How a Mysterious Gardener Inspired The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

Imagine a smoky studio… late in the evening. One of the most celebrated bands of the Rock Era the Rolling Stones are restless, searching for a sound, an edge that will take them into the next phase of their career. And then, all of a sudden they heard a ruckus out the window. It was the mysterious figure of a guy jumping in and out of view. Was it a criminal? Was it a peeping tom… Nope, it was the gardener. A strange dude who not only inspired the Stones' new sound but one of the great rock songs ever from that kooky gardener the song came to life—a track so raw and charged with mystery, it felt like it was conjured from another realm. Who was this shadowy figure, and how did he ignite a rock 'n' roll ritual that would leave an indelible mark? In this episode, we reveal the untold origins of the masterpiece... Jumpin' Jack Flash. But who really wrote the music? Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are credited, but a few others from the band have a different story. Also what happened to the gardener after? Find out next on Professor of Rock.

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