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Brian Leslie 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
Background information
Birth nameBrian Leslie Cole
Born(1942-09-08)September 8, 1942
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1972(1972-08-02) (aged 29)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass guitar

Biography


Brian was born in Tacoma, Washington to Perry Anthony Cole and Violet Elanor Cole. Before working as a musician, he was an Actor and Comedian.[3] In 1966, he co-founded the Folk rock band The Association. Brian rarely sang lead, most notably singing lead on their song Reputation, featured on their 1967 album Insight Out. Cole became a heavy drug addict in his final years and died in Los Angeles of a heroin overdose at the age of 29, a few weeks before his 30th birthday.[4]

He has three sons, Jordan, Chandler, and Brant. Jordan Cole is now a member of the Association, and has provided keyboards, guitar, vocals and drums since 1999.[5] Brant Cole is a drummer for the Los Angeles-based band Briana and the Fates. Brian is currently the only original member of the Association to have died.


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References


  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Macamba0 (March 6, 2017). "Brian Cole 8/1972". Rock and Roll Paradise. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  4. Bronson, Fred (2003). The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Random House. p. 226. ISBN 978-0-8230-7677-2.
  5. Eder, Bruce. "Brian Cole Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 7, 2012.

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