Busta Jones

Michael "Busta Cherry" Jones (1951 – December 6, 1995[1]) was an American musician. He is known for his work with Talking Heads and other punk and new wave bands.

Busta "Cherry" Jones
Birth nameMichael Jones
DiedDecember 6, 1995 (aged 44)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresNew wave, experimental pop, alternative rock, post-punk, punk rock, funk, disco
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, artist, bassist
InstrumentsBass
Years active1973–1995
Associated actsTalking Heads, David Byrne, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Chris Spedding, The Ramones, Michel Pagliaro

Biography

In 1975, he played in a funk rock band called "White Lightnin'", with some songs produced by Felix Pappalardi,[2] Later, he worked as a "hired gun" for a number of established post-punk and new wave acts, becoming known for his funky bass playing. Jones issued a self-titled disco/funk solo album in 1980 via Spring Records.[3][4]

In 1979, Jones became involved with various projects surrounding Talking Heads. He contributed to the David Byrne-Brian Eno collaboration My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (recorded in 1979 but released in 1981) and earned a co-songwriting credit (along with Byrne and Eno) for the song "Regiment".[5][6] Jones was then hired to play additional bass and rhythm guitar (alternating with Byrne, Weymouth and Jerry Harrison) on Talking Heads’ Remain in Light tour.[7]

Later on, Jones was associated with other new wave and/or punk bands, including Gang of Four (he briefly replaced Dave Allen in the band) and The Ramones (Jones co-wrote the song “Chasing the Night” off the Too Tough to Die record, with Joey Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone).[8]

Other artists Jones worked with included Chris Spedding (1981’s Friday the 13th and 1991’s Just Plug Him In!), Robert Fripp (1980’s God Save the Queen/Under Heavy Manners) and Brian Eno (1974's Here Come The Warm Jets), among others.[9]

Jones died of heart failure on December 6, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee.[1]

References
  1. Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-1846090912.
  2. "Busta 'Cherry' Jones". chrisspedding.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  3. "Busta Jones – Busta Jones!". discogs.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  4. "Busta Jones - Busta Cherry Jones - User Reviews". AllMusic.
  5. "Busta 'Cherry' Jones Credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  6. "My Life in the Bush of Ghosts". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  7. Greene, Andy (July 9, 2020). "Flashback: Talking Heads Play a Scorching 'Crosseyed and Painless' in 1980". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  8. "Busta 'Cherry' Jones Credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  9. "Busta 'Cherry' Jones Credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
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