| Billy Jones | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Harry Jones |
| Also known as | Billy Jones |
| Born | 20 November 1949 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Died | 7 February 1995 (aged 45) Spring Hill, Florida |
| Genres | Southern rock, hard rock, blues-rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1971–1981 |
| Labels | Arista |
| Associated acts | Outlaws |
| Website | outlawsmusic.com |
William Harry Jones (November 20, 1949 – February 7, 1995) was an American guitarist and singer best known as a founding member of Outlaws.
Jones was a major contributor to the discography of The Outlaws. He parted ways with the band after the Ghost Riders album, leaving in 1981.[1] On February 7, 1995 it was reported that Billy Jones died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head.[2] He was survived by his wife Pamela K. Jones and son Justin Ryan. He is buried in the Eternal Life Section of Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa Florida.