Melvyn "Deacon" Jones
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Melvyn "Deacon" Jones | |
|---|---|
 Melvyn Deacon Jones 2nd Edition book cover | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Indiana, USA |
| Genres | Soull, R&B, soul, Blues |
| Occupations | musician |
| Years active | c.1960 - present |
| Associated acts | James Ramey, Baby Huey & the Babysitters, Johnny Ross, Buddy Miles, John Lee Hooker, Freddie King |
| Notable instruments | |
| Organ, trumpet | |
Melvyn "Deacon" Jones is an organ player and founding member of Baby Huey & the Babysitters.
Biography
In 1963 along with Johnny Ross and Jimmy Ramey aka Baby Huey, Jones formed Baby Huey & the Babysitters who went on to become a well known live attraction in Chicago. After Ramey's death in 1970 Jones would embark on a career that would see him work with Curtis Mayfield and John Lee Hooker.
During his career he has worked with Greg Allman, Elvin Bishop, Lester Chambers, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Pappo, and Buddy Miles.[1]
1990s onwards
In 1992 the Bay Area Blues Society and the South Bay Blues Awards named Jones Keyboard Player of the Year.[2]
Discography
Deacon Jones
- "Lovin' A Pro" / "Play That Game" - Sundown 112 - (45 rpm single)
- Makin Blues History - Nile Lotus - 2000 - (Compact disc album)
- Jonesen For Money - Nile Lotus Productions - 2002 - (Compact disc album)
Buddy Miles & Deacon Jones
- Let's Talk About The Blues - Nile Lotus - (Compact disc album)
References
- ↑ Blue List LA Deacon Jones - Bluesman and Author to speak in LA !
- ↑ Deacon Jones Blues Band Websiter Home
External links
- Deacon Jones Blues Band Website
- Deacon Jones Myspace
- The Recordings of John Lee Hooker since 1981, (many featuring Deacon Jones)
- Curtis Mayfield and the Black Rock Connection
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.