February 28

 Brian Jones

February 28, 1942 – July 3, 1969. The Rolling Stones were founded by Brian Jones, who served as the primary leader and multi-instrumentalist during the band's formative years. While he initially gained prominence as a slide guitarist, his role expanded to include a vast array of instruments such as the sitar, mellotron, marimba, and recorder, which defined the group's psychedelic era. 

He was a member of The Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1969, contributing to iconic recordings like Paint It Black and Under My Thumb. Beyond his work with the band, he also performed on the harmonica, saxophone, and percussions for various session projects and his own soundtrack work. Jones remained an influential figure until his departure from the group in early 1969.

Following his departure from the group, Brian Jones was found dead in his swimming pool on July 3, 1969. Two days later, The Rolling Stones held a massive memorial concert at Hyde Park, where they released hundreds of white butterflies as a tribute.

Curiously, he passed away exactly two years to the day before Jim Morrison, and both were members of the infamous 27 Club. While official reports cited misadventure, persistent theories have long suggested he was murdered by a contractor working at his home.

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