Spike Jones

Spike Jones

Deceased · Born: Dec 14, 1911 · Died: May 1, 1965

Personal Details

BornDec 14, 1911 Long Beach, California, USA

Biography

Lindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones, a renowned American musician and bandleader, made a name for himself by crafting innovative, spoof arrangements of popular songs and classical music. His unique approach to music involved injecting ballads with an assortment of unconventional elements, including gunshots, whistles, cowbells, hiccups, burps, and outlandish, comedic vocals.

Career

1954
Fireman Save My Child
Fireman Save My Child as Lt. 'Mac' McGinty
1947
Ladies' Man
Ladies' Man as Spike Jones - City Slicker Band Leader
Variety Girl
Variety Girl as Spike Jones
1946
1945
Bring on the Girls
Bring on the Girls as Spike Jones
1944
Meet the People
Meet the People as Spike Jones (uncredited)