Before the world knew The Rolling Stones as the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time, one man lit the fuse—Brian Jones. Visionary. Rebel. Outsider. Jones was the founding force behind the Stones’ sound, style, and swagger. A multi-instrumentalist ahead of his time, he introduced the blues to British rock and wove sitars, dulcimers, and marimbas into songs that would define a generation. But as the band climbed to superstardom, Brian began to fade—pushed to the edges of a world he helped create. Caught in a spiral of addiction, betrayal, and artistic isolation, he would become the first member of the infamous “27 Club,” his life ending tragically and mysteriously in 1969. This book is the untold story of the boy who started the Stones, only to be erased from its center. Through ten powerful chapters, Theresa J. Hinds chronicles Jones’s rise, fall, and enduring legacy—offering a portrait of genius and fragility that still resonates today. With vivid storytelling, rare insight, and a deep respect for his musical contributions, this biography sets the record straight: Brian Jones wasn’t just part of the story—he was the spark.