Michael Philip Jagger is the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, which has become a rock legend, delighting fans for more than four decades. Leaving the London School of Economics to create a group with Keith Richards, Jagger paved the way for the Rolling Stones in the music world, promoting not only the group, but also himself - from the state of an unknown artist to a cult.
Mick Jagger: biography
Mick or Mike Jagger, lead singer of the English rock band The Rolling Stones, a famous actor and producer, was born in Dartford (United Kingdom, Kent), in 1943 , in the family of a physical education teacher. Mike grew up in an atmosphere of love and was well-mannered. During the summer holidays, he managed to earn extra money by selling ice cream. Musical tastes of young Mike differed from modern ones; he loved the blues instead of rock and roll fashionable in those days. Of the subjects studied at school, he preferred singing to everyone else.
Mick Jagger, whose biography cannot but surprise, making friends with Dick Taylor and Keith Richards at the
London School of Economics and Political Science, in 1960 created the group Little Boy Blue & Blues Boys. After 2 years of rehearsal, the guys appeared at the opening of the blues club in London with their songs. Here they meet A. Corner, and Mike sings for the first time as part of Blues Incorporated. This moment is considered the birth date of the Rolling Stones.
Stage image
Carefully created by Jagger during his career, the image of the unceremonious rude was thought out in advance and had a definite purpose: to raise the rating of a talented musician by the reaction.
Soon, Mick Jagger begins acting in films. This was not prompted by a creative passion, but, most likely, by the desire for success. He loved to get acquainted with interesting scenarios and find fascinating roles in them.
Acting
Listed below are the main films with Mick Jagger.
- âCompassion for the Devilâ (documentary) - 1968
- The Awakening of My Demonic Brother (short film) - 1969
- "Submission" (a picture of Mik's own loose life) - 1970
- "Kelly's Gang" (a picture of the Australian Robin Hood) - 1970
- Fitzcarraldo - 1978
- The Rutles - 1978
- Theater of Magic Stories - 1982
- "The Nightingale" (telecast based on the famous fairy tale by H. H. Andersen) - 1983
- Moonwalk (starring Michael Jackson) - 1988
- The Simpsons (Mick Jagger voiced this animated film) - 1989
- The Fugitive (a fantastic action movie with E. Hopkins and E. Estevez) - 1992
- âMy Dear Enemy - Klaus Kinskyâ (documentary film by V. Herzog with M. Placido, K. Cardinal and K. Kinsky) - 1999.
- âEscape the Champs-Elyseesâ (the first screening was at the Toronto Film Festival) - 2001
- âThe Enigma Codeâ (based on the novel by R. Harris, director M. Eptid).
- "America: A Tribute to Heroes" (a musical documentary dedicated to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Mohamed Ali, J. Bon Jovi, H. Bury also starred in the film by J. Galen).
- The Rolling Stones: The Path to Immortality (documentary) - 2002
- âReflection of Evilâ - 2002
- âStaying in the Shadow of Motownâ - 2002
- âKnights of Prosperityâ (TV series, directed by D. Scardino) - 2007
- âJoe Strummer: The Future as a Blank Slateâ - 2007
- Robbery on Baker Street (director: R. Donaldson, starring: J. Statham, S. Burroughs, S.K. Moore) - 2008
- âThe Rolling Stones: Let There Be Lightâ (Martin Scorseseâs documentary concert about a rock band of the same name. The film also featured: C. Aguilera, C. Watts, C. Richards, R. Wood, Birdie Bell) - 2006
Mick Jagger: music
And yet, despite the popularity in the cinema, Mike remained one of the most famous rock artists. The stage image he created (often changing timbre of the voice, contrast in the behavior on the stage, energy) charged the audience and his fans. The musician put all his life energy into music.
Popularity growth
Mick Jagger, the lead singer of the group, used many musical styles and directions in his work and always continued to study with his predecessors, bluesmen and modern rockers, constantly improving in singing. And all this is within the framework of the Rolling Stones group , which was the meaning of his work and life path. All the leaderâs creative ideas were embodied here, since there was no rivalry between the bandâs musicians. Although the singer himself did not believe in the continued success of the Rolling Stones, about which he once openly spoke out. But the groupâs popularity grew every year, ahead of it were waiting for big tours in the USA and European countries (1990-1991), and a year later the most successful solo album called Wandering Spirit was released. According to the account, this is the 3rd album, but it was he who rose to 11th position, and soon was already "gold". Mike's producer Rick Rubin worked a lot on this.
And although Blender magazine published the results of a survey that showed the main Rolling in 13th place among the 50 worst contemporary musicians, this did not break it.
This album was followed by the Voodoo Lounge and Bridges to Babylon albums along with a world tour. And the basis for the 4th solo album - Goddess in the Doorway (2001) - served as the films Man From Elysian Fields and Bent with Mick. The singer did not limit himself only to solo recordings and collaborated with other artists, even with beginners.
Mike is the author of music for 18 films, among which the most famous are âThe Awakening of My Demonic Brotherâ, âGood Guysâ and âVanilla Skyâ. In collaboration with D. Stuart, the musician wrote the soundtrack for the film "Alive."
Mikeâs production work is Enigma Code (premiered in England and was a success), Rolling Stones. Let there be light â,â Women â.
Mick Jagger: personal life
Mike has always been the focus of the press. They wrote a lot about him and continue to write. And although he made a promise that he would never write about his personal life, the famous journalist biographer H. Andersen published a book: âMick Jagger. Great and terrible. " The basis for its writing were conversations and interviews with colleagues, members of the group, wives, friends and girlfriends of the musician. This book opened the veil of many facts from the personal life of the scandalous lead singer of the Rolling Stones, which he kept secret from the press.
Numerous children
The musician was in no hurry to tie the knot, but he was always surrounded by numerous singers, models and actresses. He has 7 children (4 daughters and 3 sons) and 2 granddaughters. Granddaughter's mother, daughter of Mick Jagger, Jade Jagger, is a sought-after jewelry designer. Her mother is the wife of Mick Jagger from her first marriage - Bianca. His son Lucas is younger than granddaughters. With the birth of a boy, the novel ended with Mike and Jerry Hall, a famous model that lasted 21 years. His other daughter, Elizabeth, is a model. The scandalous novels of the latter upset his father, and once he did everything to prevent her from marrying an actor. The reason is a big age difference (26 years).
In 2002, Mike was knighted. And since the end of 2003, turning to him, many respectfully add âsirâ - Sir Michael Jagger. Although the musician himself prefers to be called simply - Sir Mick. His famous slogan âSex, drugs and rock and rollâ actually characterizes the singerâs lifestyle.
Unceremonious rude man decided to settle down
At a certain point in his life, the Rolling singer announced that he had given up bad habits and had become addicted to alcohol, smoking and drugs. Seriously concerned about his health and maintaining a good name, he decided in his advanced years to change his lifestyle.
More recently, Jagger was romantically involved with designer L'Ren Scott, who laid the foundation for the eponymous fashion brand in 2006. In March 2014, it became known that she was found dead at the age of 47. The cause of death was suicide. According to reports, Scott hanged herself. At the time of her death, Jagger was on tour in Australia with bandmates.