Mick Jones
Musician

British Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Quick Info

Profession	Musician
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	27/12/1944
Age	81 years
Birthplace	Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Michael Leslie Jones

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Gray

Personal Life

Hobby	Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1983

Family

Spouse	Ann Dexter-Jones
Children	Alexander Dexter-Jones Roman Jones Christopher Jones Anabelle Dexter-Jones
Stepson	Mark Ronson
Stepdaughter(s)	Charlotte Ronson Samantha Ronson

Career

Debut	Began his professional music career in the early 1960s as a member of the band Nero and the Gladiators, who scored two minor British hit singles in 1961.
Awards	Received the Ivor Novello Songwriter Award for 'The Flame Still Burns' in 1998. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 as a member of Foreigner.
Major Contributions	Initiated his professional music journey in the early 1960s with the band Nero and the Gladiators. Worked extensively as a songwriter and session musician for various artists, particularly in France. Joined the band Wonderwheel in 1971 and reformed Spooky Tooth with Gary Wright. Co-founded the iconic band Foreigner in 1976, serving as guitarist and songwriter. Released a solo album titled 'Mick Jones' in 1989 and contributed to several prominent albums as a producer. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 as a member of Foreigner. Worked extensively as a songwriter and session musician in France for artists including Françoise Hardy, Sylvie Vartan, and Johnny Hallyday. Served as the only continuous member of Foreigner throughout the band's history.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In the 1960s, he began his career playing for various artists and writing songs that became hits.
2. Jones recorded under several names with a member of his initial band and took part in multiple projects before forming Foreigner.
3. His love for dogs reflects a warm aspect of his personality, showcased frequently in his social media.
4. He wrote songs for French artists including Je suis né dans la rue and À tout casser, which featured Jimmy Page on guitar.

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