Busta Jones

Busta "Cherry" Jones
Jones in 1983
Jones in 1983
Background information
Birth nameMichael Jones
BornSeptember 26, 1951
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
InstrumentBass
Years active1969–1995
Formerly ofTalking Heads, David Byrne, Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Chris Spedding, The Ramones, Michel Pagliaro

Michael "Busta" Jones (born Michael Jones, September 26, 1951 – December 6, 1995) was an American musician, songwriter and producer. He is known for his bass work both live and in the studio with Albert King, Talking Heads, Gang of Four, Chris Spedding as well as many others during a decade spanning career that lasted from the late 1960s until his death in 1995.[1]

  1. ^ Conley, Chris (December 8, 1995). "Michael 'Busta' Jones, musician and producer, dies at 44". The Commercial Appeal. Newspapers.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.