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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.
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.
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- David Browne
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.
- Michael Gallucci
- 'We Love You' Single (1967) The entire band had a hand in this psychedelic-era freakout from the Their Satanic Majesties Request sessions (it was released as a single six months before the album came out).
- 'Paint It, Black' From: 'Aftermath' (1966) Like a handful of other tracks on our list of the Top 10 Brian Jones Rolling Stones Songs, "Paint It, Black" stems from the productive and inspired sessions for 1966's Aftermath album (it's the opening cut on the U.S. version).
- 'Ruby Tuesday' From: 'Between the Buttons' (1967) One of the Stones' most musically audacious recordings features terrific performances by the entire band.
- 'No Expectations' From: 'Beggars Banquet' Jones was still experimenting with rock's traditional boundaries even on some of his final recordings with the Rolling Stones.
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.
