On the 3rd July 1969 : Brian Jones dies at the age
of 27.
The founder member of the Rolling
Stones, Brian Jones was born, raised and following his death,
buried in Cheltenham, England. He was the subtle, hypersensitive,
intellectual of the 'Stones and had his own unique brand of style
and charisma.
His musical influences included
Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Howlin Wolf.
He was regarded by many as an
artist of multi-instrumental talents, and had the ability to play
any instrument within hours. From the slide guitar on 'Little
Red Rooster' through to the sitar on 'Paint It Black', he lent
an exotic touch to the Stones' gritty brand of R&B.
He also shone when playing the
dulcimer, marimbas, harpsichord and African flute.
He formed the world famous band
the Rolling Stones,and was with them from 1962 to 1969.
Unfortunently,the stress of
fame,fortune and drugs took a toll on Brian's mental and phsical
health, leading the stones to fire him on June 8th 1969, shortly
before his tragic and mysterious death.
Brian purchased Cotchford Farm
- the former home of 'Winnie The Pooh' author A.A. Milne - in
November 1968, and left The Rolling Stones in June 1969. He was
planning on forming a new band following his departure from the
'Stones but was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the
bottom of the swimming pool at his luxury home in the early hours
of 3rd July 1969
Since his death a steady stream
of admirers, both young and old, have made the pilgrimage to his
final resting place near to the church in the Prestbury area of
Cheltenham where he had once been a model choirboy.
Fortunently, his spirit and musical acomplishments will remain
with his fans forever.
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