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Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger Kt (born 26 July 1943) is an English singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and a co-founder of The Rolling Stones.
Jagger's career has spanned over 50 years, and he has been described as "one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock & roll". His distinctive voice and performance, along with Keith Richards' guitar style, have been the trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the career of the band. Jagger gained press notoriety for his admitted drug use and romantic involvements, and was often portrayed as a countercultural figure. In the late 1960s Jagger began acting in films (starting with Performance and Ned Kelly), to mixed reception. In 1985 Jagger released his first solo album, She's the Boss. In early 2009 he joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy.
In 1989 Jagger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2004 into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. In 2003 he was knighted for his services to popular music.
Ryland Peter "Ry" Cooder (born March 15, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, and record producer. He is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music from the United States, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries.
Cooder's solo work has been eclectic, encompassing many genres. He has collaborated with many musicians, notably including Captain Beefheart, Ali Farka Touré, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Randy Newman, David Lindley, The Chieftains, and The Doobie Brothers, Carla Olson & the Textones (both on record and in film). He briefly formed a band named Little Village. He produced the Buena Vista Social Club album (1997), which became a worldwide hit. Wim Wenders directed the documentary film of the same name (1999), which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2000.
Cooder was ranked eighth on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" (David Fricke's Picks). A 2010 ranking by Gibson placed him at number 32.
didn't I see you down in San Antone
on a hot and dusty night
we were eating eggs in Sammy's
when the black man drew his knife
then you drowned that jew in Rampton
as he washed his sleeveless shirt
you know that spanish-speaking gentlemen, the one we
all call Kurt
I remember you in Hemlock Road
in 1956
you were a faggy little leather boy
with a smaller piece of stick
you were a lashing, smashing hunk of man
your sweat shines sweet and strong
your organs working perfectly
but there's a part that's not screwed on
Were you at the coke convention
back in 1965
you're the misbred grey executive
I've seen heavily advertised
you're the great gray man whose daughter licks
policemen's buttons clean
you're the man who squats behind the man
who works the soft machine
yome now, gentleman
there must be some mistake
how forgetful I'm becoming
now you fixed your buisness straight.
when the old men do the fighting
and the young men all look on
and the young girls eat their mothers meat from tubes
of plasticon
be wary of these my gentle friends
of all the skin you breed
they have that tasty habit
they eat the hands that bleed
so remember who you say you are
but keep your noses clean
boys will be boys
who play with toys
so be strong with your beast
oh Rosie dear don't you think it's queer
so stop me if you please
the baby is dead my lady said
you gentlemen why you all work for me
come now gentleman
your love is all I crave
you'll still be in the circus