Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull (1946–2025) was a British singer, songwriter and actor. She first became known with As Tears Go By in the 1960s, while developing a parallel acting career in productions including The Girl on a Motorcycle and Hamlet.

Broken English (1979) marked a major change in her recorded voice and musical direction, followed by Dangerous Acquaintances and A Child’s Adventure. Her later work included interpretations of Brecht and Weill, collaborations with artists such as PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, and the memoir Faithfull.