Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969) was an English musician and a founder member of The Rolling Stones. Jones' main instruments were the guitar and the harmonica, but he was a talented and wide-ranging multi-instrumentalist. His innovative use of traditional or folk instruments, such as the sitar and marimba, was integral to the changing sound of the band. "In terms of pure musical ability, Mick Taylor is the finest guitarist the Stones have ever had. However, Jones remains, hands-down, their best musician. His eclecticism was amazing, whether on sitar, slide guitar, percussion or just about any other instrument. His contributions in shaping the group's sound cannot be overstated," said Vincent "Vicente" Rodriguez, former pop music critic at the Dallas Morning News.