Brian Jones was an English musician and founding member of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones. He is best known for his innovative contributions to the band’s sound and style, particularly as a multi-instrumentalist.
Personal and Family Life
Brian Jones was born on February 28, 1942, in Cheltenham, England, to parents Lewis and Louise Jones. He had two sisters, Pamela and Barbara, but faced tragedy when Pamela passed away during their childhood. In high school, he became a father for the first time, which caused him to leave school.
Career and Relationships
In the early 1960s, Brian helped form The Rolling Stones, naming the band and acting as a temporary manager. He had a notable romance with model Anita Pallenberg, which began in 1965, but their relationship ended when she left him for bandmate Keith Richards. Brian’s struggles with drugs escalated during this period, leading him to withdraw from his friends and bandmates.
Death and Legacy
On July 3, 1969, Brian Jones was found drowned in his swimming pool at the age of 27. The circumstances around his death remain unclear, with theories ranging from drug overdose to murder. In honor of his legacy, fans established the “Brian Jones Fan Club” in 1996, celebrating his influence in rock music.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts | 2009-11-29 | Self (archive footage) |
| Jimi Plays Monterey | 1987-10-16 | Self (archive footage) |
| Sympathy for the Devil | 1968-12-01 | Self |
| The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965 | 2012-10-26 | Self |
| The Rolling Stones: All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones | 2011-11-01 | Self |
| No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones | 2019-07-12 | Self |
| Crossfire Hurricane | 2012-10-18 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus | 1996-10-12 | Self – Guitar |
| The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record | 2002-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| 27: Gone Too Soon | 2018-03-26 | Himself (archive footage) |
| The Quiet One | 2019-06-21 | Self |
| The Rolling Stones at the BBC | 2012-01-01 | Self |
| Charlie Is My Darling | 1966-01-01 | Self |
| The Rolling Stones: Fade Away – The US TV Appearances 1964-1969 | 2008-04-30 | Self |
| 5 + 1 | 1970-06-11 | Self |
| The T.A.M.I. Show | 1964-12-29 | Self – The Rolling Stones |
| Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones | 2019-12-16 | Self |
| La vie de Brian Jones | 2020-05-27 | |
| Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video – Black Edition | 2013-04-23 | Self |
| The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews | 2007-04-24 | Self |
| Let It Bleed – 40 Jahre Rolling Stones | Self | |
| Zappa | 2020-11-27 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Rolling Stones – Die ersten 20 Jahre | 1982-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Stones and Brian Jones | 2024-04-25 | Self (voice) (archive material) |
| Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars | 2018-03-30 | Self |
| Monterey Pop | 1968-12-26 | Self (uncredited) |
| Voices | 1969-01-01 | |
| Classic Albums | 1997-04-14 | Self |
| The UnXplained | 2019-07-19 | Self (archive footage) |