Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones was found dead in his swimming pool at his home, Cotchford Farm, Hartfield, England.
Doors singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the cause of death was given as a heart attack. On the 25th anniversary of his death an estimated 15, 000 fans gathered at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris to pay their respects.
On the last night of a 60 date tour David Bowie announced he was retiring his 'Ziggy Stardust' stage persona from live performing, but not Bowie himself.
Born on July 3rd, 2008
Grethe Kausland - Norwegian singer and performer Betty Buckley - musical theatre actress, music critic, "Voice of Broadway" Victor Unitt - guitar, harmonica; Pretty Things/Edgar Broughton Band
Dead on July 3rd, 2008
Brian Jones (27) - lead and rhythm guitar, backing singer and founder/leader of The Rolling Stones; he played guitar, slide guitar, piano, sitar, tamboura, organ, dulcimer, mellotron, xylophone, marimba, recorder, clarinet and several other instruments. In total he is known to have played at least 15 instruments with the Stones. Also known for his fashionable mod image, drug and sexual excesses (Said to have drowned while under the influence of drugs & alcohol after taking a midnight swim in his pool) Jim Morrison (27) - front man, singer of the band Doors; his alcohol/drug abuse and open disdain for authority made him a rock hero; his mysterious death in Paris, France at the age of 27 made him a pop culture icon.(found dead in a bathtub, the cause of death was given as a heart attack) "Mississippi" Fred McDowell (68) - Blues singer, guitarist (cancer)
