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]
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| Birth name | Brian Leslie Cole |
| Born | (1942-09-08)September 8, 1942 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1972(1972-08-02) (aged 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
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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