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John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin; 3 January 1946), [1] is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who was the bassist and keyboardist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. Prior to forming the band with Jimmy Page in 1968, he was a session musician and arranger.
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Aug 18, 2023 · Learn about the musical career of John Paul Jones, the bassist and keyboardist of Led Zeppelin and a prolific collaborator with various artists. Find out his latest news, gigs, albums and gallery on his official website.
Learn about John Paul Jones, the bassist, keyboardist, and mandolin player of rock band Led Zeppelin. Find out his background, instruments, and other projects.
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- Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin, 1969) With all the majesty of the greatest riffs in rock, Good Times Bad Times is the perfect introduction to Led Zeppelin’s singular bass man.
- Ramble On (Led Zeppelin II, 1969) Heavier, groovier, and more melodic than their debut, Led Zeppelin II replaced The Beatles at the top of the album chart in Feb 1970.
- Since I’ve Been Loving You (Led Zeppelin III, 1970) Exhausted by 18 months of touring, Page and Plant holidayed at Born Y Air cottage in Wales, resulting in half of Led Zeppelin III being acoustic-based.
- Black Dog (Led Zeppelin IV, 1971) It was Jones, not Page, who wrote the main riff of Black Dog, though the band had to simplify it before they had the storming result.
Mar 18, 2016 · Learn about the bassist's eclectic career, from his solo single to his opera, in this feature by Corbin Reiff. Discover his collaborations with Cat Stevens, Donovan, John McLaughlin and more.
Aug 4, 2024 · Far Out Magazine argues that John Paul Jones was the glue that held the legendary rock band together, with his versatile bass playing and musical contributions. Learn how he shaped the sound of Zeppelin classics like 'Kashmir' and 'Stairway to Heaven'.
English multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer best-known as the bass player for Led Zeppelin. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. January 3, 1946 in London, England. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Rock & Roll, Album Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, British Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal.