Spike Jones
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Summary
Spike Jones was born on December 14, 1911[1], in Long Beach[2]. He died on May 1, 1965[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], and percussionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,086 views/month, #6,467 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Cross Cemetery[11]
- Father: Lindley Murray Jones[12]
- Mother: Ada Armstrong[13]
- Child: Spike Jones, Jr.[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: jazz musician[17], musician[18]
- Educated at: Long Beach Polytechnic High School[19]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20]
- Member of: Spike Jones and His City Slickers[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Record label: Liberty Records[23], RCA Victor[24], Verve Records[25]
- Commons category: Spike Jones[26]
- Country of origin: Japan[27]
- Cause of death: pulmonary emphysema[28]
- Family name: Jones[29]
- Given name: Spike[30]
- Pseudonym: Spike Jones[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: drum kit[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: Lindley Armstrong Jones[35]
- Different from: Spike Jonze[36]
- Start of work period: 1937[37]
- End of work period: 1965[38]
Why It Matters
Spike Jones has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Spike Jones born?
Spike Jones's place of birth was Long Beach[2].
Where did Spike Jones die?
Spike Jones died in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Spike Jones's parents?
Spike Jones's father was Lindley Murray Jones[12]. Spike Jones's mother was Ada Armstrong[13].
What did Spike Jones do for work?
Spike Jones worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], bandleader[7], conductor[8], and percussionist[9].
Where did Spike Jones go to school?
Spike Jones was educated at Long Beach Polytechnic High School[19].
What awards did Spike Jones receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].