Jagger almost landed Clockwork role

Mick Jagger almost beat actor Malcolm McDowell to the lead role in cult classic A Clockwork Orange - because his band owned the rights to the book.

McDowell shot to fame playing the bowler-hatted delinquent Alex in the 1971 film, but feared he'd never get the chance to showcase his talents because there was a more famous rocker rival vying for it too.