As the 60s progressed, the band evolved with Richards and Jagger becoming the chief songwriters.
Tensions over creative direction and Jones substance abuse problems contributed to him being ousted from the Stones in 1969.
Within a month he was dead, a victim of drowning in his swimming pool.
The Rolling Stones in 1964. (L-R) Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones.Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Nick Broomfield brings fascinating insight to this incredibly creative, complex, and ultimately tragic soul.
I am incredibly excited about the Magnolia release in the U.S., Broomfield said.
The Stones were my heroes growing up.
The Rolling Stones in London, May 4, 1963. L-R: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts.Photo by Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns
The Stones and Brian Jonesis presented by BBC Music, a Lafayette Film production.
Submarine will be screening the film in theCannesmarket.
