Buddy Jones (bluegrass musician)
Buddy Jones | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Shelby Gene Jones |
| Born | February 2, 1937 Montcoal, West Virginia, USA |
| Origin | Beckley, West Virginia, USA |
| Died | August 13, 2014 (age 77) Barton, Vermont, USA |
| Genres | Bluegrass, Folk, Classic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, song recorder, music distributor |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1949–1953, 1958-2000s |
| Labels | Diplomat, Jessup Records, Vermont Records |
| Formerly of | The Rainbow Valley Boys & Sweetheart, Ralph Jones, Chico & Buddy, Toby Stroud & Jane, Jim Reeves, Scruggs & Flatt |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1953–1957 |
| Unit | Task Force 77 |
| Battles / wars | Korean War |
Shelby Gene "Buddy" Jones (February 2, 1937 – August 13, 2014) was an American bluegrass musician, songwriter, and music recorder and distributor. He is best known for his performance work with the bluegrass band, Rainbow Valley Boys. He was also the founder of former recording, radio promotion, and record distribution companies B.J. Promotions, Tapes Unlimited, and Northern Music Distribution.