Busta Jones

Busta "Cherry" Jones
Jones in 1983
Jones in 1983
Background information
Born
Michael Jones

September 26, 1951
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
DiedDecember 6, 1995 (aged 44)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • artist
  • bassist
InstrumentBass
Years active1969–1995
Formerly of

Michael "Busta" Jones (born Michael Jones, September 26, 1951 – December 6, 1995) was an American musician, songwriter and producer. He is known for his bass work both live and in the studio with Albert King, Talking Heads, Gang of Four, Chris Spedding as well as many others during a decade spanning career that lasted from the late 1960s until his death in 1995.