Lasting Legacy of Mick Jagger: A Look at the Influence on History

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Mick Jagger across different fields.

Sir Michael Philip Jagger, known as Mick Jagger, is an iconic English musician, primarily recognized as the lead singer and a founding member of the Rolling Stones. Spanning over six decades, his career is marked by his distinctive voice, energetic stage presence, and influential frontmanship in rock music history. The songwriting partnership between Jagger and Keith Richards has produced some of rock's most enduring songs, becoming a trademark of the band's sound. Beyond his musical achievements, Jagger was known early in his career for his personal life, including romantic relationships and drug use, solidifying his image as a countercultural figure.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

July 1969: Hyde Park Concert

On 5 July 1969, two days after Brian Jones' death, the Rolling Stones played a free concert at Hyde Park, dedicating it to Jones. They introduced new guitarist Mick Taylor and released butterflies in Jones' memory. They also played "Honky Tonk Women", released as a single the previous day.

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1973: Film set date

In 1973, the film Almost Famous is set.

1994: Jagger's influence noted

In 1994, the New York Times noted that Mick Jagger's "influence hangs heavily over contemporary British rock."

1995: Interview About Brian Jones's Death

In 1995, Mick Jagger was interviewed by Rolling Stone about Brian Jones's death. Jagger was asked if he felt guilty about Jones' death.

1998: Celebrity Deathmatch appearance

In 1998, the MTV animated show Celebrity Deathmatch featured a clay-animated fight to the death between Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler, with Jagger winning.

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2000: Reference in Almost Famous film

In 2000, the film Almost Famous, set in 1973, refers to Mick Jagger.

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2006: Reference in Ghostface Killah song

In 2006, rapper Ghostface Killah mentioned Mick Jagger's vocal delivery in his song "The Champ", from his album Fishscale.

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2008: Reference in Kanye West song

In 2008, Kanye West referenced Ghostface Killah's song "The Champ", which mentions Mick Jagger's vocal delivery, in the T.I. and Jay-Z single "Swagga Like Us".

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2008: Watts comments on Jagger's ego

In 2008, Watts observed that Mick Jagger is "the least egotistical person" and does what's right for the band.

2010: Retrospective exhibition of portraits of Jagger presented

In 2010, a retrospective exhibition of portraits of Mick Jagger was presented at the festival Rencontres d'Arles, in France. The exhibition was the first photo album of Jagger.

2012: Appearance on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover

In 2012, Mick Jagger was selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover to celebrate British cultural icons.

2014: Species named after Jagger

In 2014, the Jaggermeryx naida (a 19-million-year-old species of 'long-legged pig') and the trilobite species Aegrotocatellus jaggeri, were named after Mick Jagger.