JPJ played bass, keyboards, mandolin, and just about anything else that needed to be played in Led Zeppelin. He has continued expanding his instrumental prowess since the Zep days. His talent is displayed on Zooma (1999) and The Thunderthief (2002).Keep in mind that I had been waiting in freezing temperatures for quite a few minutes prior to Jonesy coming out to meet his fans. It was also windy, which explains the hair. There's probably not much excuse for the mental patient's grin plastered on my face. Oh well.
This was the back of the venue in Lakewood, Ohio (just outside Cleveland). Jonesy opened for King Crimson at this large high school auditorium. I thought it was a bit odd, but I was informed that Britney Spears had played there previously (so that makes it all right...). I skipped King Crimson and snuck through the back of the school to meet JPJ. Jones had dedicated "Freedom Song" from Thunderthief to his friend George Harrison, who had just passed away.
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