Brian Jones joined the 27 club on July 03, 1969. The cause of death is recorded as: Drowned in a swimming pool; coroner's report states "death by misadventure"
Brian Jones, born on February 28, 1942, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, was a pioneering figure in the world of rock music. Jones's childhood was marked by asthma, which he acquired following an attack of croup at the age of four. His parents, both interested in music, fostered his love for various genres, including blues and jazz. At a young age, Jones began performing at local blues and jazz clubs and busking on the streets to support himself.
In 1962, Brian Jones founded the British blues outfit now known as the Rolling Stones. As the band's founding member, rhythm/lead guitarist, and original leader, Jones's influence extended beyond his instrumental abilities. He was a versatile musician who played a wide range of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and during live performances. Initially, Jones's slide guitar playing set the tone for the band's sound, but as Keith Richards and Mick Jagger took over musical direction, Jones transitioned to singing backing vocals and experimenting with various other instruments.
As his alcohol and drug problems worsened, Brian Jones's performance in the studio became increasingly unreliable. This led to a diminished role within the band he had founded. In June 1969, the Rolling Stones dismissed him due to his erratic behavior, with Mick Taylor taking his place in the group. Less than a month later, on July 3, 1969, Jones died by drowning in the swimming pool at his home at Cotchford Farm, East Sussex.
Brian Jones's untimely death left an indelible mark on the music world. His passing inspired countless songs by other pop bands and poems from artists such as Pete Townshend and Jim Morrison. In 1989, Brian Jones was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Rolling Stones. His impact on the band's formation and musical direction continues to be felt and celebrated by fans and music historians alike.
Brian Jones's personal life was marked by challenges, including the adoption of his first child in 1958. Valerie Corbett, a Cheltenham schoolgirl, became pregnant with Jones's second child in the summer of 1959. Despite his encouragement for her to have an abortion, she carried the baby to term and gave birth to Juliette Jones. While Jones's other children have learned of their relationship to him, his first child remains anonymous or has not publicly identified themselves as his offspring.