In 1977, Mick Jagger admitted he could become “a total monster” on the road—then immediately pointed the finger at Keith Richards. Of course he did.
Mick Jagger on Himself and Keith Richards: “What a Terrible Monster I Am” (1977)
Mick Jagger: “You’ve Got to Explore Everywhere” (2016)
Mick Jagger had spent decades conquering stages, but in 2016 he offered a different challenge: knowing your roots is no reason to stop exploring.
Twang, Satire, and Swagger: How Mick Jagger Tackled Country Music
Mick Jagger didn’t just play country; he wore it like an ironic costume. Explore the satirical side of The Rolling Stones and why their twangiest hits were always a wink.
The Rolling Stones: What Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Really Think About Playing Live (2005)
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have very different views on playing live. Their revealing comments explain what keeps The Rolling Stones returning to the stage.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards on Why Mick Jagger Is Hard to Be Friends With
Keith Richards didn’t exactly make friendship with Mick Jagger sound easy. His candid words reveal the private barrier behind their famously complicated relationship.
Mick Jagger: From Climbing Rocks to Rock’n’Roll
Before The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger was a teenage TV personality—climbing rocks with his father in a remarkable 1959 broadcast.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger on Drugs and Why Heroin Takes Over
Mick Jagger didn’t glamorize heroin. His blunt quote reveals what he believed addiction really does—and why it changes everything.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Reveals the Family Background That Shaped Him
Discover the family background behind Mick Jagger and how his early life helped shape the singer who would lead The Rolling Stones into rock history.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger on Making Money Without Losing Perspective
Mick Jagger’s thoughts on money are far more practical than many expect. His candid remarks reveal a side of the Rolling Stones rarely discussed.
‘Tried to Talk Her Into It’: An Unreleased Rolling Stones Country Gem with Jangly Guitars (1982)
Why did ‘Tried to Talk Her Into It’ never make the cut? This forgotten Undercover outtake from 1982 reveals another side of the Stones’ creative process.
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