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Jim Pons | |
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Background information | |
Born | Santa Monica, California, United States | March 14, 1943
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
Years active | 1964–1973, 2000s–present |
Website | https://www.jimpons.com/] |
Jim Pons (born March 14, 1943) is an American bassist, author, singer, and video director who most notably played for the Leaves (1964–1967), the Turtles (1967–1970), and the Mothers of Invention (1970–1971), and Flo & Eddie (1971-1973).[1]
After leaving the music scene in 1973, he worked as a video director for the New York Jets, and briefly the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pons designed the Jets team logo that was used from 1978 to 1997.