July 26th is Mick Jagger's birthday.

Jul 26, 2014

Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, was born on July 26, 1943, in Kent, England.

He formed the Rolling Stones in 1962. While primarily performing in London clubs, he made his major debut in 1963 with the single "Come On." In 1965, he released "Satisfaction," which topped the US singles chart for four consecutive weeks and sold 5 million copies worldwide. A string of hits followed, including "I'm Alone in the World" and "Paint It Black," helping the Stones grow into one of the world's leading rock bands.

In 1985, Mick released his first solo album, "She's the Boss," which attracted attention for its up-to-date sound, distinct from the Stones' music. He continued his solo career alongside the band, and in 1988, he became the first foreign artist to perform in Japan, performing at the newly completed Tokyo Dome. He ultimately released a total of four solo albums. In 2011, he formed a new band, Superheavy, separate from the Stones. Meanwhile, he made his acting debut in the 1970 film The Snatchers. He has continued to appear in numerous films since then. His special appearance as a cross-dressing bar singer in the 1997 film Bent garnered significant attention. In recognition of these achievements, the Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Mick himself received a knighthood in the UK in 2003. The Stones' trademark "tongue mark" is also well-known as a fashion icon, and they have collaborated with "Beautiful People" and the select shop "Rock-a-Theatre." It resembles Mick's lips. In his personal life, he married Bianca Pérez Mora Macías in 1971. They had a daughter, Jade, but it was soon revealed that he had a child with singer Marsha Hunt. He eventually divorced Bianca. He then dated designer L'Wren Scott, but she committed suicide in 2014. The cause is believed to be debts estimated at around 600 million yen.
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