As the lead singer of, and one of the founding members of, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger’s spot in rock history is assured. We could list hits like “Paint It Black” and “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” until we’re blue in the face, and they have as many awards as you can count.
Jagger joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. His unprecedented career has also seen him get into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the rest of the Stones, and he’s even been made a knight – Sir Mick Jagger. He earned it in 2003 after decades of musical achievement.
Angus Young of AC/DC
Joined by his brother Malcolm, Angus Young formed a little band you might find familiar: AC/DC. Their first album in 1975, “High Voltage,” got them started, and then four more followed in short order. In 1979, however, they released “Highway to Hell,” which was their springboard to international fame – before, they really only had much of a fanbase in their home country of Australia.
Their lead singer Bon Scott died in 1979, and then the band released “Back in Black” in his honor. No doubt you've heard of this album since it's only the second highest-selling album of all time. EVER. The only song that tops it is Michael Jackson's “Thriller.”
Angus Young Today
AC/DC joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and their success has continued ever since. In 2010 they released an album of songs that were part of the soundtrack for the Marvel movie “Iron Man 2,” and it became a huge success worldwide thanks to the movie.
In 2014 Young's brother Malcolm had to pull out of the band due to health issues, which meant Angus was the only remaining member. When Angus joined Axl Rose for their dual world tour, Angus's nephew was able to join and help out. He's still rocking that schoolboy outfit to the delight of fans around the world.
Mick Jagger Today
With an estimated net worth of $360 million, Mick Jagger has been described as one of the popular and influential rock and rollers the music world has yet to produce. He, with the Stones or through his solo career, has had millions of record sales worldwide, and he has plenty of other ventures. He's known in the tabloids as a man who keeps getting married, even though the marriages don't tend to hold out for very long.
The most famous of his relationships was with American model and actress Jerry Hall. Currently, he is married to Melanie Hamrick, and the two have two children together.
Eddie Van Halen
Go to any list of greatest guitarists of all time, and you're going to see Eddie Van Halen. There's a pretty good chance he'll be up near the top if not in the number one spot. His big, bright smile, undeniable chops, and fun guitar design elements have made him an icon in the guitar world specifically, but also in the music world as a whole.
He was one of the co-founders of the wonderful band Van Halen, which was born in 1972, and they've released more than ten albums, each one featuring Eddie Van Halen and his brother Alex. The debate still rages: David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar?