However, when pressed for further comment, the veteran singer said he didn't 'really want to talk about Keith's book'.

While Keith conceded he had to apologise, he claims his bandmate didn't read the book properly.

He explained: 'I told Mick, "You should have seen what I left out." I did also say to Mick, "I know exactly what you did. You got the book, you went straight to the index - Jagger, M - and that's what you read. You didn't take it in context. You didn't."'

Keith said he was happy to apologise, but perhaps it wasn't quite so whole-hearted as Mick would have liked.

The guitarist added: 'I'd say anything to get the band together, you know? I'd lie to my mother.'

Reunited: The Rolling Stones together last year

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I can't believe these idiots are still alive. Just kidding. I love Keith. He's a hoot

- Kezza , BB, United States, 09/5/2013 17:48

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ha ha ha!! Too funny. Now, I'll be the judge. Let's see!

- Roseanne Barr , Hawaii, 09/5/2013 17:32

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I love Keith but he should not have said that about his friend and brother, He violated the Man Code !!! For that I recomend the Maxium allowable sentance under the Man Code Act, 1000 hours of listening to Air Supply and a additional 50 hours of listening to Justin Beiber... Bailif take him away !!!

- Tewstones , Long Island N.Y., 09/5/2013 17:24

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I guess we know now that really truly Keith is as cool as he looks and Mick is as much a diva as he looks :)

- Chris Paterson , Glasgow, United Kingdom, 09/5/2013 17:14

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How can you not love Keith?

- Karen D , shepherds bush, United Kingdom, 09/5/2013 17:12

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No wonder Mick Jagger -sorry-SIR Mick Jagger-got the nickname "Brenda"!

- Never vote Tory , Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 09/5/2013 17:10

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They are THE STONES ,no one will know the whole truth about their past,who said or did what ect.I'm surprised they even remember half of what went on considering the drink ,drugs & parties.Who cares anyway,their music is what really matters & that will always be the best....I got that sinking feeling, who's potatoes are you peeling?.... brilliant,just brilliant.

- Lil 789 , Oxford, 09/5/2013 17:04

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If more pensioners shared their work ethic then this country wouldn't be in the mess it's now in!

- miriad llewelyn , Alderney England, 09/5/2013 16:58

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By the look of them I guess their next gig will be as residents in an old folks home.

- Shadow , Toronto, 09/5/2013 16:55

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Looks like an outtake from "Walking Dead".

- William , Milwaukee, 09/5/2013 16:50

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