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Which Ikette is said to be the inspiration for The Rolling Stones' song "Brown Sugar" and David Bowie's song "Lady Grinning Soul"?

Question #152582. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Nov 02 2026.
Originally posted Nov 02 2026 8:57 AM.

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Claudia Lennear is thought to be the former Ikette who inspired both songs. In 1969, her soul group toured with The Rolling Stones, leading to a romance with lead singer Mick Jagger that sparked the hit song "Brown Sugar." A few years later, she met David Bowie at a dinner party, and their brief relationship inspired him to write the dramatic ballad "Lady Grinning Soul" for his Aladdin Sane album. While she was a muse to these rock stars, Lennear was also an incredible vocalist in her own right, performing with everyone from George Harrison to Joe Cocker during the height of the 1970s.

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link https://americansongwriter.com/the-former-ikette-who-inspired-the-rolling-stones-brown-sugar-and-the-end-of-david-bowies-aladdin-sane/


link https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/claudia-lennear-inspiration-behind-brown-193030351.html


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