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Mick Jagger
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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 and a founder of the Rolling Stones. Jagger has written most of the band's songs with guitarist Keith Richards. Their songwriting team, known as Jagger–Richards, is one of the most successful in rock music history.
Jagger's career has lasted over six decades. Many people see him as one of the most popular and important frontmen in rock music history. His unique voice and exciting live shows, along with Richards' guitar playing, have been the Rolling Stones' signature style. Early in his career, Jagger became well-known for his energetic stage presence.
Jagger was born and grew up in Dartford, England. He studied at the London School of Economics but left to focus on his music 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, including four albums. His 1985 duet with David Bowie, "Dancing in the Street", reached No. 1 in the UK and Australia. In the 2000s, Jagger helped start a film company called Jagged Films. He also joined the supergroup SuperHeavy from 2009 to 2011.
Even though he had some disagreements with his bandmates, especially Richards, Jagger has always found more success with the Rolling Stones than with his solo projects. He has eight children with five women.
In 1989, Jagger was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2004, he joined 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 singles in the UK and US. In 2003, he was made a knight for his contributions to popular music. Jagger is seen as a pioneer in pop music, bringing a special style and excitement to rock and roll that has inspired many musicians since.
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Early Life and School Days
Michael Philip Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, on 26 July 1943. His father, Basil Fanshawe "Joe" Jagger, was a gymnast and physical education teacher. His mother, Eva Ensley Mary, was a hairdresser. Jagger's younger brother, Chris, is also a musician.
Jagger always loved to sing as a child. He sang in the church choir and enjoyed listening to singers on the radio and watching them on TV.
In September 1950, Keith Richards and Jagger first met as classmates at Wentworth Primary School in Dartford. The Jagger family moved in 1954. Jagger then attended Dartford Grammar School, which now has the Mick Jagger Centre for performing arts. Jagger and Richards lost touch when they went to different schools.
In the mid-1950s, Jagger started his music journey. He formed a band with his friend Dick Taylor. They played songs by blues and rock and roll artists like Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. Jagger met Richards again on 17 October 1961 at Dartford railway station. They discovered a shared love for rhythm and blues music.
This meeting led to a musical partnership. Richards and Taylor often met Jagger at his house to play music. Later, they moved to Taylor's house and formed a group called the Blues Boys.
Jagger left school in 1961. He and Richards moved into a flat in Chelsea, London, with guitarist Brian Jones. While Richards and Jones planned to start a rhythm and blues group, Jagger continued to study finance at the London School of Economics.
Brian Jones, using the name Elmo Lewis, played at the Ealing Jazz Club. There, a group called Blues Incorporated performed. Jones, Richards, and Jagger began playing with this group. Jagger eventually became their lead singer. Soon, Jones, Richards, and Jagger started practicing on their own, which led to the creation of the Rolling Stones.
Music Career Highlights
Starting the Rolling Stones in the 1960s
In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones began playing for free at a club in London. Their first show, under the name the Rollin' Stones, was on 12 July 1962, at the Marquee Club. They later changed their name to the Rolling Stones.
The first band members included Jagger, Richards, Jones, Ian Stewart, Dick Taylor, and Tony Chapman. In June 1963, the band started a five-month stay at the Eel Pie Island Hotel. This helped shape their career. That autumn, Jagger left his studies to focus on the band.
The group first played songs by American rhythm and blues artists. Their first two UK No. 1 hits were cover songs: "It's All Over Now" and "Little Red Rooster". Their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, encouraged Jagger and Richards to write their own songs. One of their early songs was "As Tears Go By", written for singer Marianne Faithfull.
For the Rolling Stones, they wrote "The Last Time", their third No. 1 single in the UK. They also wrote their first international hit, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". This song helped create the Rolling Stones' image as rebellious. Jagger said he was "just being me" and not trying to be rebellious.
The band's early albums, like Out of Our Heads and Aftermath, were very successful. In 1967, Jagger and Richards faced legal challenges. Despite this, the band continued to make music.
By the time of the album Beggars Banquet, Brian Jones was not contributing much to the band. Jagger said Jones was "not psychologically suited to this way of life." Jones left the band in June 1969. Sadly, less than a month later, on 3 July 1969, Jones passed away.
On 5 July 1969, two days after Jones's death, the Rolling Stones played a concert in Hyde Park. About 250,000 people attended, and the band dedicated the show to Jones. It was their first concert with new guitarist, Mick Taylor. At the start of the concert, Jagger read a poem, and thousands of butterflies were released for Jones.
On 6 December 1969, the Stones performed at the Altamont Free Concert. This event became a symbol of the end of the 1960s' hopeful spirit.
The 1970s: New Sounds and Challenges
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In 1970, Jagger bought Stargroves, a large house where the Rolling Stones recorded music. That same year, the film Performance, starring Jagger as a rock star, was released.
In 1971, the band moved to France to avoid high taxes in the UK. After some business changes, Jagger took on more control of the band's business side. He has helped manage the group ever since.
