Classic Rock Legend : Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger is one of the best known and highly respected musicians in the world. He is a living legend whose career has spanned 5 decades, and he, with his band the Rolling Stones have sold millions of albums around the world.

So when did it all begin? When did Mick Jagger decided he would be part of one of the most popular bands in the history of the world?

He was born in Dartford, Kent (England) on 26 July 1943. Amazingly, he met Keith Richards at the tender age of 4, lost contact, then became reacquainted on a train in 1960. Mick left the London School of Economics to become a rock musician. The Rolling Stones were formed between 1960 and 1962. Mick Jagger played a harmonica and was led to the vocals, Keith Richards and Brian Jones on guitar, Charlie Watts played the drums, Bill Wyman on bass. Their style was a mix of blues and rock, combining the styles of Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry.

Early years

The first album released by the Rolling Stones was entitled, "The Rolling Stones" in 1964. The band spent the years 1966-1969 tourism after they have accumulated several hits in England and the United States. Brian Jones committed suicide in 1968 and was replaced by guitarist Mick Taylor. With his band, the top spawned several hit records like "I can not get No Satisfaction," "Brown Sugar" and "Start Me Up". The Rolling Stones were thought to be one of the most successful rock bands, alongside The Beatles.

While recording albums, Jagger was also acting in movies. In 1970 he landed roles in performance, and Ned Kelly. In the 1980s Jagger was cast in Fitzcarraldo. Jagger was also considered a very, jet-setting celebrity, and the bottom part, The Rolling Stones were a band spiraling increase in drug abuse.

A Change in Direction

By the time they reached 80 around, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were conflicted on the direction of the band should be headed. Keith wanted to stay at the bluesy rock roots, whereas Mick wanted to head the band in more than a pop, dance direction. The result has been a solo album by Jagger called "She's the boss" released in 1985. The recent onset of MTV was helpful in promoting Jagger solo career by airing several videos in this album. "Just one night," and "Lucky in Love", were single, which became hits.

Personal Life

May 1971, Mick Jagger married Bianca, who at that time was known as Bianca Perez-Mora DeMacias. About a year later, she gave birth to second child Jagger, Jade. Jagger's first child, Karis, was born in late 1970 to fellow musician Marsha Hunt. Mick and Bianca divorced in 1980.

Jerry Hall, an American woman had come into his life at the end of 1970 and was accused of being the reason he and Bianca had divorced. Jerry was born their first child together in 1984, Elizabeth Scarlett, and in 1985 for their second, James. The two were finally "married" in 1990 in Bali. Afterward their third child was born, Georgia May, and then, in 1997, Jerry gave birth to Gabriel Luke. Hall and Jagger partnership was dissolved in 1999 (due to their original Bali wedding not recognized under the law Engligh) after an affair between Jagger and Luciana Giménez led to another child Jagger. This child, Lucas, was born in 1999.

Mick Jagger is one of the wealthiest musicians. After 5 decades of rock in the world, it continues today. In 2006, he played during the Super Bowl halftime special, and not showing signs of slowing down.