Mick Jagger turns 80 and here’s a look down memory lane

Kelly Taylor

Today is the 80th birthday of Mick Jagger, the renowned performer who transformed rock music and altered the definition of a frontman.

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Birthday of Jagger

He showed his disregard for tradition and rebellious temperament in a 1959 TV appearance; this attitude would come to characterize him throughout his career.

Rebellious actions

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The Rolling Stones were founded as a result of a chance encounter between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards at Dartford Station in 1961.

Founder of Rolling Stone

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They became friends through their common love of blues and rock 'n' roll and started a musical adventure that changed people's perceptions of rock bands.

Changed perspective of people

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The first time Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performed in Germany was on September 11, 1965, in the city of Munster. And loved the show.

First performance in Germany

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Mick Jagger's debut solo album, "She's the Boss," was released in 1985 and was well received by the public.

Debut solo album

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Jagger has occasionally appeared in movies as well; his first role was in "Ned Kelly" in 1970.

Appeared in movies as well

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He married Bianca Perez Mora Macias. The singer Marsha Hunt gave birth to their first child. Jagger spent roughly $2.5 million on the divorce.

Jagger’s marriage

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Later in 2014, Hamrick was spotted with an engagement ring, and she said they were engaged, but recently the news has been denied.

Denial of engagement with Hamrick

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Jagger successfully had a heart valve replacement in 2019. The Rolling Stones' Sixty tour, which took place in 2022, was a celebration of their 60th anniversary.

Rolling Stone’s 60th anniversary

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In an interview with P4 radio in Sweden, Jagger stated: "It won't be my last tour, I promise. I enjoy traveling. If I don't fancy it, I doubt I would do it."

“It won’t be my last tour.”

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On July 26, Mick Jagger turns 80. It appears that the legendary musician's career is still going strong for the time being.

Jagger turns 80

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