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1942 – 1969Brian Jones (1942-1969)Founder of the Rolling StonesEnglish multi-instrumentalist who founded the Rolling Stones. Pushed out of the band in June 1969, he drowned in his swimming pool at Cotchford Farm weeks later, aged 27.
1969Brian Jones diesFound dead in swimming pool — July 3, 1969Brian Jones, founding member of the Rolling Stones, was found dead in his swimming pool at Cotchford Farm on July 3, 1969, aged 27. He had already been dismissed from the band. His death remains controversial. Jones was replaced by Mick Taylor.