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Mick Jagger
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Jagger in 2022
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Michael Philip Jagger
26 July 1943 Dartford, Kent, England
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| Years active | 1960–present |
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Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias
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| Children | 8; including Jade, Elizabeth, and Georgia May |
| Relatives | Chris Jagger (brother) |
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Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the Rolling Stones. He is also one of the band's founding members.
Jagger has written most of the band's songs with lead guitarist Keith Richards. Their songwriting team, known as Jagger–Richards, is one of the most successful in rock music history. His career has lasted over six decades. He is seen as one of the most popular and important frontmen in rock music. His unique voice and exciting live shows, along with Richards' guitar playing, are the Rolling Stones' signature style.
Jagger grew up in Dartford, England. He briefly studied at the London School of Economics. But he left to focus on his music career with the Rolling Stones. In the early 1970s, Jagger acted in films like Performance (1970) and Ned Kelly (1970). Starting in the 1980s, he released solo music. This included four albums and the hit song "Dancing in the Street". This was a 1985 duet with David Bowie that reached No. 1 in the UK.
In the 2000s, Jagger helped start a film company called Jagged Films. He also produced movies through this company. From 2009 to 2011, he was part of the supergroup SuperHeavy. Even though he had some disagreements with his bandmates, especially Richards, Jagger has always found more success with the Rolling Stones. He was married to Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias from 1971 to 1978. He has eight children with five different women.
In 1989, Jagger was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. As a member of the Rolling Stones and as a solo artist, he has had 13 No. 1 hit songs in the UK and US. In 2003, he was made a knight for his contributions to popular music. Jagger is known for bringing a new style to rock and roll. This style has influenced many musicians who came after him.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, England, on 26 July 1943. He came from a middle-class family. His father, Basil "Joe" Jagger, was a gym teacher. His mother, Eva, was a hairdresser. His younger brother, Chris, is also a musician.
Jagger always loved to sing as a child. He sang in the church choir. He also enjoyed listening to singers on the radio and watching them on TV.
In September 1950, Keith Richards and Jagger first met. They were classmates at Wentworth Primary School in Dartford. The Jagger family later moved in 1954. Jagger and Richards lost touch when they went to different schools.
In the mid-1950s, Jagger started his music journey. He formed a small band with his friend Dick Taylor. They played songs by blues and rock and roll artists. These included Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. Jagger met Richards again on 17 October 1961. They were at Dartford railway station. Jagger was carrying records by Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. This showed their shared love for rhythm and blues.
A musical partnership began soon after. Richards and Taylor often met Jagger at his house. Later, they moved their meetings to Taylor's house. They formed a group called the Blues Boys.
Jagger left school in 1961. He had good grades. He and Richards moved into a flat in Chelsea, London. Guitarist Brian Jones also lived with them. While Richards and Jones planned a rhythm and blues group, Jagger studied finance. He thought about becoming a journalist or politician.
Brian Jones started working at the Ealing Club. A group called Blues Incorporated played there. Jones, Richards, and Jagger began playing with them. Jagger eventually became the lead singer. Jones, Richards, and Jagger then started practicing on their own. This was the beginning of the Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones' Journey
Forming the Band in the 1960s
In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones started playing for free. They played at a club in London. Their first show was on 12 July 1962. They called themselves the Rollin' Stones. This name came from a Muddy Waters song. They later changed it to the Rolling Stones.
The first band members were Jagger, Richards, Jones, Ian Stewart (piano), Dick Taylor (bass), and Tony Chapman (drums). In June 1963, the band played regularly at the Eel Pie Island Hotel. This helped shape their career. That autumn, Jagger left his studies. He chose to focus on music with the Rolling Stones.
The group first played songs by American rhythm and blues artists. These included Chuck Berry. Their first two UK No. 1 hits were cover songs. These were "It's All Over Now" and "Little Red Rooster". Their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, encouraged Jagger and Richards to write their own songs. Their songwriting team grew over time. One early song was "As Tears Go By". They wrote it for singer Marianne Faithfull.
For the Rolling Stones, they wrote "The Last Time". This was their third No. 1 single in the UK. It was based on an old spiritual song. Jagger and Richards also wrote their first international hit, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". This song helped create the Rolling Stones' image. They were seen as rebellious. Jagger said he was just being himself. He wasn't trying to be rebellious.
The band's early albums were not very successful at first. By the time of their album Beggars Banquet, Brian Jones was not contributing much. Jagger said Jones was not suited for their lifestyle. Jones left the band. Sadly, he died less than a month later, on 3 July 1969.
On 5 July 1969, the Rolling Stones played a concert in Hyde Park. About 250,000 people attended. They dedicated the concert to Jones. It was their first show with new guitarist, Mick Taylor. Jagger read a poem for Jones. Thousands of butterflies were released in his memory.
