Man’s Micky Jones Dies
Micky Jones, one of the founders of Welsh rockers Man, has died aged 63.
Jones, who had been fighting a brain tumour, passed away at a care home in Swansea.
Merthyr Tydfil-born Jones was an ever-present member of Man, who grew out of a local combo called The Bystanders in 1968.
Man attracted a loyal following with their eccentric mix of West Coast psychedelia, prog, blues and country rock.
The band enjoyed their most successful period on the United Artists label in the early 1970s with albums such as Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In?, Be Good To Yourself At Least Once A Day, Back Into The Future and Rhinos, Winos And Lunatics. Their 1975 album Maximum Darkness famously featured Quicksilver Messenger Service’s John Cipollina guesting on guitar.
Man split in 1976 and re-formed in 1983, until a brain tumour caused Jones’ departure in 2002.
Jones returned to Man briefly two years later but retired from touring and spent his last years in residential care.
Watch Jones (on lead vocals) and his Mannish friends playing Angel Easy here.
One of the greatest guitarists around.Loved Man since the early Seventies.It was great to see his son George Jones in the band later and will follow his new venture with relish.Never heard a bad word about Micky.God bless.
A very sad day and a great loss! Micky was a superb guitarist and the perfect foil for Deke Leonard’s percussive approch to guitar playing. My brother and I followed them throughout the seventies and never missed a tour. Sleep well Micky and sincerest condolences to your family, all Manband members past and present and to all your friends and fans!
Its a sad day.Rest in peace Mickey
Sweet slumbers matey, you were a great guy and a fantastic guitarist … and now for some Spunk Rock!
Yet another of my hero’s has gone. Micky was up there with the best. A superb guitarist and a great voice.
Just a big heart felt thanks Micky. Great musician and a great guy. After nearly 40 yers as a Man fan this is a great sadness to us all.