Brian Jones: The Last Decadent

This book details the genius of Brian Jones. It gives you great insight of his creativeness and the ability to play an incredible number of instruments. Sadly it goes into his personal lifestyle, which harmed his ability to create in the past. The Rolling Stones would never display the creativeness they had with Jones in command. Also it also goes over the enthusiasm he had to set up a new band, create a soundtrack for a movie, and his desire to produce. The last great rock star.

The media could not be loaded. This book is satisfactory , no more than that.It deals with other decadents from way long ago most frequently Oscar Wilde.Reading about Brian Jones was the purpose of my purchase.I really didn't want to read about Oscar Wilde and the comparisons between the two.If you are interested in reading about decadents of long, long ago and Brian Jones as well, then this thin book is ideal for you.If you are only interested in reading about Brian Jones, pass on this book.

What a fantastic read! Absolutely diverting from the first page. Very eloquently written, it is a great tribute to Brian and has given me an excellent insight into his tortured existence.

IF YOU LIKE BRIAN JONES READ THIS BOOK

Highly recommended

Discusses Brian's so'called tendencies towards bisexuality and homosexual behaviors. Did not enjoy it at all. I thought it was a biography. It was not. Just an author's assumptions regarding the possible sexual deviations of Brian Jones.

After years of people making excuses for the behavior of the beautiful Brian Jones, someone has finally written a book that gives a nod to his magnificent talent and style. Writing from a socialogical point of view, Reed comments on Brian's place in history comparing him to Quentin Crisp and Oscar Wilde. If there had to be a complaint it would be Marianne Faithful as a source. The woman was way too stoned to remember anything clearly. This is an interesting companion piece to Nicholas Fitzgerald and Anna Wohlin's memories of Brian Jones. Reed didn't KNOW Jones personally, but he did understand him. A very worthwhile read.

Since the Monterey Pop Festival took place in 1967, not 1969 as noted within, I have to seriously question the accuracy of what i've just read.

Brilliantly researched.As a sixties fan of the talented musician Brian was, I found this book very moving.I had the privilege of being present at concerts, at which Brian played.I was unaware of the possibility of him forming a rival band.Totally undeserved and tragic end to an extremely talented and sensitive human being.A gripping read.

Great book

love the book