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My Take
Darryl Jones is one of those musicians who quietly holds together the biggest show on earth — the guy has been the Rolling Stones' touring and recording bassist since 1993, which is an absurdly long run for someone who technically isn't even an official band member. Before that he played with Miles Davis in the early '80s, which tells you everything about his range: you don't get that call unless you're something special. Growing up in Chicago and coming up through Southern Illinois University, he developed this deep, authoritative pocket that sounds effortless whether he's locking into blues-rock riffery or stretching out on jazz. He's also toured with Sting, so the man has worked with three certified legends across wildly different genres. Darryl Jones is the definition of a bassist's bassist — criminally underrated by casual fans, completely revered by anyone who actually plays.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Darryl Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- ダリル・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- だりる・じょーんず
- Born
- December 11, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / jazz musician / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Chicago Vocational High School
- University
- Southern Illinois University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Darryl Jones born?
Born December 11, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Darryl Jones from?
Darryl Jones is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Darryl Jones do?
Darryl Jones works as bassist, jazz musician, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.