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What is brian jones?

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Key facts

Full name Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones[1]
Birth date 28 February 1942[1]
Birth place Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England[1]
Death date 3 July 1969[1]
Death place Hartfield, East Sussex, England[1]
Role Founding member of The Rolling Stones[1]

Brian Jones was an English musician and a founding member of The Rolling Stones, born on 28 February 1942 in Cheltenham, England, and died on 3 July 1969 in Hartfield, East Sussex, England. He was one of the band's original founders and played a key role in its early identity. [1] [2]

Context

Brian Jones was an English musician and a founding member of The Rolling Stones, born on 28 February 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and died on 3 July 1969 in Hartfield, East Sussex, England. [1] He was one of the band's original founders, helping shape its early sound and image. [2] The official cause of his death was drowning in a swimming pool at his home. [1] [3]

Documented claims

  • Brian Jones was one of the founders of The Rolling Stones. [1]
  • He died by drowning in a swimming pool at his home. [1]
  • His full name was Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones. [1]

Questions and answers

What was the official cause of Brian Jones' death?

The official cause was drowning in a swimming pool at his home in Hartfield, East Sussex. [1] [3]

When was Brian Jones born?

He was born on 28 February 1942 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. [1]

What was Brian Jones' role in The Rolling Stones?

He was a founding member of the band, one of its original creators. [1] [2]

Sources

  1. Brian Jones — genius.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Brian Jones: The Making of the Rolling Stones — goodreads.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Brian Jones - Rob Chapman — rob-chapman.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People