Jimmy Jones

Stylistically, the musical background of Jimmy Jones includes Western swing as well as gospel, but he is much better known for his contributions to the latter genre, including forming and leading the popular Deep South Quartet. He is a double threat in terms of providing bottom to a musical expression, being adept as both a bass singer and bass guitarist. His professional career began in the late '40s as a member of the Melody Ranch Boys -- this outfit performed both of the styles mentioned above. Jones also began paddling with the Swanee River Boys, then in 1951 was enlisted ...