A biography & cultural examination of the Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger's spectacular life & the cultural revolution he led As the Rolling Stones' legendary front man Mick Jagger remains an enigma He hasn't given an in-depth interview for a decade & a half & never commented on his friend & partner Keith Richard's often critical biography Drawing on firsthand recollections from rockers filmmakers writers radicals & other artists who have been transformed by Mick Jagger's work acclaimed music journalist Marc Spitz has created a unique examination of the Jagger legacy debunking long held myths & restoring his status as a complicated artist Combining biography with cultural history Jagger unfolds like a captivating documentary a series of episodes tracing the icon's rise from his childhood in middle-class postwar London to his status as a jet-setting knight A culturally astute often funny & painstakingly researched read Jagger offers a far richer portrait than biographies published previously The book reveals much about his relationships (with Marianne Faithfull & ex-wives Bianca Jagger & Jerry Hall); his complex creative partnership with Keith Richards; his friends like John Lennon & David Bowie; & enemies like Hells Angels leader Sonny Barger Spitz goes even deeper exploring Jagger's many roles an authentic soul man; powerful social commentator; sexual liberator; would-be movie star; & yes sometimes a shrewd businessman with an enthusiasm for much younger women The myth of Mick is examined & rebooted for the twenty-first century