Brian Cole (bass guitarist)
Brian Cole (September 8, 1942 – August 2, 1972) was the bass guitarist, bass vocalist[1] and one of the founding members of the 1960s folk rock band the Association.[2]
Brian Cole | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brian Leslie Cole |
| Born | September 8, 1942 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1972 (aged 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Associated acts | The Association |
Biography
Cole died in Los Angeles of a heroin overdose at the age of 29.[3] He has three sons, Jordan, Chandler, and Brant. Jordan Cole is now a member of the Association, providing keyboards, guitar, vocals and drums.[4] Brant Cole is a drummer for the Los Angeles-based band Briana and the Fates.
References
- Searles, Malcolm C. (2018). The Association 'cherish' : the story of America's first folk-rock band. Kibworth Beauchamp. p. 286. ISBN 978-1-78901-361-0. OCLC 1052448729.
- Simmonds, Jeremy (2003). The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars: Heroin, Handguns, and Ham Sandwiches. Chicago Review Press. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-55652-754-8.
- Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Random House. p. 226. ISBN 978-0-8230-7677-2.
- Eder, Bruce. "Brian Cole Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
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