Brian Jones

Brian Jones
Photographed by Claude Piscitelli

On July 3rd, 1969 the dead body of ex-Rol- ling Stones guitarist Brian Jones was found in his swimming pool. The official reason is “drowning” but, rumors run that he has been killed. With Brian Jones, one of the greatest rock idols of the 60ties died. Brian Jones never wrote but his participation to the “Stones” was different. He was responsible for the bad image of the band and he permanently did so until his tragic death. There were a few problems with the “Stones”, so he always re- mained in the shadow of the writer-duo “Jag- ger/Richards”. Due to his excessive lifestyle he used to be the favorite of the press and the ladies. The band members had many disputes due to the German model and actress Anita Pallenberg. Mick Jagger as well as Keith Ri- chards, were also interestd in Anita. But she decided to date Brian Jones. On June 8th, 1969 Charlie Watts, Keith Richards and Mick Jag- ger announced Brian Jones, that he would no longer be a member of the “Stones”, at the “Cotchford Farm”. Brian had already been replaced by Mick Taylor one month prior to his death.

Written by Ritchie Rischard