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Jim Pons | |
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 Pons in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 14, 1943 Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–1973, 2000s–present |
| Website | https://www.jimpons.com/] |
Jim Pons (born March 14, 1943) is an American bassist, author, singer, and video director who most notably played for the Leaves (1964–1967), the Turtles (1967–1970), and the Mothers of Invention (1970–1971), and Flo & Eddie (1971-1973).[1]
After leaving the music scene in 1973, he worked as a video director for the New York Jets, and briefly the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pons designed the Jets team logo that was used from 1978 to 1997.
- ^ Steve Moore (April 24, 2000). "Frank Zappa Tribute: The Jim Pons Interview". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved December 8, 2010.