Jagger and the band changed their look and style in the 1970s. Jagger learned to play guitar and added parts to albums like Sticky Fingers (1971). For their 1972 American tour, Jagger wore glam-rock clothes and glitter makeup. Their album Exile on Main St. (1972) showed their love for the blues.
In 1972, Jagger and other band members released Jamming with Edward!, an album of jam sessions. The 1973 album Goats Head Soup reached No. 1 in the UK and US. It included the hit song "Angie".
More legal issues related to past events in France affected the band's plans for their 1973 tour. They were not allowed to play in Japan.
The 1974 album It's Only Rock 'n Roll was a hit. Jagger and Richards produced it together. After Mick Taylor left the band in December 1974, Ronnie Wood joined in 1975. Wood's first full album with the band was Some Girls (1978), which explored disco and punk styles.
The 1980s: Solo Work and Band Disagreements
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After Some Girls, the band released Emotional Rescue in 1980. During this time, some disagreements started between Jagger and Richards. Richards wanted to tour, but Jagger did not. Emotional Rescue topped the charts.
In 1981, the Rolling Stones toured the US. Their album Tattoo You (1981) included older songs and new ones like "Start Me Up", which was a big hit. The album reached No. 1 in the US.
Jagger also started a solo career to explore his own artistic ideas. His first solo album, She's the Boss, came out in 1985. It sold well, and the single "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, a big charity concert. He sang with Tina Turner and performed "Dancing in the Street" with David Bowie. The video for this song was shown at both concert locations and reached No. 1 in the UK.
Richards became more involved in band decisions, which led to more disagreements with Jagger. Some worried this could end the band. When the Stones released Dirty Work in 1986, Jagger chose not to tour with the band. He felt he should be able to have his own artistic projects outside the Rolling Stones.
Jagger released his second solo album, Primitive Cool, in 1987. Richards also released his first solo album. Many thought the Rolling Stones might break up. However, Jagger and Richards reunited in 1988 and wrote many new songs. They realized they worked best together. On 29 August 1989, the band released Steel Wheels.
The 1990s: Tours and New Members
The 1989–1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour was the band's biggest tour yet. Recordings from this tour were released as the album Flashpoint in 1991. This was Bill Wyman's last tour with the band. He officially left in January 1993.
After the success of Steel Wheels, Jagger worked on his third solo album, Wandering Spirit, released in 1993. It was commercially successful.
In 1993, the Stones began recording their next album. Charlie Watts brought in bassist Darryl Jones to replace Wyman. Jones has continued to perform with the band. The album Voodoo Lounge (1994) was well-received and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. It reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 2 in the US.
The Voodoo Lounge Tour lasted until 1996 and was the highest-grossing tour at the time. 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 following 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
In 2001, Jagger released his fourth solo album, Goddess in the Doorway. After the 11 September attacks, Jagger joined Richards at the Concert for New York City to help raise money.
From 1989 to 2001, the Rolling Stones earned over US$1.5 billion. Jagger celebrated the band's 40th anniversary with the year-long Licks Tour. He also helped write the soundtrack for the 2004 film Alfie, which included the award-winning song "Old Habits Die Hard". In 2007, the band's A Bigger Bang Tour earned US$437 million, setting a record for the most profitable music tour ever. 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. The group released one album and two singles in 2011. Jagger also appeared on will.i.am's 2011 single "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" with Jennifer Lopez.
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On 21 February 2012, Jagger performed at a White House concert for President Barack Obama. Jagger also hosted the season finale of Saturday Night Live in May 2012.
Jagger performed with the Rolling Stones at 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief in December 2012. The Stones played at the Glastonbury festival in 2013 and two concerts in London's Hyde Park for their 50th anniversary. In 2013, Jagger teamed up with his brother Chris Jagger for two duets. In October 2016, the Stones headlined the Desert Trip festival. In July 2017, Jagger released two new songs, "Gotta Get a Grip" and "England Lost," as a response to the changing political situation in the UK.
In March 2019, a Rolling Stones tour was postponed because Jagger needed a heart procedure. He recovered well, and the No Filter Tour resumed in Chicago.
The 2020s: Recent Activities
The band's 1973 album Goats Head Soup was reissued in September 2020. It included unreleased songs like "Scarlet" with Jimmy Page. The album topped the UK Albums Chart, making the Rolling Stones the first band to have a No. 1 album in six different decades.
The Rolling Stones performed online for Global Citizen's One World: Together at Home concert on 18 April 2020. This event supported healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five days later, they released "Living in a Ghost Town", a new song recorded before the pandemic. It reached No. 1 on the German Singles Chart.
In August 2021, it was announced that Charlie Watts would not perform on the rest of the No Filter tour due to a medical procedure. Sadly, Watts passed away on 24 August 2021. Jagger, Richards, and Wood paid tribute to him. The band decided to continue touring, believing it was what Charlie would have wanted. Jagger said, "We all miss Charlie so much. We miss him as a band. We miss him as friends, on and off the stage."
