Only one woman can say without a doubt that The Beatles’s song “Penny Lane” was written about her. The prized title goes to Pamela Des Barres, perhaps the most iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll groupie of all time. The ethereal redhead is remembered for having had intimate relationships with Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, Waylon Jennings, and many, many more.

A martial artist, exotic dancer, and b-list actress, Tura Satana caught the eye and heart of Elvis Presley, the king of rock, in 1956. Playing strong female leads in film, Tura Satana was not just a muse for Elvis — but also a monumental figure for representation of the modern-day woman.

Sable Starr made her name known when she commenced her sexual endeavors with Iggy Pop, at the age of 13. Though outrageously underage, Sable Starr quickly became a well-known, and well-desired, figure of the Rock ‘N Roll era. She has been in romantic relationships with Johnny Thunders, guitarist of The New York Dolls, and Richard Hell, member of The Heartbreakers.

Bebe Buell started modelling in New York City at the age of 17. She then met rockstar Todd Rundgren, of whom she dated for six years. Since their relationship was an open one, Buell continued to sexually conquer the rock star dominion, as she had relations with Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Jimmy Page. Years later, she disclosed to her daughter, Liv, her real birth father — Steven Tyler.

“Sweet Connie” is not as innocent as her nickname implies. Apparently Neil Diamond invited her to his dressing room, where he greeted her only in a signature blue robe… and the rest is history.

Nancy Spungen was the girlfriend to Sex Pistol’s bassist Sid Vicious. Her relationship with Sid Vicious was so immersed in drug abuse and domestic violence that the media labeled Spungen as ‘Nauseating Nancy’ for her outrageous behavior. After checking into the Hotel Chelsea, Nancy Spungen was found dead in the bathroom, with a single stab wound to the stomach. Sid Vicious died of heroin overdose while on bail.

Born in Iran during the Iranian Revolution, Roxana Shirazi is a wild card among groupies. Though she was raised in a fundamentalist Islamic culture, Shirazi started her dualistic ventures as a belly dancer in a strip club, and as a gender studies student at Bath Spa University. Considered a real ‘girl’s guy’ in life, Roxana Shirazi had sexual relations with the guys from Guns N’ Roses and Buckcherry.

Chris O’Dell, found her profession in the music industry as the part caretaker, part assistant, and most certainly, sexual partner of several rock stars. O’Dell has weathered the ups and downs of the 60s biggest musicians, such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton. Interviewed by The Telegraph, O’Dell reveals that she has witnessed her share of serious and intimate moments with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and more.

Notorious for losing her virginity to David Bowie at only 14 years old, Lori Maddox is the embodiment of the bromide, “sex, drugs, and rock and roll”. Lori Maddox spent her youth modeling and traveling with Jimmy Page. The doe-eyed beauty does not regret her wild and lavish past, saying in an interview with Thrillist, that she feels “blessed” for her experiences. Though Maddox, at the time of these relationships and one-night stands was underage, she states that “the sex was very consensual.”

Cathy Smith blew up on everyone’s radar when she was convicted of manslaughter, as she had injected comedian John Belushi with a fatal combination of heroin and cocaine in 1982. However, as it turns out, her notoriety began 20 years prior. Smith became affiliated with The Band, and later made her bad-girl debut as mistress to singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Backup singer, rock groupie, drug dealer, murderer… Cathy Smith has seen, and been, them all.

Some women of today’s Hollywood claim numerous appellations — actress, musician, model — but can they additionally assert themselves as ‘the muse’ for The Rolling Stones? Anita Pallenberg, the “it girl” of the 60s and 70s, was an Italian actress, artist, model, and romantic interest of both Brian Jones and Keith Richards. Purportedly, Mick Jagger respected her voice so much so that he remixed tracks on Beggars Banquet according to her critique.

Cleo Odzer does not fit the mold for your typical groupie, considering that she has a Ph.D in anthropology and has authored several books. Regardless, the American writer entered the Rock’n Roll scene when she became romantically involved with Keith Emerson, member of the band The Nice. As with most rockers, Odzer was a heavy user of cocaine and heroin, and at one point was an international drug smuggler.

Born as Julie E. Kitaen, Tawny Kitaen began her walk of fame as an actress. After appearing in several films, Tawny Kitaen had various relationships and affairs with RATT guitarist Robbin Crosby, Whitesnake singer David Coverdale, athlete O.J. Simpson, and baseball player Chuck Finley. In 2002, Kitaen was charged with domestic violence against her then husband, Chuck Finley. She had kicked him repeatedly in the face with high heels on. Since then, Tawny Kitaen has struggled with drug possession, and DUI occurrences.

Cynthia Albritton, better known as Cynthia Plaster Caster, sized up rock stars, literally. Expressing both sexual and artistic agency, Albritton made plaster casts of famous genitalia, such as that of Jimi Hendrix. In 2000, the ‘Plaster Caster’ expanded her craft to include women’s breasts as well.

Kathleen Dorritie was both a nude model for Andy Warhol, and the ‘PR lady’ for David Bowie. When Bowie implored her for sex, Dorritie initially hesitated because of large, bug-bite induced carbuncles on her thighs. However, as she advises in an interview with Daily News, if you ever get the chance to “[make] love” to David Bowie, you take it — bug bites or not.