HAPPY BIRTHDAY Darryl Jones.!
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| Darryl Jones |
 |
|
| Also known as |
The Munch |
| Born |
11 December 1961 (age 52)
Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres |
Jazz, rock and roll, R&B, pop rock |
| Occupations |
Musician, film scorer, actor |
| Instruments |
Bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals |
| Years active |
1980-present |
| Associated acts |
The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, Stone Raiders |
| Website |
www.darryljones.com |
| Notable instruments |
Fender Jazz Bass
Lakland Darryl Jones Signature Bass |
Darryl Jones (born December 11, 1961),
[1] also known as "The Munch",
[2] is an
American bass guitarist. Jones began his notable career as a
session musician, where he gained the experience and confidence to play with some of the most highly regarded recording artists, in
jazz,
blues, and
rock music. Most recently, he has been best known in his role as bassist for
The Rolling Stones since
Bill Wyman's departure in 1993.
Jones performing with the Miles Davis band, Palais des Congrès, Paris, 1983
Jones was born in
Chicago,
Illinois.
[1] As a youth, his father, a drummer, supported his musical interests and initially taught his son to play the
guitar. A neighbor who was a
bassist convinced Darryl to switch to playing the bass instead.
[1] Jones attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale. One musician that Jones first played with in his studio sessions was the nephew of noted jazz musician
Miles Davis,
Vince Wilburn Jr. He told Jones that Davis was looking for a new bass
player, and vouched for him. Jones called Davis, who gave him his first
touring gig,
[3]
and for some years he was mentored by Davis, having joined his band in
1983. As a young protégé, Jones played bass guitar on the Miles Davis
albums
Decoy (1984) and
You're Under Arrest (1985). Jones has worked with jazz recording artists who include
Herbie Hancock's Headhunters,
Mike Stern,
John Scofield, and
Steps Ahead, as well as touring pop and rock artists
Cher,
Sting,
Peter Gabriel,
Madonna,
Eric Clapton and
Joan Armatrading.
Jones has performed and recorded with
The Rolling Stones since founding bassist
Bill Wyman's retirement in 1993. In the manner of other tour and recording
sidemen for the band, such as saxophonist
Bobby Keys and keyboardist
Chuck Leavell, Jones' stage movement and audience interaction is low-key and he generally wears understated apparel on stage.
[citation needed]
He is a salaried employee and does not share financial participation in
the band's worldwide publishing, recording and concert touring
revenues.
[citation needed] He is also a member of the
Stone Raiders musical band.
