John Paul Jones
Bass player and songwriter, Led Zeppelin
Born
January 3rd, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent bass player and songwriter contributed to the formation of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. Worked on the band's self-titled debut album, which included classics such as 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Good Times Bad Times.' In addition to performing on bass guitar, also played keyboards and arranged many of the band's songs, showcasing versatility as a musician. After Led Zeppelin disbanded, pursued a successful career in music production and collaboration with various artists across multiple genres.
Performed as a bassist for Led Zeppelin
Contributed to the song 'Stairway to Heaven'
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