Biography
Who is Mick Jones?
Early life and education
Michael Geoffrey Jones was born on June 26, 1955, in Wandsworth, United Kingdom. He grew up in south London and attended Strand School. Seeking a path into the music industry, he also studied at the West London School of Art.
Before finding fame, he followed bands like Mott the Hoople across the country. He started gaining recognition as a guitarist in the early 1970s with a glam rock band called the Delinquents, and later formed the proto-punk band London SS with Tony James.
Career with the Clash
In 1976, remaining members of London SS teamed up with Joe Strummer and Bernie Rhodes to form the Clash. Mick Jones played lead guitar, sang, and co-wrote songs for the group, including the track "Train in Vain". The band achieved big success with albums like Combat Rock.
Internal tensions grew within the group by 1983 due to differing work ethics and personal friction, leading to Jones being dismissed from the band by Joe Strummer and Paul Simonon on September 1, 1983. Despite the split, Jones and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and Jones later reconnected with Strummer to work on new music before Strummer's death.
Big Audio Dynamite and later projects
Following his departure from the Clash, Mick Jones formed Big Audio Dynamite in 1984 alongside film director Don Letts. The group released several studio albums, including This Is Big Audio Dynamite, and scored hits like "E=MC2". Later, the band was renamed Big Audio Dynamite II, achieving an international number one hit with the song "Rush".
In 2002, Jones teamed up with his former London SS colleague Tony James to form Carbon/Silicon. The band released several studio albums and encouraged fans to share their music freely on peer-to-peer networks. Jones also participated in various collaborative tours and short-lived musical projects over the decades.
Personal life and family
Mick Jones was in a relationship with Viv Albertine, who played guitar for the Slits. He has a child named Annabelle Dexter-Jones. Throughout his career, he has remained a prominent figure in British hard rock and alternative music scenes.
Birthday and age
Mick Jones was born on June 26, 1955, which makes Mick 71 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Mick shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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