Mick Jagger

MusicTelevision Age

Rolling Stones frontman for six decades

Facts

Born: 1943
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Music
Era: Television Age

Overview

Dartford born singer who formed the Rolling Stones in 1962 with Brian Jones and his childhood friend Keith Richards. His strutting stage presence defined the rock frontman, and with Richards he wrote Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Sympathy for the Devil and Gimme Shelter. The Stones have remained among the highest grossing touring acts in history, and Jagger was knighted in 2003.

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