Multi-instrumental
In addition to being seen as the founder, Jones has recorded a number of iconic lines during his Stones career. He is known as a guitarist, but this did not stop him from playing other instruments. Jones played, among other things, marimba, sitar, flute and once even recorded a saxophone solo. “He was super musical, but didn’t have the courage to write himself,” says Blokhuis. “That is a very vulnerable process.”
The downfall of Jones
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards went well with writing their own work, which meant that Jones’ role within the band became increasingly smaller. “The horribly big hit Satisfaction was a downfall for Brian Jones. Due to all the narcotics, standards of decency seemed to disappear and he became unmanageable,” says Blokhuis. As a result, the guitarist was expelled from the band. He died three weeks later. As a result, he became one of the first members of the band. club of 27, artists who died at the age of 27. The band is still active and successful. “But without Jones, there would be no Stones,” says Blokhuis.
Starting this week The Stones and Brian Jones shown in movie theaters.
