About Jim Jones
Lived 1950 – 2008 (aged 57). Jim Jones was an American musician and guitarist.
James E. Jones (March 12, 1950 – February 18, 2008) was an experimental music artist, producer, and guitarist in the rock band Pere Ubu. Jones was a member of many experimental rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s including: Easter Monkeys, Foreign Bodies, Mirrors, The Styrenes, Electric Eels, Home And Garden, and Terminal Lovers. He later recorded and performed with local bands Speaker\Cranker, Noble Rot, and KNG NXN. Jones died of a heart attack on February 18, 2008 at the age of 57.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Jones?
American musician (1950-2008)
When was Jim Jones born?
Jim Jones was born on 12 March 1950.
When did Jim Jones die?
Jim Jones died on 18 February 2008.
What was Jim Jones's occupation?
Jim Jones was a musician and guitarist.
What nationality was Jim Jones?
Jim Jones was American.
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