What is Mick Jones’s Net Worth?

Mick Jones, the British guitarist, singer and songwriter, has a net worth of $20 million. He is best known for co-founding and being a member of the punk rock band the Clash until 1983.

After leaving the Clash, Jones founded the band Big Audio Dynamite. He has since been a member of other musical groups, including General Public, Carbon/Silicon, Gorillaz, and the Justice Tonight Band. In addition, Jones has produced albums for other artists, such as the Libertines and Theatre of Hate.

Early Life and Education

Mick Jones was born on June 26, 1955 in London, England to Welsh father Tommy and Russian Jewish mother Renee. He spent much of his childhood living with his maternal grandmother Stella. Jones was educated at Strand School and at the West London School of Art and Design.

Early Career

Mick Jones began his music career in the early 70s, playing guitar with the glam rock band the Delinquents.

Following his time with the Delinquents, Jones formed the proto-punk band London SS with Geir Wade, John Brown, and Eunan Brady.

The Clash’s Formation and Success

After the disbanding of the London SS, Mick Jones and Paul Simonon joined musician Joe Strummer to form the rock band the Clash, with Jones on vocals and lead guitar, Strummer on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Simonon on bass. The band established a unique sound blending punk, reggae, funk, ska, and rockabilly sounds with their first three albums, including the iconic and acclaimed “London Calling.” Their fifth studio album, “Combat Rock,” was their bestselling album, but tensions among band members, exacerbated by drummer Topper Headon’s heroin addiction, eventually led to Jones being fired from the band in 1983.

General Public and “All the Rage”

After being fired from the Clash, Mick Jones joined the new wave supergroup General Public as a founding member. The band, signed to Virgin Records, released their debut album “All the Rage” in 1984. Although Jones left during the recording of the album, his guitar playing can be heard on several tracks, including the hit single “Tenderness.” Other members of the band included Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Mickey Billingham, Horace Panter, and Stoker.

Big Audio Dynamite: A Brief History

After leaving General Public, Mick Jones formed the short-lived band T.R.A.C. before founding Big Audio Dynamite with bassist Leo Williams, Greg Roberts, Dan Donovan, and Don Letts. Their debut album, “This is Big Audio Dynamite,” was released in 1985, followed by “No. 10, Upping St.” in 1986, which saw Jones reunite with his former Clash band mate Joe Strummer. The band went on to release “Tighten Up, Vol. 88” and “Megatop Phoenix” before reconfiguring its lineup and being renamed Big Audio Dynamite II. Under that name, they released “The Globe” and “Higher Power,” which included the international hit single “Rush.” The group also released “F-Punk” under the original Big Audio Dynamite name in 1995.

Music Career of Mick Jones in the 21st Century

In the 21st century, Mick Jones continued to perform with various bands including Carbon/Silicon, which he formed with his former London SS band mate Tony James in 2002. The duo has released several studio albums and physical releases. Jones also performed with Gorillaz on tour from 2010 to 2011 and contributed to tracks on the group’s albums. He subsequently formed the Justice Tonight Band with Pete Wylie and members of the band the Farm to raise awareness of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign. Jones has also collaborated with the Flaming Lips, providing narration to their 2019 studio album.

Producing Credits

Mick Jones has not only written, sung, and played guitar, but he has also produced or co-produced several albums. Some of his producing credits include Ellen Foley’s “Spirit of St. Louis,” Theatre of Hate’s “Westworld,” the Libertines’ “Up the Bracket,” and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis’s “The Third.”

Mick Jones’ Personal Life

Mick Jones, the former guitarist of the punk rock band The Clash, has had two significant relationships in his personal life. Firstly, he was in a romantic relationship with singer and actress Ellen Foley, whom he produced for her second studio album. Secondly, he married film producer Miranda Davis, and the couple currently resides in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London. Their home is estimated to be worth $7 million.

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