July 1969: Rolling Stones Hyde Park gig marred by death of Brian Jones

The death of Brian Jones on 3 July 1969 led to a poignant tribute at the Rolling Stones concert two days laterIn July 1969, the Rolling Stones were riding high. Honky Tonk Women was about to be released, and they were gearing up for a triumphant gig in London's Hyde Park.Then tragedy struck. On 3 July, guitarist Brian Jones, who had left the band by mutual consent a month earlier, drowned in the swimming pool of his Sussex home, aged just 27.At the inquest, held on 7 July, the coroner ruled deat...

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07:48 on July 6 2011

The Rolling Stones perform in Hyde Park, 1969 - British Pathé video

Guardian Music — Archive newsreel footage of the Rolling Stones performing in London's Hyde Park in 1969 weeks after the death of Brian Jones more info

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20:00 on July 7 2011

July 1969: Rolling Stones Hyde Park gig marred by death of Brian Jones

Guardian Music — The death of Brian Jones on 3 July 1969 led to a poignant tribute at the Rolling Stones concert two days laterIn July 1969, the Rolling Stones were riding high. Honky Ton... more info

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