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John Baldwin (born 3 January 1946), known by the stage name John Paul Jones, is an English multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer. Best known as the bassist, keyboardist, and co-songwriter for English rock band Led Zeppelin, Jones has since developed a solo career.[2] A versatile musician, Jones also plays organ, guitar, koto, lap steel guitars, mandolin, autoharp, violin, ukulele, sitar, cello, continuum and the three over-dubbed recorder parts heard on Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven".[3] According to Allmusic, Jones "has left his mark on rock & roll music history as an innovative musician, arranger, and director."[2] Many notable rock bassists have been influenced by John Paul Jones, including John Deacon,[4] Geddy Lee,[5] Steve Harris,[6] Flea,[7] Gene Simmons,[8] and Krist Novoselic.[9] Jones is part of the band Them Crooked Vultures withJosh Homme and Dave Grohl, in which he plays bass guitar, keyboards, and other instruments. In 2014, Jones ranked first in The "20 Most Underrated Bass Guitarists" in Pastemagazine. From Wikipedia
Born
Saturday, 27 February 1886
Died
Monday, 03 June 1946
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert | Self | 2022 |
Becoming Led Zeppelin | Self | 2021 |
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day | Self (Bass guitar and keyboards) / Himself | 2012 |
Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Rock am Ring 2010 | Himself | 2010 |
Led Zeppelin: Dazed & Confused | Himself / Self | 2009 |
Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Guest | 1993 |
The Song Remains the Same | Self - Bassist & Keyboardist / Bass | 1976 |
White Eagle | General Allen | 1941 |
Lucky Devils | Cassidy | 1941 |
The Green Archer | Tinder | 1940 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert | Self | 2022 |
Becoming Led Zeppelin | Self | 2021 |
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day | Self (Bass guitar and keyboards) / Himself | 2012 |
Them Crooked Vultures - Live at Rock am Ring 2010 | Himself | 2010 |
Led Zeppelin: Dazed & Confused | Himself / Self | 2009 |
Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Guest | 1993 |
The Song Remains the Same | Self - Bassist & Keyboardist / Bass | 1976 |
White Eagle | General Allen | 1941 |
Lucky Devils | Cassidy | 1941 |
The Green Archer | Tinder | 1940 |
Terry and the Pirates | Herbert Lee / Dr. Lee | 1940 |
The Shadow | Mr. Turner (as J. Paul Jones) / Mr. Turner | 1940 |
Eight Bells | Purser | 1935 |
Among the Missing | Minor Role | 1934 |
Whom the Gods Destroy | Balkan Officer | 1934 |
The California Trail | Lopez - Jail Guard | 1933 |
Parole Girl | Harris - 2nd Store Detective | 1933 |
Bachelor Mother | Mr. Cameron | 1933 |
The Devil Horse | Matthew Boyd / Matthew Boyd (banker) (as J. Paul Jones) | 1932 |