Richard Jones (Stereophonics)

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Richard Jones (born 23 May 1974) is the bassist and backing vocalist for the popular Welsh rock band Stereophonics, playing alongside Kelly Jones (no relation) and Javier Weyler.

Jones grew up in Cwmaman, an old mining village in south Wales. Richard originally formed the band with Kelly Jones and Stuart Cable (former drummer of Stereophonics), playing under different band names like Silent Runner and Tragic Love Company. Richard played to his largest audience on July 2, 2005 as the group appeared at the Live 8 concert, in Hyde Park, London.

Richard lives with his wife Gail, and their children Coco and Cash.