Mick Jagger is one of the most influential artists in the history of rock and roll. This famous rock and roll idol is not only a musician, but also a songwriter, film producer and actor. Jagger is known for his outstanding craftsmanship and is one of the biggest names in the music world. He is also a founding member of the popular band The Rolling Stones.
Mick Jagger carved his niche in the music industry and inspired generations of rock and roll enthusiasts. Born into a typical middle class family, he shared his music with Keith Richards very early on.
His unique vocal style and often suggestive movement on stage gave his group a good reputation, in contrast to the more orthodox Beatles. During his heyday, he released a string of hits including "Respectable", "Hot Stuff".
In addition to being a member of the Rolling Stones, he also had an amazing solo career with many hits such as "She's the Boss", "Primitive Cool", "Wandering Spirit" and "Goddess In The Doorway". He was also a popular symbol of the counterculture, receiving a lot of attention for his drug use and stage fame.
Childhood and youth Mika
Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger was born July 26, 1943 in Dartford, Kent, England, to Basil Fanshawe Jagger and Eva Ansley Mary. He is the eldest son, he also had two brothers.
He began singing from a very early age and was a member of the church choir. In 1950, he became friends with Keith Richards at Wentworth Primary School. But the duo lost contact with each other, and Jagger continued his studies at Dartford Grammar School. In 1960, they eventually renewed their friendship and discovered that they both shared a passion for rhythm and blues (R&B) music.
While Richards formed his own band with guitarist Brian Jones, Jagger continued his education at the London School of Economics, where he dreamed of becoming a politician or a journalist.
The Rolling Stones formed in 1962 with Jagger as lead vocalist and harmonica, Charlie Watts on drums, Brian Jones on guitar and keyboards, Bill Wyman on bass, and Keith Richards on guitar.
Mick Jagger & The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones released their first self-titled album in 1964. The following year they came up with a song called "The Last Time" which went to number one on the UK charts followed by "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
From 1966 to 1969 the band toured all over the world playing such great hits as "Let's Spend The Night Together" and "Compassion For The Devil". During this time, one of their group members, Brian Jones, committed suicide.
Jones was replaced by Mick Taylor and the band went on to record "Let It Bleed" in 1969. Two years later, they released one of their best albums, Sticky Fingers, which included singles such as "Brown Sugar" and "Wild". Horses.'
In the 1970s, Jagger experimented with other genres of music, including punk and disco. The album "Some Girls", released in 1978, showcased different musical genres. In the late 1970s, he went on several tours with the Rolling Stones.
In 1985 he decided to go it alone and released his debut solo album She's the Boss. However, it was not as successful as his previous albums with The Rolling Stones. During this period, his relationship with Richards also turned sour.
Later in 1987, he released his second solo album Primitive Cool to critical acclaim but was not a commercial success. Two years later, The Rolling Stones returned with Steel Wheels.
In 1990, he released his third solo album, Wandering Spirit, which became a commercial success and featured on numerous popular charts. Five years later, he founded Jagged Films with Victoria Pearman.
In 2001, he released "Goddess in the Doorway", which included the hit "Visions of Paradise". He also performed at a benefit concert after the horrific 11/XNUMX attacks. The following year, he appeared in the film The Man from the Champs Elysees.
In 2007, The Rolling Stones became rich during the Big Bang, which earned them a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Two years later, he collaborated with U2 and performed "Give me" at the 25th anniversary concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also this year, he filmed the comedy "Knights of Prosperity", which was aired by "Azbuka". He was also seen in the first episode of the series.
super heavy
In 2011, he formed a new supergroup called "SuperHeavy" with the band members, Joss Stone, AR Rahman, Damian Marley and Dave Stewart. In the same year, he appeared in the clip of THE (The Most Difficult) by Will.I.am. In addition, he also appeared in Some Girls: Live in Texas 78.
He performed at the White House for President Barack Obama along with the Blues Ensemble on February 21, 2012. He was also seen performing at a charity concert called "12-12-12: Concert for Sandy Relief" along with "The Rolling" on December 12, 2012.
The Rolling Stones played at the Glastonbury Festival in 2013. That same year, Jagger teamed up with his brother Chris Jagger for two new duets for his album Concertina Jack, which was released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his debut album. In July 2017, Jagger released the double-sided single "Gotta Get a Grip" / "England Lost".
Jagger co-created and executive produced the historical drama series Vinyl (2016), which starred Bobby Cannavale and aired for one season on HBO before it was cancelled.
Basic work
Wandering Spirit, released in 1993, was Jagger's third solo album and became a critical and commercial hit. It peaked at number 12 in the United Kingdom and number 11 in the US.
It has been certified gold by the RIAA. The single "Don't Tear Me Down" was moderately successful and charted on the Rockboard Album Rock Track chart for a week.
Personal life and legacy Jagger
From 1966 to 1970, Jagger had a relationship with Marianne Faithfull, an English singer, songwriter and actress. But this affair was not successful and he was later in a relationship with Marsha Hunt from 1969 to 1970.
He married Nicaraguan-born Bianca De Macias on May 12, 1971. But this marriage was spent and Bianca filed for divorce after seven years. While still married to Bianca, he began dating Jerry Hall. They married on November 21, 1990 at a Hindu service on a beach in Indonesia. But this marriage was also broken after nine years.
Mick Jagger is known for his many relationships. He fathered seven children with four different women; Marsha Hunt, Bianca De Macias, Jerry Hall and Luciana Jimenez Morad. Melanie Hamrick gave birth to Jagger's eighth child, Devereux Octavian Basil Jagger, on December 8, 2016.
Jagger has been romantically linked to other personalities including Angelina Jolie, Bebe Buell, Carla Bruni, Sophie Dahl, Carly Simon and Chrissy Shrimpton.
He is an avid cricket fan and founded "Jagged Internetworks" so he can get a complete and immediate report on English cricket.
Along with Keith Richards, Jagger is a popular counterculture figure. He is best known for his sexually explicit lyrics and drug-related arrests.
Jagger's vocal talent is recognized on Jay-Z's "Swagga Like Us" single. He is also the subject of Maroon 5's hit single "Moves as Jagger".
