Brian Jones
The Making of the Rolling Stones

I'm not a Rolling Stones fan, but more of a Brian Jones obsessive fan. And i do like some Stones recordings after he left/died, but overall when he was in the band, that is when the Stones were super special. First things first, my father knew Brian, and therefore I did an interview for this book, b......more

I feel very ambivalent about this book: On one hand, I admire how well written it is as well as the keen interest the author has for his subject, Brian Jones, the tragic founder of The Rolling Stones; on the other hand, this book is so arrogantly and steadfastly biased against Mick Jagger and Keith......more

Sensational rock and roll biographies are few and far between -- but this compassionate study of founding Rolling Stone Brian Jones definitely qualifies. Paul Trynka combines meticulous research, a wonderful humanity and sympathy, and a dry English wit to tell the story of a tragic young man who sho......more

So, I’ll confess that like millions of other music freaks, I’ve always been obsessed by Brian Jones, the mystery surrounding his death, and his brutal treatment by the self-proclaimed Glimmer Twins. In fact, I was actually holding out hope that this book would confirm my ultimate rock-and-roll consp......more

Excellent, sympathetic, and balanced, Trynka's well researched bio makes it clear how influential Brain Jones was in setting the tone & attitude, the swing and the swagger for the 60's and especially the Rolling Stones. A must-read companion/counterpoint for anyone who has read Keith's Life.......more