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.