In May 2022, Jagger said he still thinks about Watts often. On the one-year anniversary of Watts's death, Jagger shared a touching tribute online. That same year, Jagger co-wrote and performed "Strange Game" for the TV series Slow Horses. In June 2022, two shows on the Stones' Sixty tour were postponed after Jagger got COVID-19. The tour continued after he recovered. In January 2023, Jagger launched his own line of harmonicas to encourage young musicians.
Working with Keith Richards
Jagger's songwriting partnership with Richards is one of the most successful in music history. Their relationship is often described as having both strong friendship and occasional disagreements. Richards once said, "I think of our differences as a family squabble."
The album Dirty Work (1986) was released during a difficult time between Jagger and Richards. Jagger chose not to tour for the album, focusing on his solo work instead. This period was very challenging for the band.
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, which was well-received. Many thought the Rolling Stones might be ending.
However, Jagger and Richards reunited in 1988 and wrote many new songs. They realized they were meant to work together. Jagger said, "Because we've been doing it for so long, we don't really have to discuss it."
Richards' autobiography, Life, was published in 2010. In it, he described their relationship as sometimes strained. By 2015, Richards' view had softened, saying, "I still love him dearly... your friends don't have to be perfect."
Acting and Film Production
Jagger has acted in films from time to time. His most notable roles were in Performance (1968) and as Australian bushranger Ned Kelly in the film Ned Kelly (1970). He also created music for Kenneth Anger's film Invocation of My Demon Brother in 1969.
Jagger was considered for roles in other films but could not take them due to scheduling conflicts with the Rolling Stones' tours. He later played more serious characters in films like Freejack (1992) and The Man From Elysian Fields (2002).
In 1991, Jagger started Jagged Films with Victoria Pearman. In 1995, he co-founded Lip Service with Steve Tisch. Jagged Films' first movie was the World War II drama Enigma (2001). That same year, Jagged Films produced a documentary about Jagger called Being Mick.
As a member of the Rolling Stones, 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 (2008), a documentary about the band's performances.
Jagger also co-produced the TV series The Knights of Prosperity and the James Brown movie Get On Up (2014). He also helped create and produce the drama series Vinyl (2016) for HBO. In 2019, Jagger appeared in the thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy.
Jagger is a co-producer for the upcoming film Miles & Juliette, about Miles Davis and Juliette Gréco.
Personal Life
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 and then Marianne Faithfull. He met Marsha Hunt in 1969, and they had a daughter, Karis Hunt Jagger, born in 1970.
In 1970, he met Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias. They married in 1971 in France. Their daughter, Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger, was born in 1971. They separated in 1977.
In late 1977, Jagger began 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). Their relationship ended in 1999.
Jagger had a son, Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger, born in 1999, with Brazilian model Luciana Gimenez. From 2001 to 2014, Jagger was in a relationship with fashion designer L'Wren Scott. He set up a scholarship in her name at London's Central Saint Martins College.
Since 2014, Jagger has been in a relationship with American ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick. Their son, Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger, was born in 2016.
Jagger's father, Basil "Joe" Jagger, passed away 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 and helps music programs through his Red Rooster Programme. The name "Red Rooster" comes from one of the Rolling Stones' early songs.
Jagger is a big fan of cricket and follows the England national football team. He often attends FIFA World Cup games. In 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$500 million.
Awards and Recognition
Jagger was made a knight for his services to popular music in 2003. He received the award from The Prince of Wales. 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, Jaggermeryx naida ("Jagger's water nymph"), was named after him. Another ancient creature, the trilobite species Aegrotocatellus jaggeri, was also named after Jagger. On Jagger's 75th birthday, scientists named seven fossil stoneflies after band members, calling them "Rolling Stoneflies."
In 2023, Jagger and Keith Richards were honored with statues in Dartford.
Influence and Legacy
Mick Jagger's influence on young people has been widely discussed. His stage presence was very powerful and physical. Music experts note that Jagger's style helped change ideas about masculinity in popular music.
His voice is seen as a strong tool for sharing feelings and showing a different view of society. He used techniques like "the roar" and "the buzz" to express passion. Steven Van Zandt said that Jagger's voice being accepted on pop radio was a big moment for rock and roll.
Over time, Jagger has become a model for rock frontmen. He is often called one of the most popular and influential frontmen in rock history. The New York Times noted in 1994 that his influence is strong in British rock music. Billboard ranked Jagger as the greatest rock lead singer of all time, saying "no one has moves like Jagger."
David Bowie once said he used to dream of being like Mick Jagger. Jagger has also been known to advise new artists in the music industry.
The Telegraph called Mick Jagger "the Rolling Stone who changed music." Billboard says Jagger "continues to personify not only the Rolling Stones but rock'n'roll itself."
As Jagger has gotten older, his continued energy has impressed many. Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi wondered how the Stones keep going. Jagger has often been seen as a symbol of "eternal youth" in rock culture.
Jagger has said he will not write an autobiography. However, he did prepare a manuscript in the 1980s, which was not published.
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
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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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, but he had to leave for a Rolling Stones' tour.
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)
See also
In Spanish: Mick Jagger para niños
