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Mick Jagger's Surprise Visit to Dartford Grammar
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Sir Mick Jagger, 82, made a surprise visit to his former school.
- He praised music teachers for inspiring students' artistic careers.
- Jagger presented a trophy to the school's basketball team.
Sir Mick Jagger recently made a surprise visit to Dartford Grammar School, his alma mater in Kent. The 82-year-old rock legend was at the school to mark the 25th anniversary of The Mick Jagger Centre, a facility he helped inaugurate in 2000.
During his visit, Jagger lauded the music teachers at both the school and The Mick Jagger Centre for their role in nurturing young talent. He highlighted how music and the arts are crucial for emotional expression and fostering human connection, uniting individuals through shared experiences.
The legendary musician also engaged with the current students by presenting a trophy to the Dartford Grammar basketball team, a sport he played during his own school days. Jagger, who grew up in Dartford, also met his future Rolling Stones bandmate Keith Richards as a classmate at the school.
