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Planning to Retire by Emily Brandon

Mick Jagger Turns 65

July 28, 2008 10:27 AM ET | Emily Brandon | Permanent Link | Print

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger reached retirement age on Saturday. But the deep grooves lining his face don't mean he can't groove. This aging but still gyrating rocker's last tour with the Stones in 2007 grossed close to $558 million.

Sir Mick is now eligible for a U.K. pension of just under 91 pounds a week, Reuters reports. But, like many of the aging boomers who flock to his shows, Jagger is eschewing retirement because he gets more satisfaction from working. The Rolling Stones and Universal Music Group have signed a long-term recording agreement that includes rights to future albums, Universal announced Friday. The deal also covers iconic anthems like "Brown Sugar," "Angie," and "It's Only Rock 'N Roll," and a "long-term campaign to reposition the Rolling Stones's entire catalogue for the digital age."

Grandpa Jagger also displayed his energetic strutting and pouting in the Martin Scorsese (who is also 65) 2008 rock documentary, Shine a Light. But he will have to wait another five years for free roof insulation, according to Reuters. That benefit is available only to Brits over age 70.

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So what he is 65

I seen Mick in 1972.1976, he can rock I love Mick have loved them all since i beem old enough to know who they were. the greatest concert i seen him in was 1972.... the day i turned 18... it was a gift from my mom to go see him in concert... i did... i'll never forget that day...Mick and the Stones blew everyone away!!!!!

Your Mom and Mick

My dear sweet daughter Emily....

You know I saw Mick Jagger in Buffalo,NY...not so long ago....maybe thirty-five years...The Rolling Stones are still my favorite group...If you want to know what to buy me for Christmas..... go on E-bay... there is a cute black A-line skirt with a huge picture of Mick on it....I think it is more tasteful than a T-shirt and would look nice with a black top.......Happy Birthday Mr.Jagger...

Love...mOm

GATHER NO MOSS

Gotta love em!

Happy birthday

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