Wayward Brian fondly remembered
Fans of Brian Jones at his grave in Cheltenham Cemetery
DIE-HARD Rolling Stones fans made their annual vigil at the grave of Brian Jones.
The guitarist from Cheltenham died 41 years ago in unexplained circumstances.
And people from across the country visited Bouncer's Lane cemetery to pay their respects.
Richard Hattrell, committee member of the Brian Jones Fan Club, led the graveside tributes.
The 73-year-old, from Lansdown, said: "There weren't many of us this year, but the people who did come travelled far and wide to make it.
"People came from London, Liverpool and Manchester and one even travelled over from New York.
"Brian's former girlfriend came along, as did one of his sons.
"We spent an hour by Brian's graveside, reminiscing about the Stones in their heyday. It was a good occasion."
Mr Hattrell managed the band early on in their career and said there would never be anyone like them again.
"Tracks like Satisfaction and Jumpin' Jack Flash are still up there with the best," he said.
Brian was 27 years old when he was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Cotchford Farm, Sussex, in 1969.
He had left Cheltenham seven years earlier after growing up in the town and attending Dean Close School and Cheltenham Grammar School for Boys.
The hellraiser founded the Rolling Stones in 1962.
Mr Hattrell added: "Brian was a seriously talented musician and without him there would have been no Rolling Stones.
"I don't think we give him enough recognition in Cheltenham. We should make more out of the fact that he is buried here.
"He was the founder of the greatest rock and roll band ever. His grave should be added to the tourist trail."
we remember: One of Brian's former girlfriends Pat Andrews at his grave