Mick Jones

Michael Leslie Jones, born on December 27, 1944, in Portsmouth, England, is a distinguished English musician, songwriter, and record producer, celebrated primarily as the founding member of the iconic rock band Foreigner. Before his rise to fame with Foreigner, Jones was part of the band Spooky Tooth and gained early experience in the music industry.

Jones embarked on his musical journey in the 1960s with Nero and the Gladiators, achieving modest success with two hit singles. Following the band's dissolution, he transitioned to writing and recording in France, collaborating with notable artists like Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday, contributing to tracks such as "Je suis né dans la rue." His time in France coincided with a significant encounter with The Beatles, further enriching his musical narrative.

In 1976, Jones co-founded Foreigner alongside Ian McDonald and recruited lead vocalist Lou Gramm. As a key songwriter and co-producer for the band, he crafted hits like the chart-topping "I Want to Know What Love Is." Despite internal tensions in the late 1980s, the band continued to thrive, with Jones remaining the sole musician to feature on every Foreigner album.

Aside from his work with Foreigner, Jones produced albums for renowned artists including Van Halen and Billy Joel. He co-wrote Eric Clapton's "Bad Love" and contributed to projects with Duncan Sheik. Jones' personal life includes a marriage to writer Ann Dexter-Jones and two sons from previous relationships. The couple remarried in 2017 after a brief divorce.