The 1970s: New Sounds and Changes
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In 1970, Jagger bought a large house called Stargroves. The Rolling Stones recorded music there. In 1970, the film Performance was released. Jagger starred in it as a rock star.
In 1971, Jagger and the Rolling Stones moved to Southern France. They did this for financial reasons. After a disagreement with their manager, Jagger took control of the band's business. This caused some arguments between Jagger and Richards. Jagger has managed the group ever since.
Jagger and the band changed their look in the 1970s. Jagger learned to play guitar in France. He played guitar on many Stones albums. For their 1972 American tour, Jagger wore glam-rock clothes and glitter makeup. Their album Exile on Main St. showed their love for the blues.
In 1972, Jagger and other musicians released Jamming with Edward!. This album had loose jam sessions. In November 1972, the band recorded Goats Head Soup. It was released in 1973 and reached No. 1 in the UK and US. The album included the hit song "Angie".
The 1974 album It's Only Rock 'n Roll was also a hit. Jagger and Richards produced it. After Mick Taylor left the band in 1974, they needed a new guitarist. Ronnie Wood joined the band in 1975. His first full album with them was Some Girls (1978). On this album, they explored disco and punk music.
The 1980s: Solo Work and Band Tensions
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In 1980, the band released Emotional Rescue. During its recording, disagreements started between Jagger and Richards. Richards wanted to tour, but Jagger did not. Still, Emotional Rescue topped the charts.
In 1981, the Rolling Stones toured the US. They released Tattoo You that year. This album included older songs that had not been released before. "Start Me Up" was a big hit from this album. The album reached No. 1 in the US.
Jagger also started a solo career. He wanted to create his own artistic identity. His first solo album, She's the Boss, came out in 1985. It sold well, and the song "Just Another Night" was a Top Ten hit. He also sang with Michael Jackson on the song "State of Shock".
In 1985, Jagger performed at Live Aid. This was a big charity concert. He sang with Tina Turner and David Bowie. Their duet of "Dancing in the Street" became a No. 1 hit in the UK.
Richards became more involved in band decisions. Jagger was not used to this. This led to a big disagreement between them. When the Stones released Dirty Work in 1986, Jagger refused to tour with the band. He felt he should be allowed to have his own artistic projects.
Jagger released his second solo album, Primitive Cool, in 1987. It did not sell as well as his first. Richards also released his first solo album. Many thought the Rolling Stones might break up. However, Jagger and Richards reunited in 1988. They wrote many new songs. They realized they worked best together. On 29 August 1989, the band released Steel Wheels.
The 1990s: Tours and New Albums
The 1989–1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour was the band's first world tour in seven years. It was their biggest show yet. Recordings from the tour were released as an album called Flashpoint. Bill Wyman left the band after this tour. His departure was made official in 1993.
Jagger tried to restart his solo career. He worked with producer Rick Rubin for his third solo album, Wandering Spirit. It was released in February 1993. The album was successful.
In 1993, the Stones started recording their next album. Darryl Jones joined as the new bassist. The album, Voodoo Lounge, was released in 1994. It was well-received and sold very well. Voodoo Lounge won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.
The Voodoo Lounge Tour was a huge success. It earned $320 million. The band also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
The Rolling Stones ended the 1990s with the album Bridges to Babylon (1997). The music video for "Anybody Seen My Baby?" featured Angelina Jolie. The album sold well. The Bridges to Babylon Tour showed the band was still a strong live act. Another live album, No Security, was released from the tour.
The 2000s: Continued Success and Honours
In 2001, Jagger released his fourth solo album, Goddess in the Doorway. After the September 11 attacks, Jagger joined Richards for the Concert for New York City. This was a benefit concert to help those affected.
From 1989 to 2001, the Rolling Stones earned over $1.5 billion. This was more than many other famous bands. Jagger celebrated the band's 40th anniversary with the Licks Tour. He also wrote music for the 2004 movie Alfie. The song "Old Habits Die Hard" from the soundtrack won an award. In 2007, the band's A Bigger Bang Tour earned $437 million. This made it the most profitable music tour ever at the time. Jagger said the band had no plans to stop.
In October 2009, Jagger joined U2 to perform at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert.
The 2010s: New Projects and Milestones
On 20 May 2011, Jagger announced a new supergroup called SuperHeavy. It included Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A.R. Rahman. They released one album and two singles in 2011. Jagger also appeared on will.i.am's 2011 song "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)".
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On 21 February 2012, Jagger performed at the White House. He sang with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Jeff Beck for President Barack Obama. Jagger also hosted the season finale of Saturday Night Live. He performed with bands like Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters.
