Spike Jones
American musician and band leader (1911-1965)
Lindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) was an American musician, actor, comedian and bandleader. He was known for creating spoof arrangements of popular songs and classical music.
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.jpg) Jones, c. 1945–46 | |
| Born | Lindley Armstrong Jones December 14, 1911 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1965 (aged 53) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Emphysema |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1930s–1965 |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Middleton (m. 1935; div. 1946) Helen Grayco (m. 1949) |
Jones and his band recorded under the title Spike Jones and His City Slickers from the early 1940s to the mid-1950s.
As an actor, he appeared in Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943), Meet the People (1944), Bring on the Girls (1945), Breakfast in Hollywood (1946) and Variety Girl (1947).
Other websites change
- Spike Jones on IMDb
- Spike Jones at AllMusic
- Red Hot Jazz
- Phillywire article with added links
- Swedish homepage about Spike Jones 78-rpm records
- Spike Jones at Find a Grave
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