Sir Mick Jagger is an English singer, songwriter, actor, and producer best known as the founding lead vocalist of The Rolling Stones, a role he has held for more than six decades.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential frontmen in rock history, Jagger helped define the sound and image of rock ‘n’ roll, co-writing many of the band’s biggest hits with guitarist Keith Richards and helping The Rolling Stones sell more than 200 million records worldwide.
Profile
| Full Name | Sir Michael Philip Jagger |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1943 |
| Age | 82 (as of July 2026); turns 83 later this month |
| Birthplace | Dartford, Kent, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Producer |
| Parents | Joe Jagger (teacher and physical education instructor) and Eva Jagger (Australian-born hairdresser) |
| Children | Eight: Karis, Jade, Elizabeth, James, Georgia May, Gabriel, Lucas, and Deveraux |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with American ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick since 2014 |
| Net Worth | $500 million and $600 million |
Early Life
Michael Philip Jagger was born on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England, to Joe Jagger, a teacher and physical education instructor, and Eva Jagger, an Australian-born hairdresser. He grew up in a solidly middle-class household in Dartford. As a young child at Wentworth Primary School, Jagger briefly befriended a classmate named Keith Richards, though the two lost touch after moving to different secondary schools; they would reconnect as teenagers years later, laying the foundation for The Rolling Stones.
Education
Jagger attended Wentworth Primary School and Dartford Grammar School before briefly studying at the London School of Economics, which he left to pursue music full-time.
Career
In 1960, a teenage Jagger encountered his childhood friend Keith Richards again on a train platform in Dartford, and the two began playing music together, eventually forming The Rolling Stones with Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. The band’s first performance under the name “the Rollin’ Stones” took place at London’s Marquee Club on July 12, 1962. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1964, and the band became part of the British Invasion, with hits including “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” and “Ruby Tuesday” establishing them as a defining force in rock music. Jagger and Richards, credited as songwriting partners “the Glimmer Twins,” wrote most of the band’s biggest songs.
The 1970s brought further critical and commercial success with albums including Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St. Following the departure of guitarist Mick Taylor, Ronnie Wood joined the band in 1975, appearing on Some Girls (1978) and Emotional Rescue (1980). The band’s 1981 album Tattoo You, featuring the hit “Start Me Up,” continued their run of commercial success. Jagger also pursued a solo career beginning in the 1980s, releasing She’s the Boss (1985), Primitive Cool (1987), Wandering Spirit (1993), and Goddess in the Doorway (2001). In 2011, he formed the supergroup SuperHeavy with Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Damian Marley, and A. R. Rahman. The Rolling Stones have continued to tour and record into the 2020s, releasing Hackney Diamonds in 2023 — their first studio album of new material in 18 years — and remaining one of the highest-grossing touring acts in the world.
Awards & Nominations
- 1989 — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Inductee, with The Rolling Stones — Won
- 2003 — Knighthood (Order of the British Empire) — For services to popular music — Honor
- 2021 — Billboard — Greatest Rock Lead Singer of All Time — Recognition
Personal Life
Jagger has eight children from several relationships: Karis (with Marsha Hunt), Jade (with former wife Bianca Jagger), Elizabeth, James, Georgia May, and Gabriel (with Jerry Hall), Lucas (with Luciana Gimenez Morad), and Deveraux (with current partner Melanie Hamrick).
He was married to Bianca Jagger from 1971 to 1978, and was in a long-term relationship with model Jerry Hall from 1990 to 1999.
He has been in a relationship with American Ballet Theatre dancer Melanie Hamrick since 2014. Jagger has said he does not intend to leave the bulk of his fortune to his children, stating they do not need hundreds of millions of dollars to live well, and that he prefers the money go toward charitable causes.
Net Worth
Mick Jagger’s net worth is estimated between $500 million and $600 million as of 2026, according to sources including Celebrity Net Worth.
His fortune stems from decades of Rolling Stones touring revenue, songwriting royalties, record and streaming income, merchandise sales, and business investments in real estate and other ventures.
The band’s tours remain among the highest-grossing in the music industry, with past tours generating hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales.
Discography
- The Rolling Stones (1964)
- Aftermath (1966)
- Beggars Banquet (1968)
- Let It Bleed (1969)
- Sticky Fingers (1971)
- Exile on Main St. (1972)
- Some Girls (1978)
- Tattoo You (1981)
- She’s the Boss (1985, solo)
- Wandering Spirit (1993, solo)
- Goddess in the Doorway (2001, solo)
- Hackney Diamonds (2023)
Conclusion
More than sixty years after forming The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger remains one of rock music’s most enduring and instantly recognizable figures.
His combination of songwriting partnership with Keith Richards, magnetic stage presence, and business acumen has sustained both his creative relevance and his fortune across generations, cementing his legacy as one of the defining performers in the history of popular music.
