Legendary musician, film actor, producer and frontman of a British band The Rolling Stones, owner of many music awards, sir Michael Philip Jagger(Michael Philip Jagger) was born on July 26, 1943 in Dartford, UK. Mick Jagger was born into an ordinary English family: his father was a teacher, and his mother studied political activity. At school, the boy was not distinguished by perseverance, except for music lessons. Music was the only subject that young Jagger enjoyed taking. Soon Mick left school because a group called The Rolling Stones, which he formed together with two other musicians - Brian Johnson And Keith Richards, - became famous.
Keith Richards- old true friend Mick Jagger, who knew him from early childhood.
In 1961 Michael Jagger took the pseudonym Mick and since then he has been known as Mick Jagger. And the first official performance The Rolling Stones took place at the club Marquee.
The name of the group was the song of the famous American bluesman Muddy Waters.
Not all musicians accepted new team with enthusiasm: the old bluesmen considered the young upstarts too shocking and eccentric.
Already in 1964 the first album was released The Rolling Stones under the same name Rolling Stones, and the musicians became popular first in Great Britain and then throughout the world .
Later, remembering early years, Mick Jagger admitted: “Pop music is different from rock and roll in that it changes very quickly. And it seems natural to me that some pop artists go out of fashion and disappear from view, and others come to take their place. There is nothing wrong. Although, of course, it’s easy for me to say - after all, I’m not one of those stars! But in the 60s, neither I nor my colleagues in The Rolling Stones even dreamed of such longevity. I think we're lucky."
Gradually, the popularity of the musicians grew: numerous tours, concerts and album recordings led to the fact that the band members had serious problems with drugs. For example, 1967 was marked by legal proceedings regarding offenses Mick Jagger, Keith Richard And Brian Jones related to drug use. Then they joined the group Bill Wyman And Charlie Watts.
The musician is known not only for his addictions, but also for his great love of love. On this moment Jagger has seven children and already two grandchildren. First muse and love Mick Jagger was famous British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull. The romance did not last long, but the musician wrote the famous song “As Tears Go By” for the singer. Then in 1969 Mick Jagger got close to rising star, a black singer Mashey Hunt, but the romance with her also quickly ended. Famous song "Brown Sugar" written specifically about her. Besides all this, Masha Hunt gave birth to a daughter, Caris, from Mick Jagger.
In the summer of 1970, at one of the band's concerts, the singer met a Nicaraguan woman named Bianca Perez Moreno de Macias. Soon the young people got married, and at the wedding famous group was invited only Keith Richards. The couple had a daughter Jade Jagger, who is a very famous jewelry designer today.
Still windy Mick Jagger soon he was having a full-blown affair with American top model Jerry Hall. The couple had four children: Elizabeth, James, Georgia and Gabriel.
In the late 90s, a huge scandal erupted when a Latin American model Luciana Morad stated that her son Lucas is the child of the lead singer of The Rolling Stones. She proved paternity, and the musician had to pay a large sum of money to support the mother and child. All this put an end to his 21-year marriage to a top model Jerry Hall.
In addition, the singer acted in films and has many interesting films in his arsenal.
For the artist’s 60th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II dedicated Mick Jagger knighted for services to the Fatherland.
- Filmography
- Sympathy For The Devil, 1968
- Performance, 1970
- Ned Kelly, 1970
- Running Out Of Luck, 1987
- Fugitive, 1992
- Bent, 1997
- Escape from the Champs Elysees, 2001
- Handsome Alfie or What Men Want (cameo role), 2004
- The Rolling Stones. Let there be light, 2008, concert film by M. Scorsese.
- Baden-baden, 2008
British rock musician, composer, actor, producer and businessman, Mick Jagger is known throughout the world primarily as a frontman. legendary team"Rolling Stones". Coming from a middle-class family, Michael Philip Jagger was born in Dartford on July 26, 1943. He met his future partner Keith Richards at the age of five, but then their paths diverged for a while. In elementary school, Michael had good... Read all
British rock musician, composer, actor, producer and businessman, Mick Jagger is known throughout the world primarily as the frontman of the legendary Rolling Stones. Coming from a middle-class family, Michael Philip Jagger was born in Dartford on July 26, 1943. He met his future partner Keith Richards at the age of five, but then their paths diverged for a while. In elementary school, Michael had good grades and since he was not averse to starting his own business, he later began studying to become an economist. However, the guy was prevented from completing his education in his chosen specialty by another passion - rock and roll. Already at the age of 15, Jagger organized the rhythm and blues team “Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys”, and later he “re-acquainted” with Richards, which became the starting point for the creation of the “Rolling Stones”.
