Brian Jones

Brian Jones

Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician and composer, best known as the founder and original leader of the Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, Jones went on to play a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts, including rhythm guitar, lead guitar, sitar, dulcimer, various keyboard instruments such as piano and mellotron, marimba, wind instruments such as harmonica, recorder, saxophone, as well as drums, vocals and numerous others. After he founded the Rolling Stones as a British blues outfit in 1962, and gave the band its name, Jones' fellow band members Keith Richards and Mick Jagger began to take over the band's musical direction, especially after they became a successful songwriting team. Jones and fellow guitarist Richards also developed a unique style of guitar play that Richards refers to as the "ancient art of weaving" where both players would play rhythm and lead parts together. Richards continued the style with later guitarists, and the sound became a Rolling Stones trademark. Jones, however, did not get along with the band's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, who pushed the band into a musical direction at odds with Jones' blues background. When Jones developed alcohol and drug problems, his performance in the studio became increasingly unreliable, leading to a diminished role within the band he had founded. In June 1969, the Rolling Stones dismissed Jones; guitarist Mick Taylor took his place in the group. Jones died less than a month later, drowning in the swimming pool at his home at the age of 27. Jones’ death was referenced in songs by many other pop-bands, and was the subject of poems by Pete Townshend and Jim Morrison. Referring to Jones, the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman lamented the waste of a great innovator. In 1989, the Rolling Stones, including Jones, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brian Jones, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Brian Jones
  • Popularity: 1.477
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1942-02-28
  • Place of Birth: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: Lewis Brian Hopkin-Jones , The Rolling Stones
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Brian Jones Movies

  • 2009
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    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    8.1 2009 HD

    On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and...

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  • 1970
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    Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones

    Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1987
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    Jimi Plays Monterey

    Jimi Plays Monterey

    7.2 1987 HD

    It's no exaggeration to say this might be the most intense and groundbreaking 45-minute performance in the history of rock. Jimi Hendrix's debut...

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  • 2020
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    Zappa

    Zappa

    7.3 2020 HD

    With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life...

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  • 2013
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    Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition

    Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition

    8 2013 HD

    A collection of promotional videos and rarities from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

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  • 1982
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    The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

    The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

    1 1982 HD

    Documentary about the first 20 years of the Rolling Stones with interviews and a lot of rare archive footages all over the world, pictures, TV and...

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  • 1968
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    Sympathy for the Devil

    Sympathy for the Devil

    6.3 1968 HD

    While The Rolling Stones rehearse "Sympathy for the Devil" in the studio, an alternating narrative reflects on 1968 society, politics and culture...

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  • 2024
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    The Stones and Brian Jones

    The Stones and Brian Jones

    8 2024 HD

    A look at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in their formative years, as well as the creative musical genius of Brian Jones,...

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  • 2018
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    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

    7.4 2018 HD

    An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

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  • 2012
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    Crossfire Hurricane

    Crossfire Hurricane

    7.1 2012 HD

    This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled...

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  • 2012
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    The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling - Ireland 1965

    The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling - Ireland 1965

    7.4 2012 HD

    A documentary on the Rolling Stones that was shot in 1965 on a two-stop tour of Ireland, just as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was becoming a...

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  • 1968
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    Monterey Pop

    Monterey Pop

    7.3 1968 HD

    Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all...

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  • 2007
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    The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews

    The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews

    1 2007 HD

    This film contains interview material and archival footage presented all on one film. It begins with very rare black and white Australian documentary...

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  • 2011
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    The Rolling Stones: All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones: All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones

    1 2011 HD

    The Rolling Stones appeared six times on "Ed Sullivan" between 1964 and 1969. Their first appearance, Oct. 25, 1964, featured a performance of "Time...

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  • 2019
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    No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones

    No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones

    1 2019 HD

    Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones is murdered in his backyard swimming pool by Tom Keylock in July of 1969.

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  • 1969
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    Voices

    Voices

    5.6 1969 HD

    Documentary about Jean-Luc Godard filming Sympathy for the Devil with The Rolling Stones.

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  • 1996
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    The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

    The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

    7.5 1996 HD

    A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj...

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  • 2002
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    The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record

    The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record

    1 2002 HD

    Just For The Record is a comprehensive documentary commemorating the first 40 years of the Rolling Stones, the famous British rock'n'roll band.

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  • 2018
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    27: Gone Too Soon

    27: Gone Too Soon

    5.9 2018 HD

    Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to...

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  • 2019
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    The Quiet One

    The Quiet One

    6.8 2019 HD

    Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast personal archives to share stories and memories of his...

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  • 2012
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    The Rolling Stones at the BBC

    The Rolling Stones at the BBC

    5 2012 HD

    01. Programme Intro > 02. Start Me Up (1981) > 03. Lets Spend The Night Together (1967) > 04. Mick Jagger Interview (1967) > 05. Get Off Of My...

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  • 1966
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    Charlie Is My Darling

    Charlie Is My Darling

    8 1966 HD

    Charlie Is My Darling, directed by Peter Whitehead, was the first documentary film about The Rolling Stones. The movie was shot during the band's...

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  • 2008
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    The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

    The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

    1 2008 HD

    This DVD is a compilation of all US television performances between 1964 and 1969, including their guest spots on Shivaree, Shindig and all the...

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  • 1970
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    5 + 1

    5 + 1

    1 1970 HD

    Documentary in two parts: the first one shows one of Johnny Hallyday's concerts at the Palais des Sports in Paris in May 1969 while the second is the...

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  • 1964
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    The T.A.M.I. Show

    The T.A.M.I. Show

    8 1964 HD

    Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock...

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  • 2019
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    Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones

    Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones

    6.7 2019 HD

    The story of Brian Jones, founding member of the Rolling Stones, in both life and the aftermath of his death.

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  • 2020
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    The Short Life of Brian Jones

    The Short Life of Brian Jones

    8 2020 HD

    He was the first (blond) fallen angel of rock. By disappearing at the age of 27, drowned in his swimming pool on July 3, 1969, Brian Jones...

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  • 1967
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    A Degree of Murder

    A Degree of Murder

    6 1967 HD

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  • 1997
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    Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

    7.7 1997 HD

    A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a...

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  • 2019
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    The UnXplained

    The UnXplained

    6.3 2019 HD

    Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists,...

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