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Born 83 Years Ago Today in England, One of Rock Music’s Most Iconic Frontmen Is Still Going Strong
Mick Jagger celebrates his 83rd birthday having spent over six decades shaping rock music as the lead vocalist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones. His partnership with guitarist Keith Richards, which began when the pair reconnected at a London train station in 1961 after meeting in primary school, produced one of history's most celebrated songwriting collaborations, drawing inspiration from American blues legends to craft generational rock anthems.
The Rolling Stones' commercial and critical impact remains substantial: the group has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy Awards, and secured their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rather than retiring, Jagger continues his creative pursuits, with the band releasing their 27th studio album this month, demonstrating that his career remains active well into his ninth decade.
In short
- Mick Jagger turns 83 today; co-founded The Rolling Stones in 1962 with Keith Richards
- The band released their 27th studio album, Foreign Tongues, in July 2026
- 250+ million records sold globally; inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989
Explained simply
Mick Jagger is the lead vocalist and co-founder of The Rolling Stones, the British rock band formed in 1961. He and guitarist Keith Richards met as schoolchildren and later reconnected at a London train station, beginning a songwriting partnership that would define popular music for generations.
The Rolling Stones have become one of history's most commercially successful bands, selling over 250 million records worldwide and winning four Grammy Awards. Drawing inspiration from American blues traditions, they created rock anthems that shaped a generation and earned their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
At 83 years old, Jagger's continued involvement in music performance and recording remains unusual, particularly in rock music, which demands significant physical and creative energy. The band's ability to remain active and creatively relevant over more than six decades sets them apart from their contemporaries.