Legendary musician death of 78: ‘She will always be remembered’

Singer songwriter Marianne Faithfull, an iconic figure in the British invasion Pop Culture Movement in the 1960s, has died.

Her label, Republic Media, issued a short statement on Thursday. It fully read: “It is with deep sadness that we advertise the death of the singer, songwriter and actor Marianne Faithfull. Marianne died peacefully in London today in the company of her loving family. She will be missed a lot. “

Faithful was 1978, According to Associated Press.

Her influence in the 1960s was considerable: She had a high-profile romance with Mick Jagger, but was also a successful singer-songwriter in her own right, with the British Top 10 singles including “AS Tears Going,” “This Little Bird” and “Summer evenings.” She appeared in film and co-wrote and/or inspired several Rolling Stones songs.

After her personal life and career was derailed by heroin addiction in the early 70s, she rebounded as an artist. Her 1981 album “Broken English” got her a Grammy nomination for best female rock vocal performance, and in recent decades she was widely considered one of the most influential women in rock, based on her musical and literary output.

The reaction to her death also carried her status. Keith Richards offered “My heartfelt compassion to Marianne’s family!” at x.comand says “I am so sad and will miss her.” On the same platform, Said Jagger“I am so sad to hear about the death of Marianne Faithfull. She was so much a part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered. “

Appreciation was hardly limited to artists from an era or genre. Faithfull sang backing vocals on Metallica’s “Memory remains” in 1997, and the band did not vote for his praise. Drummer Lars Ulrich Posted on The band’s X.com account: “Thank you, Marianne… for the good times for your kindness for the great stories for your fearlessness… and the biggest thanks and f — Yes for your incredible and unique contribution to our music and to always be so willing to join In us with performing it … and participating in the subsequent Shenanigans! Rest in peace. “

Rolling Stone’s tribute Described the unique development of Faithfull’s voice and persona. When her first single became a hit “She was only 17 and sang with a voice that sounded fragile and very young… (but) reviewed the song and its lyrics to feel omitted with a conviction that would point the way to her later work . “

Her “second act” that began in the 80s made her “a singer-songwriter of earned severe wisdom,” said the story and her deeper voice-a result of injuries from illness and drug abuse that fits her embrace of punk Rock and more mature material.

Faithful wrote three memoirs: “Faithful: an autobiography.” “Memories, dreams and reflections;” and “Marianne Faithfull: A Life On Record.”