The Joneses (band)

The Joneses
OriginSouthern California
GenresRock, punk rock
Years active1981 - 1991, 1994 - Present
Past membersJeff Drake
Steve Olson
Steve Houston
Mitch Dean
Scott Franklin
Johnnie Sage
John James
Paul Mars Black
Greg Keuhn
Mike Sessa
Mike Occhiato

The Joneses were a punk band from Anaheim, Southern California. In 1981 guitarist and singer Jeff Drake and professional skateboarder Steve Olson formed its nucleus, but over the years the Joneses included numerous players with Drake being the only constant member. The incarnation of the Joneses voted "Best Live Band" in the 1984 L.A. Weekly Reader's Poll included, in addition to Drake, Scott Franklin (The Cramps), Paul Mars Black (L.A. Guns) & Johnnie Sage (The Mau-Mau's).