And although the parents (and especially the father) did not approve of their son’s choice, the world subsequently received one of the most wonderful rock bands. Mick and Keith formed an excellent writing tandem, and they composed a considerable number of hits throughout the Rolling Stones’ career. In the late 60s, Jagger began to try his hand at films, starring in the films Performance and Ned Kelly. By the way, in these films he acted not only as an artist, but also took part in the creation of the sound track.
From the mid-70s, creative differences began to grow within the group. This was especially true for Jagger and Richards. Mick strove to keep up with the times and make more dance-commercial music, while Keith insisted on sticking to traditional rhythm and blues roots. Jagger managed to realize his ambitions only closer to the mid-80s, when he, taking advantage of a special clause in the Stones’ new contract with Sony Music (which provided for individual projects), started cooking solo album. Among the musicians involved in working on the record were such personalities as Pete Townshend, Jeff Beck, Carlos Alomar and Herbie Hancock.
Made with all sorts of newfangled gadgets like synthesizers and drum machines, “She’s The Boss” was a good commercial success, peaking at number 6 in England and 13 in the US. Around the same time, Jagger recorded the hit “Dancing In The Street” (a cover of “Martha & the Vandellas”) with David Bowie and appeared as a solo artist at “Live Aid.”
Encouraged by the success of "She's The Boss", Mick decided to continue own career and because of this he even canceled the tour in support of “Dirty Work”, which caused violent indignation from Richards (however, Jagger responded to Keith’s public attacks with the song “Shoot Off Your Mouth”). This time, the same Jeff Beck, as well as David Stewart from Eurythmics and producer Keith Diamond, were involved in working on the album. The “Primitive Cool” disc turned out to be truly “primitive” compared to its predecessor and sold much worse than “She’s The Boss”. The failure of the record became one of the reasons for the vocalist to return to the Rolling Stones lair, and in 1989 the reconciliation of Mick and Keith was noted strong work"Rolling" "Steel Wheels". At the end of the tour in support of this album, the Rolling Stones took a long time out, and Jagger took advantage of it to record his third solo album.
On “Wandering Spirit,” the musician moved away from the use of synthesizers and brought guitars to the fore, which critics did not fail to note in their laudatory reviews. Of the guest stars on the album, bassist Flea from “ Red Hot Chili Peppers"and Lenny Kravitz, whose services Mick resorted to again when recording "Goddess In The Doorway". Jagger dedicated the rest of the 90s to the Rolling Stones and acting career, and only in 2001 he released his fourth solo album, whose “success” turned out to be comparable only to “Primitive Cool”.
Mick Jagger is a legend and one of best performers on the rock stage. His repertoire, voice and unusual way of moving became the signature style of the rock group "Rolling Stones". He always lived through art, so music is inextricably linked with his name. Jagger spent more than fifty years on stage, becoming a role model for a huge number of performers. The story of his life is an endless path upward, to the very heights of glory.
early years
Michael Jagger was born in English city Dartford 26 July 1946. His family had nothing to do with art. His father worked as a teacher at school, and his mother was a coordinator in a branch of the Conservative Association. The parents wanted their son to become an economist, so they did everything to get him accepted into the prestigious school of political and economic sciences in London.
Michael had little interest in studying. His favorite pastime since childhood was singing, and he hoped that one day he would get to big stage. According to Jagger, he always wanted to sing, and the louder the better. Once he was so carried away by singing that he accidentally bit off the tip of his tongue. This funny, but still unpleasant fact only strengthened the young man’s desire to become a rock musician.
In 1958, Michael and his friend
Dick Taylor organized the group "Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys". Two years later, Jagger met his childhood friend Keith Richards at a train station. Michael was holding a stack of records and Keith started talking to him about music. It turned out that old friends love blues and rock and roll. Richards played the guitar well, so Jagger invited him to the newly formed group.
Soon the band began performing in London clubs and pubs. The rock band added drummer Charlie Watts and bassist Bill Wyman and was named "Blues Incorporated". In 1962, while performing at the Marquee club, the band members announced that from now on they were called the Rolling Stones. At the same time, Michael became Mick Jagger.
At the pinnacle of glory
Rolling Stones style
was influenced by the music of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. However, over time, their sound and stage image began to change, and they began to dictate fashion. Jagger plays a huge role in developing the band's image. The image he created on stage is unique. Unusual voice, who was at times soft, at times rude, defiant sexuality, lustful smile, energy, aggression, and at the same time antics and foolishness - all this became an integral part of the Rolling Stones, and made Mick Jagger one of the most famous rock musicians.
