Trivia

Although never a key songwriter, he was the original founder and namer of The Rolling Stones.

Was fired from The Rolling Stones because of his heavy drug use. The band also wanted to tour the United States in 1969 and felt that, if he didn't clean up, he would die because of his poor condition before the tour was finished.

Reputed to have fathered many illegitimate offspring, but only five are definitely known. His first two children, a son and a daughter, were born in 1959 and 1960 respectively. Neither name has been revealed, and the son was later given up for adoption. He then had a son by Pat Andrews named Julian Mark Jones, born 22 October 1961. A second son, Julian Brian Jones, by Linda Lawrence, was born 23 July 1964. Finally he had a third son named John Paul Andrew Jones, by Dawn Molloy, born 24 March 1965. He named two of his sons after jazz musician Julian Cannonball Adderley.

Guitarist for The Rolling Stones.

Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Rolling Stones).

Early in the process of forming what would become The Rolling Stones, Brian approached a singer named Paul Jones (no relation) about joining his band as a vocalist but he declined, later becoming lead vocalist with rival British band Manfred Mann.

Fathered Julian Brian Jones with Linda Lawrence, who married Donovan in 1970.

Played sparto sax on The Beatles song, "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)".

His son Julian is the half-brother of Astrella Celeste and Oriole Nebula Leitch.

Died at 27 years old, making him a member of the "27 Club"; The 27 Club is a group of prominent musicians that died at the age of 27. Other members include guitarist Jimi Hendrix, singer Janis Joplin, The Doors frontman Jim Morrison, guitarist Alan Wilson and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

The cause of his death remains a mystery. It has been believed that Jones was murdered by members of a Mafia family.

Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne once lived in the house Brian now lives in.

Is portrayed by Leo Gregory in Stoned (2005) and by Rafe McDonald in L'histoire de Linda McCartney (2000).

Interred at Priory Road Cemetery, Prestbury, Gloucestershire, England, plot #V11393.

His parents never approved of Brian's career in music and would attempt to persuade him to have a regular job.

Began rebelling during his teenage years, according to his father.

Nearly withdrew from the film "Rock and Roll Circus," before changing his mind at the last minute.

At the beginning, Brian Jones wanted the Rolling Stones to focus on blues music because that was the band's roots. When pop stardom began and the music became more mainstream, Jones was dismayed but reluctantly went along with it.

In 1969, he received a letter from his father, attempting to reestablish contact. However, Brian Jones died before anything could be done.

Was usually the one that answered the Rolling Stones fan mail.

Introduced the Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.

His last few years with the Rolling Stones - 1966 to 1969 - were mostly blighted by his worsening drug and alcohol addiction.

For a few years, there was a power struggle within the Rolling Stones. Brian Jones and Mick Jagger competed for the role of leader. Ultimately, Jagger emerged the victor.