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Drugs, jealousy, Nazi costumes: The harrowing story of Brian Jones, forgotten founder of The Rolling Stones

Jim Farber, The Independent, 30 October 2023

Reckless, objectionable, a genius musician ravaged by drugs and consumed by self-loathing, the Brian Jones brought back to our screens by Nick Broomfield is a deeply tragic figure. Jim Farber speaks to the acclaimed documentary maker about the Rolling Stone whose life was painted black

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