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.

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.

Dec 14, 2024 · The bassist Bill Wyman recalled in an interview why the late guitarist Brian Jones was fired from the Rolling Stones.

Jun 19, 2020 · Even for obsessive Rolling Stones fans, the story of founding guitarist Brian Jones ’ death nearly 51 years ago has been so clouded with misinformation, controversy and battling agendas...

Nov 4, 2023 · In an exclusive interview about Nick Broomfield’s doc ‘The Stones and Brian Jones,’ the ex-Stone recalls the band’s founder and most tragic figure.

Brian Jones was an English musician who co-founded the band the Rolling Stones along with Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, and was considered the band’s leader during its initial years.

Feb 28, 2024 · Brian Jones died tragically young, aged just 27, on July 3, 1969. He was in The Rolling Stones for seven years and his importance to the band in those early days cannot be...

His latest film, The Stones and Brian Jones, is no different. Using a combination of previously unseen footage, candid interviews, and Broomfield's own narration, the documentary looks back at the rise of The Rolling Stones and the tragic fate of the titular founding member.

Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician. He is best known as one of the founding members of the rock band The Rolling Stones.