It\u2019s often forgotten now, but guitarist Brian Jones was the founder of the Rolling Stones. Though he would be eclipsed by songwriters Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, in the earliest days it was Jones who guided the band\u2019s direction. His facility on multiple instruments was a key part of what the band special. The troubled guitarist was eventually forced out of the band, and soon after was found dead in his swimming pool under circumstances that have never been fully clear (the official cause was noted as \u201cdeath by misadventure\u201d).<\/p>\n
Brian Jones \u2013 who would have turned 81 on February 28 \u2013 embarked on a few interesting projects outside the normal scope of the Rolling Stones; here are five key track that illustrate his talents.<\/p>\n
The Rolling Stones \u2013 \u201cRice Krispies Jingle\u201d (1963)<\/b>
\nThe powerful and unique sound of the Rolling Stones would be captured in many songs, but the jingle for this television commercial promoting Kellogg\u2019s popular breakfast single is one of the most surprising examples of those qualities. Brian Jones received co-composer credit on this brief track; it\u2019s one of few songs to be credited to him.<\/p>\n