Kenney Jones
English drummer with The Who
Born
September 16th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A drummer, contributed to the rock band The Faces and later joined The Who. Played on notable albums such as 'Who Are You' and 'It's Hard'. Involved in various musical projects throughout the career, showcasing versatility across genres.
Played drums for The Faces
Played drums for The Who
Contributed to 'Who Are You' album
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