John Paul Jones (musician)

John Paul Jones is the stage name of John Baldwin (born January 3, 1946), the bassist and keyboard player for Led Zeppelin until the band's breakup after the death of John Bonham in 1980. A true musical talent, JPJ also plays guitar, mandolin, koto, Lap steel guitars, autoharp, ukulele, mellotron, organ, cello, and the over-dubbed bass recorder heard on Stairway to Heaven.

After Led Zeppelin breakup

Since 1980 his collaborators have included R.E.M., Heart, Ben E. King, The Mission, La Fura Dels Baus, Brian Eno, and The Butthole Surfers. He appeared on a number of sessions and videos for Paul McCartney and was involved in the soundtrack of the film Give My Regards to Broad Street. In 1986, Jones was asked by director Michael Winner to provide the soundtrack for the film, Scream for Help, with Jimmy Page appearing on two tracks. He recorded and toured with Diamanda Galás on her 1994 album, The Sporting Life (co-credited to John Paul Jones). Jones set up his own recording studio called Sunday School as well being involved in his daughter's (Jacinda Jones) singing career.

Related Topics:
R.E.M. - Heart - Ben E. King - The Mission - La Fura Dels Baus - Brian Eno - The Butthole Surfers - Paul McCartney - 1986 - Michael Winner - Jimmy Page - Diamanda Galás - 1994

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Zooma, his debut solo album, was released in September 1999 and followed up in 2001 by Thunderthief which includes his debut as a solo vocalist.

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In 2004, he toured as part of the group Mutual Admiration Society, along with Glen Phillips (the front man for the band Toad the Wet Sprocket) and the members of the band Nickel Creek.

Related Topics:
Mutual Admiration Society - Toad the Wet Sprocket - Nickel Creek

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Jones plays on two tracks on Foo Fighters' new album In Your Honor: mandolin on "Another Round" and piano on "Miracle", both of which are on the acoustic disc. The band's frontman Dave Grohl has described his guest appearance as the "second greatest thing to happen to him in his life".

Related Topics:
Foo Fighters - In Your Honor - Dave Grohl

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He has also branched out into album production, having produced such albums The Datsuns' sophomore effort Outta Sight, Outta Mind (2004).

Related Topics:
The Datsuns - Outta Sight, Outta Mind

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