Video: 'What happened to BRIAN JONES?'

(Wednesday, July 2, 1969, 11:15 p.m. BST) — English musician Brian Jones, who had been kicked out of the rock band The Rolling Stones less than a month ago, was found motionless tonight at the bottom of his swimming pool at his Cotchford Farm estate southwest of the village of Hartfield, East Sussex, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in southern England. Continue reading Ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones found motionless in swimming pool 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1969) →

(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — “Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet“ by Henry Mancini peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 28/July 5, 1969). Continue reading ‘Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet‘ by Henry Mancini peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969) →

(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969) →

(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Too Busy Thinking About My Baby’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969) →

(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — “One” by Three Dog Night peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘One’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969) →

(Saturday, June 28, 1969) — “No Matter What Sign You Are” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Matter What Sign You Are’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969) →