THE FRONTMAN WHOSE VOICE AND SHOWMANSHIP DEFINED ROCK AND ROLL FOR OVER SIX DECADES
Mick Jagger
b. 1943 · Male Musician
Early Life
Mick Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England, and attended the London School of Economics before pursuing music full time.
He reconnected with childhood acquaintance Keith Richards in the early 1960s, and the two bonded over a shared love of American blues and rhythm and blues music.
Rise to Fame
Jagger co-founded The Rolling Stones in 1962, and the band quickly became one of the leading acts of the British Invasion alongside The Beatles.
His energetic stage presence and distinctive voice helped define the band’s sound on early hits, establishing The Rolling Stones as a major international act by the mid-1960s.
Career Highlights
Jagger co-wrote many of The Rolling Stones’ most enduring songs with Keith Richards, including hits from landmark albums such as Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.
The band continued touring and recording for decades, with Jagger remaining its frontman through one of the longest and most commercially successful careers in rock history.
Personal Life
Jagger has been married once, to Bianca Jagger, and has had several long-term relationships, including with Jerry Hall; he has eight children across his relationships.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for his services to popular music, becoming Sir Mick Jagger.
Net Worth & Legacy
Mick Jagger’s net worth is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, built through decades of record sales, touring, and songwriting royalties.
From a London School of Economics student to a knighted rock icon, Jagger has built a legacy as one of the most influential and enduring frontmen in music history.