HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK JAGGER
Mick Jagger is an iconic singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and co-founder) of the Rolling Stones. Although way too many to list, this legendary group produced numerous hits, including “Satisfaction” “Paint It Black”, “Start Me Up”, “Sympathy for the Devil”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
With a career that has spanned over six decades, Mick Jagger has often been described as the most popular front man in the history of rock music. In 1989, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2003, he was knighted for his services to music.
On this very day, July 26th 1943, Michael Philip Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, England. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 81 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that covers the brutal realities of war. Taken from the album, “Let it Bleed”, here’s the Rolling Stones, featuring today’s birthday boy, MICK JAGGER, with “GIMME SHELTER”….