Anita Pallenberg was far from your average Rolling Stones groupie. With her tall, blonde figure, fur jacket, mini skirt, and Roman gladiator sandals, she exuded a raw sexuality that made other girls pale in comparison. A German-Italian actress, Anita had already made a name for herself in Italy and had spent time with Andy Warhol’s crew in New York City, engaging in relationships with both men and women. She was multilingual and proudly wore her under-eye circles as badges of honor. Despite all this, she found herself lingering outside the Stones’ dressing room, daringly asking if they wanted to smoke a joint. Prior to that fateful night in September 1965, the Stones had never dabbled in drugs. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards hadn’t slept around much either, and they didn’t even drink. According to Elizabeth Winder’s book “Parachute Women,” the Stones were little more than untamed versions of the Beatles, dressed in play clothes, until they met the women who would ultimately shape and influence them. Brian Jones was the only one who truly embodied the rockstar lifestyle at the time, swigging brandy and fathering illegitimate children. However, even he still relied on his mom to buy his pants. The Stones owed much of their transformation into the unrivaled pirates they became to these remarkable women, whom Winder credit as the real rebels, progressives, and contrarians of that era. Anita Pallenberg was the catalyst for the group’s introduction to drugs. Brian Jones accepted her invitation to smoke a joint that fateful night, and from there, the Stones embarked on their journey into the world of narcotics. They were so taken by Anita that they even stole items from her incredibly cool wardrobe, which became staples of their own personal style. Brian and Anita emerged as the hottest, most dangerous couple of the 1960s. She introduced him to S&M, LSD, and the occult, and they tore through London in his black Rolls-Royce with a license plate that read DD666 (for “Devil’s Disciple”). She not only dressed him but also influenced the styles of other band members. However, Anita never treated the Stones like idols. She carried herself nonchalantly, as if she were doing them a favor, which fueled the jealousy of both Brian and Mick. Brian became violent towards her, while Mick resented her presence. Eventually, Anita ended up with Keith Richards, who proved to be more pliant and easygoing. Marianne Faithfull, on the other hand, initially thought the Rolling Stones were “awful” and dismissed them as spotty schoolboys. She was a 17-year-old classical singer and actress who had just escaped a convent school when the Stones’ manager noticed her innocent beauty at a party. Although Jagger and Richards were tasked with writing a song for her, they barely acknowledged her during the recording session. However, the resulting song, “As Tears Go By,” became a massive hit and launched Marianne’s singing career. Years later, she reconnected with the songwriters while trying to escape a disappointing marriage. Marianne began spending time with Brian and Anita, with Keith often joining them. The trio would often mock Mick, who reluctantly joined their gatherings to keep an eye on his more reckless bandmates. Yet, after a gig in Bristol, Marianne walked with Mick through the grass, discussing King Arthur. When they returned to his hotel room, he knelt at her feet, unlaced her dew-damp boots, and placed them near the heater to dry. This act of kindness moved Marianne, and the two engaged in a love affair. Mick kicked out his long-term girlfriend, Chrissie Shrimpton, and replaced her with Marianne. Marianne was much more worldly than Mick, introducing him to LSD, Russian literature, and the ballet. She played a significant role in shaping his songwriting, with her copy of Bulgakov’s “The Master and Margarita” inspiring Mick to write “Sympathy for the Devil.” She also took him to see the ballet “Paradise Lost,” which influenced the Stones’ iconic lips-and-tongue logo. After Marianne starred in Chekhov’s play “Three Sisters,” Jagger expressed a desire to act, and Marianne coached him for his first movie role in “Performance,” alongside Pallenberg. Marianne enjoyed helping Mick and felt it allowed her to engage in something creative. She believed that women have a tendency to live vicariously through men, and she happily embraced this role. However, she was less thrilled when the Stones recorded “Sister Morphine” for their album “Sticky Fingers.” Marianne had originally written the lyrics, which were based on a riff Mick had played years earlier. Although she had recorded the song herself in 1969, her record company quickly pulled it due to its explicit drug content. Mick took the song for the band, failing to credit Marianne as the songwriter. Finally, Marsha Hunt viewed Mick Jagger as nothing more than a “friend with benefits.” Born in West Philadelphia, Marsha saw Mick as a charming and easy-to-talk-to friend. She had already established herself in the music scene, having opened for popular acts like The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix. She also had relationships with glam rocker Marc Bolan and starred in the West End production of “Hair,” where she showcased her natural Afro. Marsha introduced Mick to a new guitarist after Brian Jones’ departure and believed they were simply friends. However, Mick pursued her even while he was still involved with Marianne. This surprised Marsha, but she agreed to have a child with him, not out of love, but as an act of sexual freedom. Marsha saw her upbringing by three women as a driving force behind her independence. In conclusion, these four women – Anita Pallenberg, Marianne Faithfull, and Marsha Hunt – played instrumental roles in catapulting the Rolling Stones to fame and cementing their status as the world’s first rock stars. They shaped and influenced the band’s style, personalities, and artistic endeavors, forever leaving their mark on rock ‘n’ roll history.
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