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Stephen Charles Jones (born 13 October 1965) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work as a bassist for various artists, including Robert Plant, Page and Plant, Loreena McKennitt, Goldfrapp, Siouxsie Sioux.AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ...
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. Jones won a
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for
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in 2009 for co-writing the song " Please Read the Letter" from the album '' Raising Sand'' by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.


Career

Jones' career as a recording and touring artist has spanned well over three decades. In the passing of time, he worked with Robert Plant, Page and Plant, Loreena McKennitt, Goldfrapp, Siouxsie Sioux, and others.AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ...
/> He plays both electric and double bass.AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ...
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Grammy Award The Grammy Awards, stylized as GRAMMY, and often referred to as The Grammys, are awards presented by The Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in music. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious ...
in 2009 as a co-writer of the song " Please Read the Letter" from the album '' Raising Sand'' by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, originally recorded by Page and Plant for the album '' Walking into Clarksdale''. On 16 September 2013, Jones released his debut solo album ''Love Form'' through Stranger Records which highlighted his jazz and classical influences.AllMusic2> Whilst Jones has largely been associated with playing an acrylic bass, Fender Custom Shop built him a plastic precision bass in 2022. This work was undertaken by Master Builder Scott Buehl.


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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Charlie 1965 births Living people English rock bass guitarists English male guitarists English session musicians British male bass guitarists Musicians from Bristol Page and Plant members