Jagger performed with the Rolling Stones at 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief in 2012. The Stones played at the Glastonbury Festival in 2013. They also played two concerts in London's Hyde Park. These were part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. In 2013, Jagger worked with his brother Chris Jagger on his album Concertina Jack.
In October 2016, the Stones headlined the Desert Trip music festival. They even covered the Beatles' song "Come Together". In July 2017, Jagger released two new songs. These were "Gotta Get a Grip" and "England Lost". He released them to talk about the changing political situation in the UK.
In March 2019, a Rolling Stones tour was postponed. Jagger needed a heart procedure. He successfully had the procedure in April 2019. The tour resumed after he recovered.
The 2020s: New Music and Tributes
The band's 1973 album Goats Head Soup was re-released in September 2020. It included new songs. The album topped the UK charts. This made the Rolling Stones the first band to have a No. 1 album in six different decades.
The Rolling Stones performed online for "One World: Together at Home" in April 2020. This event supported healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five days later, they released "Living in a Ghost Town". This was a new song recorded during the lockdown. It reached No. 1 on the German Singles Chart. This made them the oldest artists to do so.
In August 2021, it was announced that Charlie Watts would not perform on the rest of the No Filter tour. He needed a medical procedure. Sadly, Watts died on 24 August 2021. Jagger, Richards, and Wood paid tribute to him. The band decided to continue touring, as it was what Charlie would have wanted. Jagger often thinks about Watts during shows. In 2022, Jagger co-wrote and performed "Strange Game" for the TV series Slow Horses. That June, two shows were postponed after Jagger got COVID-19. The tour continued after he recovered. In January 2023, Jagger launched his own line of harmonicas. He wants to encourage young musicians to play the instrument.
Working with Keith Richards
Jagger and Richards have one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in history. Their relationship is often called "love/hate" by the media. Richards once said their differences were like a "family squabble." He felt he was trying to help Jagger.
When Dirty Work was released in 1986, Jagger and Richards had a very difficult relationship. Jagger refused to tour for the album. He did his own solo tour instead. Richards called this time "World War III." The band almost broke up because of this.
Jagger's solo albums, She's the Boss (1985) and Primitive Cool (1987), had moderate success. In 1988, Richards released his first solo album, Talk Is Cheap. It was well-received. The next year, a documentary about the band's 25-year career was released.
In his 2010 book, Life, Richards described Jagger as "unbearable." He said their relationship had been difficult for decades. By 2015, Richards' opinion had softened. He said he still loved Jagger. He added that friends don't have to be perfect.
Acting and Film Production
Jagger has acted in movies from time to time. His most notable roles were in Performance (1968) and as Australian bushranger Ned Kelly in the film of the same name (1970). He also made music for Kenneth Anger's film Invocation of My Demon Brother in 1969.
Jagger tried out for a role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. He also appeared as himself in the Rutles' film All You Need Is Cash (1978). Jagger was cast in Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo in the late 1970s. But he had to leave due to scheduling conflicts with a Stones' tour. Later in his acting career, Jagger played tougher characters. These included roles in Freejack (1992) and The Man From Elysian Fields (2002).
In 1991, Jagger started Jagged Films. Their first movie was the World War II drama Enigma (2001). That same year, Jagged Films produced a documentary about Jagger called Being Mick. In 2008, the company started working on The Women.
As a Rolling Stones member, Jagger has appeared in several documentaries. These include Gimme Shelter (1970) and Sympathy for the Devil (1968). Martin Scorsese worked with Jagger on Shine a Light. This film showed the band performing during their A Bigger Bang Tour.
Jagger also helped produce the TV series The Knights of Prosperity. He co-produced the James Brown movie Get On Up (2014). With Martin Scorsese, Jagger also helped create the TV series Vinyl (2016). Jagger played an art dealer in the thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy (2020).
Personal Life and Family
Jagger has been married once and has had other relationships. He has eight children with five women. As of 2024, he also has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jagger dated Chrissie Shrimpton from 1963 to 1966. From 1966 to 1970, he was with singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull.
Jagger met Marsha Hunt in 1969. Their daughter, Karis Hunt Jagger, was born on 4 November 1970.
In 1970, he met Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias. They married on 12 May 1971 in France. Their daughter, Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger, was born on 21 October 1971. They separated in 1977 and divorced in 1978.
In late 1977, Jagger started dating American model Jerry Hall. They had an unofficial ceremony in Bali in 1990. They had four children: Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Scarlett Jagger (born 1984), James Leroy Augustin Jagger (born 1985), Georgia May Ayeesha Jagger (born 1992), and Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (born 1997).
Brazilian model Luciana Gimenez gave birth to Jagger's seventh child, Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger, in May 1999.
