Mick Jagger
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Jagger in 2014
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Michael Philip Jagger 26 July 1943 Dartford, Kent, England |
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| Alma mater | London School of Economics | ||
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| Years active | 1960–present | ||
| Spouse(s) |
Bianca Jagger (m. 1971; div. 1978) Jerry Hall (m. 1990; annulled 1999) |
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| Partner(s) |
Marianne Faithfull (1966–1969) Marsha Hunt (1969–1970) Luciana Gimenez (1999–2000) L'Wren Scott (2001–2014; her death) Melanie Hamrick (2014–present) |
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| Children | 8; including Jade, Elizabeth and Georgia May | ||
| Relatives | Chris Jagger (brother) | ||
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| Instruments | Vocals | ||
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| Website | mickjagger |
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Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer, songwriter and actor, the lead singer and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones.
Jagger's career has spanned over 50 years, and he has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of Rock & Roll". Jagger's distinctive voice and performance, along with Keith Richards' guitar style, have been the trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the career of the band. Jagger gained press notoriety for his admitted drug use and romantic involvements, and was often portrayed as a countercultural figure.
In the late 1960s, Jagger began acting in films (starting with Performance and Ned Kelly), to mixed reception. In 1985, he released his first solo album, She's the Boss. In early 2009, Jagger joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy. In 1989 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004 into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. In 2003, he was knighted for his services to popular music.
Michael Philip Jagger was born into a middle-class family in Dartford, Kent. His father, Basil Fanshawe "Joe" Jagger (13 April 1913 – 11 November 2006), and grandfather, David Ernest Jagger, were both teachers. His mother, Eva Ensley Mary (née Scutts; 6 April 1913 – 18 May 2000), born in Sydney, Australia, of English descent, was a hairdresser and an active member of the Conservative Party. Jagger's younger brother, Chris (born 19 December 1947), is also a musician. The two have performed together.
Although brought up to follow his father's career path, Jagger "was always a singer" as he stated in According to the Rolling Stones. "I always sang as a child. I was one of those kids who just liked to sing. Some kids sing in choirs; others like to show off in front of the mirror. I was in the church choir and I also loved listening to singers on the radio—the BBC or Radio Luxembourg—or watching them on TV and in the movies."
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