John Paul Jones (musician)

John Paul Jones (born John Baldwin on 3 January 1946), in Sidcup, Kent) is an English musician and record producer, and was known for being the bassist, the keyboardist, backing vocalist, and the mandolin player for rock band Led Zeppelin.

Early Years
John started playing the Piano when he was six years old. His father, Joe Baldwin was his teacher. When he was 15 Jones joined his first band called The Deltas. In 1962 Jones joined a band called The Shadows. The Shadows had one hit song called Diamonds, which an artist named Jimmy Page had helped write.

Led Zeppelin
During his time with The Shadows Jones was seen by Jimmy Page. When Jimmy was forming his new band, Jones' wife suggested he ask Jimmy about the new band. Jimmy was very glad that Jones had asked, and the two formed a duo.vhttp://thecelebritycafe.com/interviews/john_paul_jones.html Soon after singer Robert Plant and drummer John Bonham joined them forming a Quartet. At first, the group was called The New Yardbirds, but the name was soon changed to Led Zeppelin.

References

Other websites
John Paul Jones' Official Website
Led Zeppelin Official Site
JPJ Radio Interview 22 February 2002 with Chris Comer & Rob Ervin

Category:1946 births
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Category:English musicians
Category:English songwriters
Category:Led Zeppelin members
Category:Mandolinists