J.J. Malone

J.J. Malone
Birth nameJohn Jacob Malone
Born(1935-08-20)August 20, 1935
Pete's Corner, Alabama, United States
DiedFebruary 20, 2004(2004-02-20) (aged 68)
Hawaii, United States
GenresWest Coast blues, electric blues, soul blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, keyboardist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years activeMid 1960s–2001
LabelsFedora, Blues Express

John Jacob (J.J.) Malone (August 20, 1935 – February 20, 2004) was an American West Coast blues, electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and keyboardist. His best-known recordings were "It's a Shame" and "Danger Zone". Malone was a member of the Rhythm Rockers, and he variously worked with other musicians, such as Troyce Key, Jill Baxter, Al Green, Joe Simon, Etta James, Scott McKenzie and Frankie Lee.