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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 · Brian Jones, the founding guitarist of the Rolling Stones, was found at the bottom of his pool on July 3, 1969 -- at the age of 27.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn how Brian Jones, who died in 1969 at age 27, influenced The Rolling Stones with his slide guitar, sitar, organ and other instruments. Discover his early passion for blues, his role in the band's formation and his tragic end.
Dec 16, 2023 · It’s not just that Brian Jones founded and named the Rolling Stones in 1962 – giving birth to one of the most important groups in all of rock history. That alone secures his place of high honor in the rock pantheon. But Jones also was an archetype and icon in so many other ways.
