Ralph Jones (musician)

Ralph Jones
Background information
Born(1921-02-28)February 28, 1921
DiedJune 1, 2000(2000-06-01) (aged 79)
Chester, Pennsylvania[1]
GenresJazz, Rock
InstrumentDrums
LabelsDecca, Warner Bros.
Formerly ofBill Haley & His Comets

Ralph Jones (February 28, 1921 – June 1, 2000) was an American drummer, best known for his work with Bill Haley & His Comets. Jones was ultimately Haley's fifth, joining The Comets at their peak in 1955 and ultimately staying until 1960. Jones played on many of Haley's hit records on Decca, including "See You Later, Alligator".[2]

  1. ^ "Bill Haley Extra Page 2". www.rockabillyhall.com.
  2. ^ Swenson, John. Bill Haley (London: W.H. Allen, 1982).