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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger only survived an assassination attempt by Hells Angels members nearly 40 years ago because a boat carrying his would-be killers was swamped in a storm, according to a new BBC documentary. The details of a plot to kill the British rocker were revealed by an FBI agent as part of a series, “The FBI at 100,” which is to be aired on BBC Radio 4 on Monday. Tom Mangold, who presents the series, told Britain’s Sunday Telegraph newspaper that Jagger fell out with the Hells Angels after a member of the notorious gang killed a… Read more »

It seems that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is no fan of Justin Timberlake. Jagger said, “I’ve watched Justin, but every single move he does is stolen,” according to Britain’s itv.com. Jagger added, “I like Robbie Williams more-at least he’s original.” Regarding his own band and career, Jagger said, “Image is everything in this game. You have to perform good shows, look good, and have good songs, no matter how old you are. And we do all that.” The Stones are in the midst of European dates on their Licks world tour. The next show is Friday (June 20) in… Read more »

Add Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to the list of rock stars who have been Simpsons-ized. As part of the campaign to promote his latest solo album, Goddess In The Doorway, Jagger has provided his voice for a future episode of the popular animated Fox television show The Simpsons. Jagger reportedly recorded his parts last week, but the show’s producers are keeping details of his involvement under wraps for the time being. The episode is expected to air during the February or May sweeps periods. Jagger is just the latest in a long list of rockers to do their bit… Read more »

Britney Spears, Mick Jagger and Usher are the latest performers who have been added to the 29th annual American Music Awards roster, joining previously announced artists Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz and Shaggy. P. Diddy, who’ll co-host the show with former MTV personality Jenny McCarthy, will also perform, according to a spokesperson for Dick Clark Productions, Inc. Spears will render “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” from her third album, Britney, while Usher is slated to deliver “U Got It Bad” from his latest LP, 8701. The Rolling Stones frontman hasn’t decided exactly what will comprise his stage show.… Read more »

As news of Thursday’s (November 29) death of George Harrison spread through the music world, Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards issued the following statements. Jagger spoke of Harrison’s pioneering musicianship, saying, “I am very saddened by George’s death and will miss him enormously. As a guitarist, he invented many classic lines that were much copied by others, and he wrote several very beautiful songs that we will always remember. He was a very complex character, both quiet and funny with a very sweet nature, but he also could be rather combative at times. He was the first musician… Read more »

As showbiz celebrities and hired models watched in awe, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger let it loose during a rare solo concert at a tiny Los Angeles club Thursday. Jagger’s new album hits stores next week, and he chose the 770-capacity El Rey Theatre near Hollywood as the venue for his only concert performance to promote the release. “This is the world tour for this album, ‘Goddess in the Doorway,”‘ Jagger, 58, told the invite-only crowd. “You can say you were at every gig, OK?” Wearing a sleeveless red T-shirt emblazoned with the Statue of Liberty over the slogan “Liberte,”… Read more »

Mick Jagger will be the subject of a one-hour TV special on Thanksgiving night (November 22) on ABC. Being Mick chronicles the past year in Jagger’s life, and includes scenes from the recording studio as he worked on his upcoming solo album, Goddess In The Doorway, with guests including U2’s Bono, the Who’s Pete Townshend, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and others. It also shows Jagger the family man, including scenes of him playing with his children at home in London and on holiday in Mustique and the French Riviera; recording daughters Elizabeth and Georgia May doing background vocals for the… Read more »

God gave Mick Jagger everything, and in return, the Rolling Stones singer is giving a song with that title to radio and video outlets. “God Gave Me Everything,” co-written and produced by Jagger and Lenny Kravitz, is the first single from Jagger’s Goddess in the Doorway, which has been pushed back two weeks to November 20, Virgin Records announced on Thursday (October 18). “You’re talking about a guy who wrote some of the best songs ever in the world, and whose music helped define an era,” Kravitz, who worked with Jagger in Miami, said on Thursday. “He’s royalty… And he’s… Read more »

Fans have been getting their first taste of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger’s upcoming solo album recently via “God Gave Me Everything,” a track he co-wrote and performs with Lenny Kravitz. Kravitz, who also collaborated on Jagger’s 1993 effort Wandering Spirit, tells LAUNCH that his idea was to give Jagger a chance to rock out on the album. “It’s a rockin’ tune, and I wanted to hear him really upbeat again,” Kravitz says. “It was great working with him-he’s a genius. We work together well. It keeps me on my toes, ’cause it’s, like, ‘Hey, it’s Mick Jagger.’ I don’t… Read more »

“Mick Jagger Influenced By Britney Spears!” – a headline from the Weekly World News, home to stories about boy/bat hybrids and 200 lb. babies born with Hitler moustaches? Nope. The Rolling Stones’ frontman is recording his fourth solo album, tentatively scheduled for release this fall, and it looks like the LP will offer some interesting surprises, one of which was inspired by teen pop’s reigning diva. “Mick’s daughter purchased the Britney Spears record, and Mick apparently heard Spears’ version of his song ‘Satisfaction’ through the walls of her bedroom,” said Courtney Barnes, publicist for Rodney Jerkins, who produced the track.… Read more »