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Jones played lead guitar, sang, and co-wrote songs from the band's inception until he was fired by Strummer and Simonon in 1983. One of the songs he wrote, " Train in Vain ," was allegedly about Jones' relationship with Viv Albertine, guitarist of the Slits.
Jones is the only person to play on every Foreigner album. In between his Foreigner commitments, Jones also started a side career as a producer for such albums as Van Halen 's 5150 (1986), Bad Company 's Fame and Fortune (1986) and Billy Joel 's Storm Front (1989).
Feb 21, 2024 · Foreigner founder and guitarist Mick Jones revealed in a statement that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
MICK JONES. The architect behind Foreigner’s extraordinary catalogue of smash hits, Mick has crafted some of rock music’s most enduring songs and produced 10 multi-platinum albums.
Jul 18, 2017 · In an exclusive extract from his new autobiography, Mick Jones tells the story of how he went from Reading via France to the USA, where he put together a new band called Foreigner.
Apr 21, 2024 · Foreigner’s Mick Jones on Making It Into the Rock Hall of Fame & Whether He’ll Perform. Jones revealed his battle with Parkinson's disease earlier this year.
Feb 22, 2024 · At 79 years old, Mick Jones, the sole surviving original member of the iconic rock band, has been sidelined from live performances since 2022 due to health challenges, partly attributed to a neurodegenerative condition characterized by symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and mobility issues.