Jagger was in a relationship with fashion designer L'Wren Scott from 2001 until her death in 2014. Since 2014, Jagger has been with American ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick. Their son, Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger, was born in 2016.
Jagger's father, Basil "Joe" Jagger, died in 2006 at age 93. Jagger called his father the "greatest influence" in his life.
Interests and Giving Back
Jagger supports music in schools. He is a patron of The Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford. He also sponsors music through his Red Rooster Programme in local schools. The name comes from one of the Rolling Stones' early songs.
Jagger is a big cricket fan. He also follows the England national football team closely. He often attends FIFA World Cup games. In 2021, his net worth was estimated at $500 million.
Awards and Recognition
Jagger was made a knight in 2003 for his contributions to popular music. He received the honour from The Prince of Wales. His father and daughters were there. Jagger said the award meant a lot to his father.
In 1989, Jagger was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. In November 2004, the Rolling Stones were among the first artists inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame.
In 2014, a 19-million-year-old animal species was named after Jagger. It was called Jaggermeryx naida, or "Jagger's water nymph." Another ancient creature, a trilobite, was named Aegrotocatellus jaggeri. On Jagger's 75th birthday, scientists named seven fossil insects after band members. Two species were named Petroperla mickjaggeri and Lapisperla keithrichardsi. The new family they belonged to was named Petroperlidae, meaning "stone" in Greek. Scientists called them "Rolling Stoneflies."
In 2023, Jagger and Keith Richards were honored with statues in Dartford.
Jagger's Influence
Mick Jagger's performance style has been studied by experts. His stage presence helped shape British popular music. His voice is described as a powerful tool for expressing feelings. He used techniques from African American preachers and gospel singers. These included a "roar" and a "raspy sound."
Steven Van Zandt wrote that Jagger's voice changed rock and roll. It opened the door for other unique singers. Over time, Jagger became the model for rock frontmen. He helped change music through his contributions to the modern music industry.
Jagger is often called one of the most important frontmen in rock and roll history. In 1994, the New York Times noted his influence on British rock. Many singers copied parts of his stage presence. In 2015, Billboard called him "the rock and roll frontman." They said his "swagger brought a style... to rock music."
Rolling Stone magazine ranked Jagger at No. 16 on its list of 100 Greatest Singers. Lenny Kravitz wrote that Jagger's singing is "stunning, flawless in their own kind of perfection." Jagger has also advised new artists in the music industry.
The Telegraph called Mick Jagger "the Rolling Stone who changed music." CNN said Jagger's greatest talent, besides singing, is his ability to surround the band with skilled executives.
As Jagger has gotten older, his energy has surprised many. He represents an idea of "eternal youth" in rock culture. Jagger has said he will not write his autobiography.
Charlie Watts once said that Mick Jagger is not egotistical. He will always do what is best for the band.
Discography
Solo Studio Albums
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| 1985 | She's the Boss
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| 1987 | Primitive Cool
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| 1993 | Wandering Spirit
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| 2001 | Goddess in the Doorway
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Filmography
As Actor
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| 1970 | Ned Kelly | Ned Kelly | |
| Performance | Turner | ||
| 1978 | All You Need Is Cash | Mick Jagger | |
| 1987 | Running Out of Luck | Fictitious version of himself | |
| 1992 | Freejack | Vacendak | |
| 1997 | Bent | Greta | |
| 2001 | Enigma | Unnamed RAF officer | |
| The Man from Elysian Fields | Lucius Fox | ||
| 2008 | The Bank Job | Bank clerk | |
| 2019 | The Burnt Orange Heresy | Joseph Cassidy |
Jagger was supposed to appear in the 1982 film Fitzcarraldo. Some scenes were filmed with him. But he had to leave for a Rolling Stones' tour. His character was then removed from the movie.
As Producer
- Running Out of Luck (1987)
- Enigma (2001)
- Being Mick (2001)
- The Women (2008)
- Get on Up (2014)
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
- Vinyl (2016)
Images for kids
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Jagger in 2022
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Jagger performing in Zuiderpark Stadion in The Hague, Netherlands, in May 1976
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Jagger performing in Rotterdam in 1982
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Jagger performing in Chile on the Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge Tour in February 1995
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Jagger performing with the Stones at Desert Trip in October 2016
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Left to right: Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Richards, Wood, and Watts, at the premiere of Shine a Light in Berlin, Germany, in February 2008
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Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias, Jagger's wife from 1971 to 1978
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Model Jerry Hall, Jagger's partner from 1977 to 1999; they were unofficially married from 1990 to 1999.
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The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford
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Jagger singing during the Rolling Stones' 50 & Counting Tour in Boston, Massachusetts, 2013
See also
In Spanish: Mick Jagger para niños