In 1963 the group quickly began to move towards musical Olympus. A year later, the musicians were put on the same level as " The Beatles". Successful albums began to be released one by one: "Aftermath" (1966
), "Between the Buttons" (1967).
The group gained popularity not only thanks to its powerful and energetic music, but also its provocative lyrics. In his works, Jagger dealt a crushing blow to religion, conservatism and female. Nihilism and ruthless criticism became an integral part of his work. The 1970s were the peak of the Rolling Stones' popularity. Albums such as "Sticky Fingers" (1971) and "Exile on Main St." (1972) were later called "the quintessence of rock."
The musicians moved forward, not paying attention to their reputation, which was fairly tarnished by constant scandals. So, in 1967, Mick was arrested for drug possession and sentenced to three months in prison. It was only thanks to the lawyers that the sentence was changed to conditional release.
The media's attention was constantly focused on Jagger, because he was not just an idol, but a real God for the new generation.
In the 1980s, the Rolling Stones continued to perform around the world, but Mick wanted to solo career. His first album, “She”s The Boss” (1985), was received with a bang! and became incredibly popular. In 1987, Jagger’s second album, “Primitive Cool,” was released, and in 1993, his third, “Wandering Spirit.” All of them had big success.
Mick Jagger is still the frontman and main ideological inspirer"Rolling Stones". Besides that, he doesn't stop solo career, and in 2010 he became a member of the new team “SuperHeavy”. His energy is enough not only for music, but also for cinema, where he also succeeded. Together with Victoria Perman he
created the film company Jagged Films, which produces films. Mick himself appears in films. For example, in 2008, with his participation, the film “Robbery on Baker Street” was released.
Personal life
Jagger's personal life has always been main theme newspaper strips. The cult expression “Sex, drugs and rock and roll”, once said by a musician, completely characterizes him stormy life. And if in Lately he abstains from drugs and alcohol, his love of love does not decrease. According to Mick, 5 thousand women have been in his bed. This may be true, but it is reliably known that the rocker was married twice and has 7 children.
In 1971, Jagger married Bianca De Macias, who gave birth to his daughter Jayda. After 8 years, Bianca left the musician, explaining this
the fact that he constantly cheated on her. He met his second wife, Jerry Hall, in Indonesia. For a long time they lived in a civil marriage, and in 1990 they legalized their relationship. From this union, which ended in 1999, Jagger has two sons and two daughters. In addition, he has a daughter from an affair with Marsha Hunt and a son from Luciana Gimenez. Recently, the rocker lived with model L'Ren Scott.
Jagger once said in his youth that he would retire from the stage at age 40 because he did not want to see the Rolling Stones turn into a self-parodying wreck. Nevertheless, the group is still successfully touring, and its main inspirer is cheerful, full of strength and unsinkable. In one of latest interviews Mick Jagger optimistically stated that they are still stars, although they have the status of living legends
Richards in elementary school
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are the only members of The Rolling Stones to have played in the group since its formation in 1962. And they have known each other even longer. The fact is that both legendary musicians were born in the city of Dartford (English county of Kent) and went to the same primary school, where they became comrades. Then their paths diverged due to Keith's move, but only for a while - already in the early 60s, the young men serendipity found themselves in the same carriage of a train traveling from Dartford to Sidcup, and began talking about their common passion for music. As a result, Mick invited his old friend to attend a rehearsal of his amateur group, and Richards, fortunately, did not refuse.
Photo report: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is 75
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Bitten off the tip of my tongue while playing basketball
Jagger's unique voice became one of the main factors in the success of The Rolling Stones: he was and continues to be recognized by millions of listeners around the world. However, not everyone knows that the vocalist’s career (and, perhaps, the entire history of modern music) was directly influenced by an incident that was initially regarded as an accident. In his youth, Mick was fond of basketball and even played for school team- albeit without much success. Soon, sports began to fade into the background: Jagger took his first steps into music and dreamed of a glorious career as a rock and roll star, dreaming of performing in stadiums in a slightly different role.
But it so happened that in one of his last matches the young man unsuccessfully collided with the enemy and... bit off the tip of his tongue, and then, out of surprise, swallowed it. For a whole week, Mick was in mourning - many, including himself, thought that his career as a vocalist was over. However, when Jagger began to sing, everyone was shocked - his voice had never sounded so cool and unique.
Later, one of the musician’s friends, who was present at the incredible events, said: “Biting off the tip of his tongue was probably the best thing that happened to Mick in his entire life.”
