Although Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger were the 'It' couple of the 'Swinging Sixties', she wishes she got with Jimi Hendrix instead. Read here.
Following the news of iconic British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull's death, the Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their longtime friend.
Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, was crucial to the story of the Rolling Stones. Discovered by producer Andrew Loog Oldham at a party for the band, she later dated Mick Jagger from 1966 to 1970 and inspired him to write songs including “Wild Horses” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.
Mick Jagger wrote “Neighbours” for Richards, who frequently found himself in difficult living situations. As the 1970s blurred into the 1980s, The Rolling Stones had grown up. But Richards still caused a ruckus.
The Rolling Stones stars Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have dashed fan hopes after a devastating bombshell, but there's still hope.
Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has paid tribute to “wonderful friend and beautiful singer” Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78. He was joined by bandmates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, the latter with whom Sir Mick wrote Faithfull’s first single As Tears Go By, which reached number nine in the UK singles chart.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Metallica were among the rock stars paying tribute to Marianne Faithfull after her January 2025 death.
The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.
First off: she had the face of an angel, a cherub. Wide eyes, silken blonde hair, perfect skin, the whole business.