More than six decades after Richards co-wrote Faithfull’s breakout single, "As Tears Go By," he recognizes the late singer's “pure and simple” voice, her impact on the Rolling Stones, and her 1979 masterpiece,
When Marianne Faithfull died on January 30, some of rock’s biggest names paid tribute. Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, added to his band’s social media, “And the biggest Thank You and F--k Yeah for your incredible and unique contribution to our music,
Marianne Faithfull, the British singer best known for hits like “As Tears Go By” and “Broken English,” has passed away at the age of 78. Rising to fame in the 1960s, she became a defining figure of the Swinging London era and left a lasting imprint on rock music.