Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones) - A Short Biography
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Sir Michael Philip Jagger, professionally known as Mick Jagger, is an English singer & one of the founding members of "The Rolling Stones."
DOB & Age
Mick Jagger was born on July 26, 1943. He is now 79 years old.
Parents
Mick Jagger is the son of Basil Fanshawe Jagger and Eva Ensley Mary.
Height & Weight
Mick Jagger was 5 feet, 10 inches (178 cm) tall & he weighs around 161 pounds (73 kg).
Education
Mick Jagger completed his early education from Wentworth Primary School. Later, he joined the London School of Economics but dropped out to pursue a career in music.
Career
In 1962, Mick Jagger & Keith Richards founded the rock band "The Rolling Stones." Mick started his career as the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones.
Mick was also the main songwriting partner (with Richards) of the Rolling Stones. Some of their hit songs are "Paint It, Black", "Brown Sugar" & "Start Me Up".
In 1985, Mick released his first solo album, "She's the Boss." During his career, he released 4 solo studio albums.
Apart from his singing career, Mick also acted in at least 44 films. His first starring film was "Performance" (1969).
Marriage
Apart from his several romantic relationships, Mick Jagger only married once, to Bianca Jagger (1971-1978).
Children
Mick Jagger is the father of 8 children. Karis Jagger (1970), Jade Jagger (1971), Elizabeth Jagger (1984), James Jagger (1985),
Georgia May Jagger (1992), Gabriel Jagger (1997), Lucas Maurice Morad Jagger (1999) & Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger (2016).
Net Worth
Mick Jagger has an estimated wealth of $550 million.
Major Awards
3 Grammy Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1989), knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (2003).