Sir Mick Jagger rubbishes claims he and Harry Styles are alike in style and voice

‘He just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self’: Sir Mick Jagger, 78, rubbishes comparisons to Harry Styles, 28 – as rock icon declares he was ‘much more androgynous’

Sir Mick Jagger has rubbished claims he and Harry Styles are alike, with the rocker insisting he was ‘much more androgynous’ earlier in his career.

The Rolling Stones star, 78, insists he is a fan of Harry but is adamant they do not sound alike and have a very different performance 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 make-up than him. Come on, I was much more androgynous.

Individuals: Sir Mick Jagger, 78, has rubbished claims he and Harry Styles, 28, are alike, 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 just has a superficial resemblance to my younger self, which is fine — he can’t help that.’

Sir Mick, who has been a member of the Rolling Stones since they first formed in 1962, was known for his flamboyant sense of style earlier in his career.

The performer would often wear make-up and brightly coloured clothes on stage.

Born to perform: The Rolling Stones star insists he is a fan of Harry but is adamant they do not sound alike and have a very different performance styles (Harry pictured last month)

Born to perform: The Rolling Stones star insists he is a fan of Harry but is adamant they do not sound alike and have a very different performance styles (Harry pictured last month)

Meanwhile, former One Direction star Harry, 28, is known to wear flamboyant attire while performing too.

It comes as Harry was named on The Sunday Times Young Rich List with an estimated worth of £100million.

The pop star ranks eighth, up two places from last year, while he has also placed as a new entry at 37 on the Music Millionaires list.

Standing out: Sir Mick, who has been a member of the Rolling Stones since they first formed in 1962, was known for his flamboyant sense of style earlier in his career (pictured 1976)

Standing out: Sir Mick, who has been a member of the Rolling Stones since they first formed in 1962, was known for his flamboyant sense of style earlier in his career (pictured 1976)

Magic: It comes as Harry was named on The Sunday Times Young Rich List with an estimated worth of £100million (pictured last month)

Magic: It comes as Harry was named on The Sunday Times Young Rich List with an estimated worth of £100million (pictured last month)

Harry has made his money from his music with One Direction and as a solo artist, as well as film roles.

Sir Mick ranked in the top 10 of the Music Rich List with an estimated worth of £318million.

Elsewhere, Sir Mick and his Rolling Stones co-star Keith Richards (£303 million) were listed in sixth and seventh places, respectively on the main Rich List.

Raking it in: Elsewhere, it was claimed Rolling Stones star Sir Mick Jagger was worth £318 million

Raking it in: Elsewhere, it was claimed Rolling Stones star Sir Mick Jagger was worth £318 million