Mick Jagger shares brutally honest take on aging at 82

Mick Jagger is offering a candid perspective on aging, admitting he sees few positives about growing older despite continuing to perform with The Rolling Stones at 82.

During an interview with The New York Times, the rock icon shared his unfiltered thoughts on aging, saying it brings more challenges than rewards.

“There’s nothing good about it,” Jagger said. “Nothing. You don’t get wisdom. You forget everything. Forgot all my wisdom.”

The Start Me Up singer joked that he may once have had “a couple of pearls” of wisdom but has since forgotten them.

While acknowledging he can still remain active, Jagger admitted age has forced him to slow down physically.

“It’s not particularly pleasant and, of course, you can’t do things as quickly as you want to,” he said.

“Physically you can’t do things that you would like to do. You can still do them, but you have to be more careful.”

Jagger also reflected on the realities of decades-long fame, admitting his extraordinary career has sometimes made it difficult to relate to everyday life.

“Obviously, it’s not normal,” he said. “It is not like most people’s lives. It does affect you. You can become disassociated from other people.”

To stay grounded, the legendary musician said he enjoys doing ordinary activities, including walking through the streets on his own.

Elsewhere, Jagger discussed The Rolling Stones' recent use of artificial intelligence in the music video for In the Stars, which featured deepfake technology to recreate younger versions of the band members.

“We had a lot of fun with that,” he said, explaining that only the musicians’ faces were digitally altered while the performances themselves remained authentic.

Bandmate Keith Richards also shared his thoughts on the technology, joking, “Very nice. I wish I looked like that now,” while suggesting AI works best as a creative tool for music videos rather than replacing genuine artistry.

Jagger’s comments come as The Rolling Stones celebrate the release of their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, marking another milestone in the legendary band's decades-long career.