In 1979, as punk rock dominated British music, Marianne Faithfull made a surprising comeback, contrasting with the era's rejection of 1960s icons. Despite her tumultuous past, including struggles with homelessness and addiction that ruined her voice, Faithfull’s raw authenticity appealed to the punk ethos. Though she faced challenges, such as fighting for credit on her contributions to songs, she secured a role in a punk film and released 'Broken English'—an album that captured the fierce spirit of the time, proving her relevance amid a cultural revolution.
"She was living proof that the rock aristocracy were remote and decadent and ripe for the culling."
"Her years of addiction on the streets had so ravaged her voice that, by the late 70s, it was completely unrecognisable..."
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