July 26
Sir Mick Jagger
July 26, 1943
The electrifying stage presence of Mick Jagger redefined the role of a lead singer, positioning the Rolling Stones at the absolute center of rock and roll culture. He anchored the band as an official member from their 1962 formation through their ongoing decades of global stadium tours. His piercing vocals, distinctive harmonica accents, and tireless strutting powered a legendary run of albums that defined the grit of the era, beginning with the release of Beggars Banquet.
His creative partnership with guitarist Keith Richards yielded a massive catalog of hits, and by the launch of Sticky Fingers, the two were officially producing the band's records under the pseudonym the Glimmer Twins. He guided the group through massive shifting trends, steering their sound from raw rhythm and blues into dense, sprawling masterpieces like Exile on Main St. before successfully leaning into disco and punk textures on the smash album Some Girls. Beyond his defining work with his primary band, he stepped into the studio for occasional high-profile collaborations with other artists and eventually launched a solo career with albums beginning in 1985.
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Roger Taylor
July 26, 1949
The thunderous backbeat of Roger Taylor anchored the sonic assault of Queen, elevating them to international rock royalty. He occupied the drum throne as an official member from their 1970 formation through their ongoing decades of global stadium tours, providing a rock-solid foundation for their theatrical arrangements. His punishing drums, soaring falsetto backing vocals, and occasional rhythm guitar textures helped the group win over massive audiences. His distinctive high-pitched screams became a sonic signature on their studio tracks.
Beyond laying down the groove, he stepped forward as a prolific songwriter for the band. He penned heavy rock tracks like I'm In Love With My Car and wrote global hits like Radio Ga Ga, while also handling lead vocals on his own compositions. He guided the group through massive shifting trends, steering their sound from progressive hard rock into sleek, stadium-shaking anthems. He released solo albums from 1981 to 2021 and formed the band The Cross, continuing to record and tour extensively.
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