Who was Brian Jones? | Vinyl Rewind Special

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[danielyard]

I saw the Stones twice in the 60's with Brian. He was the most talented and colorful figure in the band, no question. He inspired me to take up other instruments, and be able to contribute different sounds on certain songs, and his contributions to early Stones recordings show this. His downfall was his inability to handle fame, and sadly it led to self-abuse, & an untimely death.

[aboutsoundandvision]

My favorite Brian Jones contribution to a Stones song is the lead guitar riff of The Last Time, the way it sounds very distant and has a slight delay effect has always been very powerful to me. Such a shame Brian died so young as we'll never truly known his full talents as a song writer.

[halfmt]

And the rest of The Rolling Stones lived to 108 years of age.

[georgelumsden]

I always loved and will always love "no expectations" the last song brian contributed to, its a gorgious track because of the slide work

[jonesy]

Excellent. Brian Jones is hands down one of the greatest musicians in rock music...RIP

[keithbutcher]

My all time favorite Stones song is "I am Waiting" with Brian on dulcimer. Absolutely amazing!

[davidpack]

Brian was a lot like John Lennon a very special musician who took there band to a higher level

[jimmyj]

Brian Jones IS The Rolling Stones! He was the original band leader, he named the group and he was by far the best musician... Without Jones the band softened up and became more Pop Rock...

[LastTrainToClarkson]

All the colours of the Stones... sitar Paint It Black... recorder Ruby Tuesday... dulcimer Lady Jane... mellotron "We Love You"...

[caesarsmith]

I worked at Melody Maker then in Fleet St at IPC, the Stones came in for an interview, only one did not make it and that was Brian, this was 1963-4. There was always a sadness surrounding that great musician.

[Diddleywah]

This is a very warm and much deserved tribute - well done.

[andrewthomson]

What a fantastic review Vinyl Rewind! I love all your reviews but in my humble opinion this one is by far your best!
You dealt with Brians life and demons with compassion and tact, I applaud you sir!

[catherinecrow]

His slide on No Expectations on Banquet breaks my heart..

[GAT]

I was 12 years old when the stones came out and for some reason Brian Jones just kind of stuck out from the rest of them something unique about him that was intriguing even to this day I still see a Brian Jones mixed in there with the rest of the the group I guess it's more in spirit than anything else rest in peace Brian you'll always be the number one stone to

[sonjar]

Excellently presented piece. Intelligently, and respectfully done. It’s All Over Now, and The Last Time are my Brian Jones favorites.

[mikesam]

Brian Jones is only, just, simply the guy without whom the Rolling Stones would have never existed but today they give that "honor" to Mick and Keith, it's shameful.

[steveconn]

You only just became curious about Jones? He's been a legend for decades. The definitive book about him is Paul Trynka's 2014 "Brian Jones and the Making of The Stones." He was the founder and definer of their sound until manager Oldham, Mick and Keith ganged up on him (he did write songs, but they were all shouted down and mocked). That and getting harassed by the UK cops - you left out that he was planted and busted seven times within the course of a year - sent him into a drug spiral from which he never recovered.

[AwesomeAlexAdam]

Excellent narrative and content
RIP Brian.

[Danjoker.]

This is a well done video! Thank you for this.

[joessacredvinyl]

Eric, this is a well thought out and designed tribute to Brian Jones. Great job Sir!