Marianne Faithfull died, icon of Swinging London and English rock

Marianne Faithfull died at the age of 78. The BBC writes, citing the spokesman for the English singer and actress. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the disappearance of the singer, singer -songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull”, reads a note. “Marianne passed away serenely today in London, in the company of her beloved family. We will miss a lot. “

Marianne Faithfull was born in London on December 29, 1946 and had arrived in the world of music in the mid -60s, when she was just 17 years old. Emerged with the strength of a fragile and proud personality at the same time. With a career that extends for over five decades, Faithfull has been able to reinvent himself continuously, going from icon of Swinging London together with Mick Jagger, with whom he had a tormented relationship between 1966 and 1970, and co -author of successes of the Rolling Stones as ” Sister Morphine “, to the most appreciated interpreter and author of British music.
His musical career began in 1964, when he was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, manager of the Rolling Stones. His first single, “As Tears Go By”, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Oldham himself, immediately became a success, launching it in the Olympus of British pop. The song, with its melancholy melody and the crystalline voice of Faithfull, marked the beginning of a period of great notoriety.
In the 60s, Faithfull became a central figure of Swinging London, both for his music and for his relationship with Mick Jagger. During this period, he published a series of successful singles, including “This Little Bird” and “Come and Stay With Me”. However, his album “Love in A Mist” (1967) marked an artistic transition point, with folk and orchestral influences.

The 70s were characterized by a turbulent personal life and a darker period for his career. The addiction to drugs and health problems brought Marianne Faithfull away from the music scene. However, in 1979 he returned triumphantly with the album “Broken English”, considered a milestone of the New Wave and Rock. With songs like “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” and “Why d'ya do it?”, Faithfull showed a rough and intense voice, capable of transmitting raw and authentic emotions.
In the 80s and 90s, Marianne Faithfull continued to explore new musical territories with albums such as “Strange Weather” (1987) and “A Secret Life” (1995), collaborating with artists of the caliber of Angelo Badalamenti and Metallica. At the same time, she also established himself as an actress, appearing in films such as “Intimacy” (2001), “Marie Antoinette” (2006) and “Irina Palm” (2007), as well as in different theatrical adaptations.
In the 2000s, Faithfull consolidated his status of artistic icon with albums such as “Before The Poison” (2005), in collaboration with Nick Cave and Pj Harvey, and “Negative Capability” (2018), which faces reflections on issues such as loss and resilience.
His unique voice, his deep interpretations and his indomitable spirit have contributed to making it a reference model for generations of artists. With immortal songs such as “As Tears Go By”, “Broken English” and “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan”, now counted among the evergreen of the popular music.