Phil Jones (musician)

Phil Jones
Jones performing in 2021
Jones performing in 2021
Background information
Born (1948-06-06) 6 June 1948 (age 76)
Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • Percussion
  • Bass Guitar
  • Organ
  • Vocals
Years active1969–present
Websitewww.philjonesdrums.com

Phil Jones (born June 6, 1948) is an American drummer, percussionist, and record producer. Jones played percussion with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the early 80's both live and in the studio, while also playing drums and percussion on Tom Petty's solo album Full Moon Fever, which included the hit songs "Free Fallin'", "I Won't Back Down", and "Runnin' Down a Dream".[1] His work outside the group includes playing on the Del Shannon albums Drop Down and Get Me and Rock On!. He currently runs his own recording studio in Los Angeles called 'Robust Recordings'.[2]

  1. ^ Giles, Jeff (25 April 2015). "When Tom Petty Traded Intensity for Happiness on 'Full Moon Fever". Ultimateclassicrock.com.
  2. ^ "Drummer Phil Jones on His Years with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Roy Orbison". Rolling Stone. 25 February 2021.