Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones Remember Marianne Faithfull

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Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, was crucial to the story of the Rolling Stones. Discovered by producer Andrew Log 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.” Jagger wrote on Instagram He became “sad” of the death of Faithfull. “She was so much a part of my life for so long,” he wrote. “She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered. “Faithful’s first single,” As Tears Go, was one of the first songs written by Jagger and bandmate Keith Richards. She continued to sing backup for the stones about “Sympathy for the Devil” and co-wrote 1971 song ” Sister Morphine. ”

Richards also honored faithfully On xWriting, “My heartfelt compassion for Marianne’s family! I am so sad and will miss her !! “In the meantime, Rolling Stones released a clip of Jagger and Richards who performed” As Tears goes by, “simply writes,” for Marianne. “