Spencer P. Jones | |
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 Jones performing with the Beasts of Bourbon at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Spencer Patrick Jones |
| Born | 28 October 1956 Te Awamutu, New Zealand |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 21 August 2018 (aged 61) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Pub rock, country punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Lead guitar, lead vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1976–2018 |
| Labels | Red Eye/Polydor, Spooky, MGM, Bang!, Beast |
| Formerly of | The Emotional Retreads, Country Killed, Cuban Heels, Beats Working, North 2 Alaskans, The Johnnys, Beasts of Bourbon, Olympic Sideburns, Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls, Legendary Stardust Cowboys, The Rock Party, The Butcher Shop, Minced Meat, Hell To Pay, Chris Bailey and The General Dog, Maurice Frawley and The Working Class Ringos, Sacred Cowboys, Paul Kelly Band, Singers for the Red Black and Gold, The Cow Penalty, Escape Committee, Kim Salmon |
Spencer Patrick Jones (28 October 1956 – 21 August 2018) was a New Zealand guitar player and singer-songwriter from Te Awamutu. From 1976 he worked in Australia and was a member of various groups including The Johnnys, Beasts of Bourbon, Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls, Chris Bailey and The General Dog, Maurice Frawley and The Working Class Ringos, and Sacred Cowboys. He also issued ten albums as a solo artist. In May 2012 Australian Guitar magazine rated Jones as one of Australia's Top 40 best guitarists.