Died On This Date (August 2, 1972) Brian Cole / The Association
themusicsover Brian Cole
September 8, 1942 – August 2, 1972
Brian Cole’s first foray into show business was as a stand-up comic and actor, eventually joining the Association as bassist. The group had two pop hits with “Along Comes Mary” and “Cherish.” Their other claim to fame was that the were the opening act for the legendary 1967 Monterey Pop Festival which first introduced many to the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding. It was also considered by some historians as the beginning of the “Summer of Love.” The band continued to build an audience over the next few and were about to embark on their 1972 when Brian Cole was found dead of a heroin overdose in his room. He was just 29.
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