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Artist
Phil Jones
12+ albums
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about
Philip Franz Jones joined his very first band while still at school. On leaving school Phil became a window dresser but, when it came to the time to attend University, he handed in his pins and returned to pop. He joined another band, Skyfall Steve Emberton joined and Phil's band evolved into Next. At that time Geoff Kelly was approached by Next to join them as their bass player. Next signed to CBS.They produced one album in 1978 called "Next" under producer Rupert Hine. Charlie Griffiths played session on the album. Charlie went on to play with Simply Red & James. Following their split with CBS, Phil and Geoff spent a year in the cold before recruiting drummer Clive Gee. Steve Emberton left and went on to join "Motion Pictures". The band name changed often as they searched for a suitable line-up. They went under the name of "Beano", "The Press" and "The Jones'" before settling on "Afraid Of Mice". Phil was writing his own stuff and songs like 'Sugar Mummy' and 'You look like you've got a Problem' The band lineup changed slightly between 79/80 with guitarists Ronnie Stone (left to form Freeze Frame) and Roddie Gilliard (to "Windows") spending time in the group. Two of their songs, I'm Not A Fighter and Transparents, appeared on a compilation LP - A Trip To The Dentists - before Sam Brew joined in 1981. Sam was spotted playing a borrowed guitar in a band called Visual Aid at the legendary Brady's and was asked to join. The band were now attracting major interest and
