“This Is What Rock ‘n’ Roll Is All About”: Mick Jagger Hails Amyl and The Sniffers as the Most Iconic Modern Rock Band, Praises Amy Taylor’s Bravery and Their Mission to Keep Rock’s Spirit Alive
In a statement that has electrified the global rock community, Rolling Stones frontman and living legend Mick Jagger has sung the praises of Australia’s punk rock powerhouses Amyl and the Sniffers, calling them “the most iconic rock band of this modern day.” For a genre that many have claimed is fading from the mainstream, Jagger sees Amy Taylor and her bandmates as the fierce torchbearers of a culture that refuses to die.
“They’re raw, fearless, and unapologetically themselves,” Jagger said in a recent interview. “What Amy Taylor stands for—her bravery, her energy, the message they scream into every mic—is exactly what rock music was always meant to be. It’s rebellion, it’s honesty, and it’s got a heartbeat.”
Amyl and the Sniffers have built a reputation for blistering live performances, no-nonsense lyrics, and a throwback punk sound fused with modern intensity. Frontwoman Amy Taylor, with her electric stage presence and uncompromising persona, has become an icon of empowerment and defiance. She’s not just a rock star—she’s a movement.
Jagger, who has spent more than six decades at the heart of rock history, sees something in them that he believes the world desperately needs: authenticity. “They don’t care about fitting in. They’re loud, they’re chaotic, and they’re real,” he said. “That’s the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Not polished, not commercial—just pure expression.”
Taylor’s fearless attitude and refusal to conform, both on and off the stage, has resonated with a new generation of fans hungry for music that doesn’t apologize. Through songs that tackle everything from personal freedom to social rebellion, Amyl and the Sniffers have revived the confrontational and passionate roots of rock—and Jagger is here for it.
“I’m proud of them,” he added. “Really proud. They’re promoting the rock culture in the most honest way. They’re not trying to imitate anyone, they’re just blazing forward. If anyone’s going to carry the legacy of rock into the next generation, it’s them.”
For a genre often said to be losing its place in a world of pop dominance and digital trends, Jagger’s endorsement feels like a rallying cry. Amyl and the Sniffers may have started in Melbourne pubs, but now, with a nod from the biggest rock legend of all time, they’ve been firmly stamped as the future of rock music.
As fans across the world crank the volume and mosh to the sound of tomorrow, one thing’s clear: Amy Taylor and her band aren’t just keeping the flame alive—they’re setting it on fire.
