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Oldham produced all Rolling Stones recordings from 1963 until late 1967 despite having no previous experience as a producer.

According to the Rolling Stones ' website " Accounts regarding the value of his musical input to The Stones recordings vary, from negligible to absolute zero ".

He discovered Marianne Faithfull at a party, giving her Jagger and Richards ' " As Tears Go By " to record.

He also developed other studio talent with his Andrew Oldham Orchestra, in which Rolling Stones as well as London session players ( including Steve Marriott on harmonica ) recorded pop covers and instrumentals.

These were rediscovered in the 1990s when the indie band The Verve used a string loop based on the orchestral arrangement of " The Last Time " in " Bitter Sweet Symphony "; in the ensuing court battle, songwriting royalties for the Verve track were awarded to Jagger and Richards.

As his success increased, Oldham thrived on a reputation as a garrulous, androgynous gangster who wore makeup and shades and relied on his bodyguard " Reg " to threaten rivals.