Here are five fun trivia facts about Mick Jagger:
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Knighted by the Queen – Mick Jagger was officially knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for his services to music, becoming Sir Michael Philip Jagger. Notably, his bandmate Keith Richards was publicly critical of the honor.
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Oxford dropout – Jagger briefly attended the London School of Economics, intending to pursue a career in business or politics before fully committing to music with The Rolling Stones.
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Eight children with five women – Jagger is the father of eight children, ranging in age from born in 1970 to 2016, including model and actress Georgia May Jagger and youngest son Deveraux with ballerina Melanie Hamrick.
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Impressive athleticism on stage – Despite being over 80, Jagger is known for his high-energy stage performances and still trains regularly, including dancing, kickboxing, and cycling, to stay in shape for touring.
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Acted in several films – In addition to his music career, Jagger has acted in movies such as Performance (1970), Ned Kelly (1970), and Freejack (1992), showing off his flair for theatrical roles.
