Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones (born December 11, 1961) is an American bassist. He has been recording and touring with the Rolling Stones since 1993. He has also played in bands with Miles Davis and Sting, among others.

Career Darryl Jones was born on December 11, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, on the city's south side. His father was a drummer and his mother frequently listened to soul music on the radio.

When Jones was seven, his father taught him how to play the drums and xylophone. He began studying under Thomas, His mother would drive him to gigs. With Sting he recorded the albums Dream of the Blue Turtles and Bring On the Night, and featured in the documentary of the band's formation and touring, also titled Bring On the Night.

In 1993, Jones auditioned to join the Rolling Stones after bassist Bill Wyman retired.

He is working on a documentary about himself with Eric Hamburg.

Collaborations Decoy – Miles Davis (Columbia Records, 1984) You're Under Arrest – Miles Davis (Columbia Records, 1985) The Dream of the Blue Turtles – Sting (A&M Records, 1985) Patti – Patti LaBelle (Philadelphia International Records, 1985) Inside Out – Philip Bailey (Columbia Records, 1986) Journeyman – Eric Clapton (Reprise Records, 1989) Finally Yours – Carmen Bradford (Amazing Records, 1992) Live in Tokyo – Steps Ahead (NYC, 1994) with Michael Brecker Mike Mainieri Mike Stern Steve Smith What's Inside – Joan Armatrading (RCA Records, 1995) Organic – Joe Cocker (Parlophone Records, 1996) Deuces Wild – B. B. King (MCA Records, 1997) alongside The Rolling Stones Soulbook – Rod Stewart (2009) I Feel Like Playing – Ronnie Wood (2010) Wild and Free – Ziggy Marley (2011) Storytone – Neil Young (2014) Remnants – LeAnn Rimes (2016) Awe – Alister Fawnwoda and Skream (2023)

With The Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge (1994) Stripped (1995) Bridges to Babylon (1997) No Security (1998) Live Licks (2004) A Bigger Bang (2005) Shine a Light (2008) Blue & Lonesome (2016) Foreign Tongues (2026)