Brian Jones - The first Stone

This video is a tribute, from someone who is obviously a dedicated fan. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words," and it's true of this video, that's for sure. Brian was the poster-child for the complex personality, and a perfect example of the ability of arrogance and fragility to coexist in one person. 

I was a big 'Stones fan from "Not Fade Away" on, and no one could say that they turned to shit when Brian went first his separate way, and then just away, in 1969. The 'Stones were great until "It's Only Rock and Roll," in what, 1975? After that, not so much. The turning point is harder to map, but in the beginning, yeah, Brian was the glue that held the machine together. And it was a wonderful machine.