"Borrowed" the phrase "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll"
“Sex, drugs and rock “n” roll” is a phrase rightfully considered a symbol of the era. And it would be quite logical if Jagger, who strictly followed these three “pillars” in his youth, had invented and patented it. However, this statement is erroneous: the musician “borrowed” the catchphrase from his colleague and compatriot Ian Dury, who released a single of the same name in the 70s. Moreover, initially the phrase sounded different, being more poetic - “wine, women and song,” which translated from English means “wine, women and song.”
Set a record
32. This is exactly how many times Jagger appeared on the cover of the famous American music magazine Rolling Stone, becoming one of the publication’s record holders. It is also worth dispelling another myth regarding the vocalist’s group - its name is in no way (well, except for almost complete identity) connected with the magazine, which was also founded several years later.
The answer lies in the fact that “rolling stone” is a well-known English idiom meaning “a fickle person who does not want to sit in one place and do the same thing.”
Inspired when writing a hit
It would seem, what kind of connection could there be between the brilliant Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov and the brilliant British musician Mick Jagger. But it exists - the composition “Sympathy for the Devil”, one of the main singles in the history of the group, was written by the vocalist under the strong influence of the work “The Master and Margarita”, which Jagger was literally shocked by. According to Mick himself, when working on the song he imagined himself as Woland, which can be understood by the title of the single - “Sympathy for the Devil.”
I wanted to leave music at 33
When Jagger was 26, he promised to retire from music at 33. And he ridiculed the “old farts” in every possible way.
Now Mick is 75, and he continues to perform, and relatively recently he decided on a non-obvious move and created the group SuperHeavy, where he invited ex-Eurythmics member Dave Stewart, Bob Marley's youngest son Damian, singer Joss Stone and composer A.R. Rahman, who wrote the music for Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire.
But the vocalist once said: “I’d rather die than sing “Satisfaction” at 45.”
Corrupted the princess and became a knight
There were many - even very many - women in Jagger's life, and it is not surprising that among them there was a place for a real princess. For some time, the musician met with the now deceased Margaret, younger sister queen regnant. The girl herself was distinguished by her free disposition and, to put it mildly, behavior inappropriate for her status, and in the company of the artist she became completely uncontrollable. The queen had to intervene time after time in the relationship of the “rebellious princess,” as the people called her, in order to somehow settle the next loud scandal, in which there was always a place for sex, drugs and alcohol. It is all the more surprising that at the beginning of the 2000s, Jagger finally became a knight, which long years was unsuccessfully sought (the final decision always remained with the reigning monarch) by the then Prime Minister, a big fan of The Rolling Stones. Elizabeth II herself, naturally, did not come to the event, forcing her to take the rap.
Met with Sarkozy's future wife and possibly Trump's mistress
A whole series of books could be written about Jagger’s love affairs, but some of them are worthy of special attention. Just look at the affair with the model Carla, the wife of the former French leader. They met in the early 90s and were crazy about each other, however, when the recognized beauty realized that the musician was not thinking of leaving her for her sake, with whom he had previously played an unofficial wedding, Bruni left the vocalist.
Moreover, according to legend, she left for Donald Trump, who at that time was married to Marla Maples. It is curious that the fact of the connection with the model, “constantly thinking about Jagger,” was confirmed by the businessman himself, but Carla denied it, calling him “a psycho.”
Opened
Few people know about this, but at the beginning of her career, Angelina Jolie starred in The Rolling Stones’ video for the song “Anybody Seen My Baby?”, in which she appeared as a stripper. At the same time, the media began to attribute Jagger to an affair with a young actress, however, both the musician and Jolie herself tirelessly denied these rumors - even after the publication of photographs in which the stars were captured leaving Mick’s room in Bangkok.
Became the prototype and “uncle” of Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Jack Sparrow is without a doubt one of the most recognizable characters in the history of world cinema. A good number of children (and adults) wear his costume at masquerades, and the entire franchise as a whole has recently rested on his charisma.
It is all the more curious that, the permanent performer of the role of the world's most famous pirate, when creating the iconic image, was inspired by the behavior on stage of the leaders of The Rolling Stones, including the band's vocalist.
And it would be logical if Jagger starred in one of the parts in the future "Pirates of the Caribbean", however, in the end he became Jack Sparrow’s “uncle” - Mick’s permanent partner Keith Richards actually appeared in the role of Depp’s movie father.
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger. Born 26 July 1943 in Dartford, Kent. English rock musician, actor, producer, vocalist legendary rock band The Rolling Stones.
Michael Jagger was born on July 26, 1943 in Dartford, Kent. His father worked as a physical education teacher, and his mother participated in the work of the Conservative Association.
