# Born 83 Years Ago Today in England, One of Rock Music’s Most Iconic Frontmen Is Still Going Strong

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/born-83-years-ago-today-in-england-one-of-rock-musics-most-iconic-frontmen-is-still-going-strong/
- Published: 2026-07-26T20:13:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-26T23:08:12+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/born-83-years-ago-today-in-england-one-of-rock-musics-most-iconic-frontmen-is-still-going-strong/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, UK, World

## Key points

- 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

## Summary

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.

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