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Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician and founder of the Rolling Stones. [1] Initially a slide guitarist, he went on to sing backing vocals and played a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts.
Jul 9, 2020 · As Variety tells us, that particular crown of laurel leaves would go to Brian Jones, the founding guitarist of the Rolling Stones, found at the bottom of his pool on July 3, 1969 — at the age of 27. Jones played rhythm guitar in the original band lineup.
Jun 19, 2020 · The film "Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones" examines the controversial and mysterious circumstances of the founding guitarist's death in 1969. It also traces his rise and fall in the band, his personal life and his musical legacy.
Jul 3, 2019 · Barbara Marion, who discovered she was Jones's daughter in 2002, accuses the police of not investigating his death properly. She believes he was killed by a construction worker and wants the case reopened.
Brian Jones didn’t live past thirty — he died at twenty-six, at the bottom of his swimming pool, probably swallowing some water, too stoned to catch his breath and come up for air.
A tribute to the founding member of the Rolling Stones who died in 1969, aged 25. The article covers his musical influences, his role in the band, his personal struggles, and his legacy.
Nov 4, 2023 · The former Rolling Stones bassist recalls his friend and band founder, who died at 27, in Nick Broomfield's new film. He reveals some secrets about Jones' childhood, personality, and musical contributions.
