Brian Cole
For other people named Brian Cole, see Brian Cole (disambiguation).
| Brian Cole | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brian Leslie Cole |
| Born |
September 8, 1942 Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Died |
August 2, 1972 (aged 29) Los Angeles, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Associated acts | The Association |
Brian Cole (September 8, 1942 – August 2, 1972) was the bass guitar player and one of the founding members of the 1960s folk rock band The Association.[1]
Cole died in Los Angeles of a heroin overdose at the age of 29.[2] He had three sons, Jordan, Chandler, and Brant. Jordan Cole is now a member of The Association, providing keyboards, guitar, vocals and drums.[3] Brant Cole is a drummer for the Los Angeles-based band, The Blackout Trust.
References
- ↑ Simmonds, Jeremy (2003). The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars: Heroin, Handguns, and Ham Sandwiches. Chicago Review Press. p. 56. ISBN 978-1556527548.
- ↑ Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Random House. p. 226. ISBN 978-0823076772.
- ↑ Eder, Bruce. "Brian Cole Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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