Michael studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science. School was of no interest to Michael; the only thing he liked was singing lessons. He tried to sing as loudly as possible, and one day he got so carried away that he bit off the tip of his tongue. He soon left school due to the fact that he formed together with Brian Jones and Keith Richards group The The Rolling Stones became more and more popular.
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards met on the playground. In 1958, Jagger became a member of the blues group Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys. Keith went to art school, where he met Mick's old friend and Little Boy Blue colleague Dick Taylor. At the next meeting between Mike and Keith, the comrades agreed that Keith should audition for Little Boy Blue & The Blue Boys.
In 1961, Mike Jagger became Mick Jagger. By then, Brian Jones had left The Ramrods, in which he played alto saxophone, and moved to London. He got a job as a guitarist in Blues Incorporated, dreaming of creating his own group, where he wanted to invite his friend and colleague, blues pianist Ian Stewart. In Blues Inc. Charlie Watts also played. At the end of the year, Brian met Mick and Keith. They often played together, also engaging Dick Taylor and Ian Stewart.
In 1962, the name “Rolling Stones” first appeared in Jazz News. And on July 12, the group’s first official performance took place at the London club “Marquee”. In September, Dick Taylor left the band, and in December, Bill Wyman officially joined the band as bassist. In January 1963, Charlie Watts joined the Stones, replacing Mick Avory.
The image Jagger created on stage is unique. His voice, at times rough, at times feminine and soft, thick lips, lustful smile, explicit sexual movements at concerts before crowd of thousands, aggression, energy, and at the same time, foolishness and antics - all this made Jagger one of the most popular rock frontmen.
Jagger's services in the musical field were highly appreciated - on his 60th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Jagger.
In one of his interviews, Mick Jagger, comparing 1968 and 1998, said that earlier in the trinity "Sex, drugs and rock and roll" sex came first, and now drugs take its place. Now Jagger has announced that he is quitting drinking, smoking and taking drugs. The reason for this decision was concern about his own health, because Jagger is no longer young. “I value my good name and do not want to be known as an old ruin. After all, we are still “stars,” albeit with the status of “living legends”!” - said Mick Jagger.
In 2010, Mick Jagger created new group, called “SuperHeavy” (“Super Heavy”). It included Mick, former member project "Eurythmics" Dave Stewart, Bob Marley's youngest son Damian, singer Joss Stone and Indian composer A. R. Rahman, known, in particular, for the soundtracks to Danny Boyle's films "Slumdog Millionaire" and "127 Hours". Sources close to the musicians report that SuperHeavy have recorded a number of songs and even shot a video for the song “Miracle Worker.”
In 2012, Mick Jagger took part in the famous stand-up comedy show- Saturday Night Live, where he not only performed as a performer with Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire, but also demonstrated his acting skills in the genre of miniatures.
Personal life of Mick Jagger:
Mick Jagger was married twice: first to Nicaraguan Bianca Jagger (1971-1979), then to model Jerry Hall (1990-1999).
He has 8 children from five women:
from singer Marsha Hunt - daughter Caris Hunt Jagger (b. 12/4/1970);
from his first wife Bianca Jagger - daughter Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger (b. 10/21/1971);
from his second wife Jerry Hall - daughter Elizabeth Scarlett Jagger (b. 03/2/1984);
son James Leroy Augustine Jagger (b. 08/28/1985);
daughter Georgia May Aisha Jagger (b. 01/12/1992; chose a modeling career);
son Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger (b. 12/9/1997);
from a short affair with Luciana Gimenez - son Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger (b. 05/18/1999).
Mick lived with American fashion model and stylist L'Wren Scott from 2001 until her death in 2014.
Filmography of Mick Jagger:
Sympathy For The Devil (dir.) (1968)
Performance (filmed - 1968, released - 1970)
Ned Kelly (1970)
Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
Running Out Of Luck (1987)
Immortality Corporation (The Fugitive) (1992)
Bent (1997)
Escape from the Champs Elysees (2001)
The Rolling Stones. Let There Be Light (2008) - concert film.
Badenbaden 2008
Baker Street robbery 2008
Mick Jagger discography:
1985 - She's The Boss
1987 - Primitive Cool
1993 - Wandering Spirit
2001 - Goddess in the Doorway
2004 - Alfie (Soundtrack)
2007 - The Very Best Of Mick Jagger
Songs about Mick Jagger:
"Moves Like Jagger" - Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera, No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, 2011
"Swagger Jagger" - Cher Lloyd
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" - Black Eyed Peas
"Heart and Soul" - Jonas Brothers
"Niggas in Paris" - Jay-Z and Kanye West
"Tik Tok" - Kesha
"Jagger" - "Night Snipers"
