Brian Jones ~ February 28, 1942-July 3, 1969
Although angelic and choirboy are descriptions of Brian Jones those descriptive words don't pop into most people's heads right away when describing him although thousands of references to Brian have been made using these words. However, Brian Jones. the true founder and one time leader of the Rolling Stones was anything but an angel.
Yet, fifty years and more after his mysterious death, he is still an enigmatic figure. Stories are still being written about Brian Jones. Written about his looks, his life and his prodigious musical talent. He could play any instrument in short order. Listen to 'Lady Jane' and it is Brian on the mountain Dulcimer, to 'Let's Spend the Night Together' and it is Brian pounding out the chords on the piano, On 'Paint it Black', Brian does a great job on the Indian Sitar. I loved hearing his echoing flute on 'Ruby Tuesday'. Flute, guitar, percussion, you name it he played it.
On the night of 3rd July, 1969, fifty years ago, Brian went for a midnight swim and within the space of a few short minutes ended up drowned in his own pool. The people who were there, the stories told to authorities were all supposedly checked out but, there still remains a huge mystery.
I for one, have never forgotten seeing him on Ed Sullivan all those misty years ago. I loved him then, I love him now and will forever miss him and wonder what happened and what could have been had he lived.
Miss you, Brian.
Please enjoy "Lady Jane", Brian Jones on Mountain Dulcimer, 1966. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XirG-qwMCMc
Brian Jones ~ February 28, 1942-July 3, 1969
Although angelic and choirboy are descriptions of Brian Jones those descriptive words don't pop into most people's heads right away when describing him although thousands of references to Brian have been made using these words. However, Brian Jones. the true founder and one time leader of the Rolling Stones was anything but an angel.
Yet, fifty years and more after his mysterious death, he is still an enigmatic figure. Stories are still being written about Brian Jones. Written about his looks, his life and his prodigious musical talent. He could play any instrument in short order. Listen to 'Lady Jane' and it is Brian on the mountain Dulcimer, to 'Let's Spend the Night Together' and it is Brian pounding out the chords on the piano, On 'Paint it Black', Brian does a great job on the Indian Sitar. I loved hearing his echoing flute on 'Ruby Tuesday'. Flute, guitar, percussion, you name it he played it.
On the night of 3rd July, 1969, fifty years ago, Brian went for a midnight swim and within the space of a few short minutes ended up drowned in his own pool. The people who were there, the stories told to authorities were all supposedly checked out but, there still remains a huge mystery.
I for one, have never forgotten seeing him on Ed Sullivan all those misty years ago. I loved him then, I love him now and will forever miss him and wonder what happened and what could have been had he lived.
Miss you, Brian.
Please enjoy "Lady Jane", Brian Jones on Mountain Dulcimer, 1966. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XirG-qwMCMc