Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones
Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones | |
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| Birth name | John Junia Jones Jr. |
| Born | June 21, 1941 Crawfordsville, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | September 15, 2015 (aged 74) Decatur, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Detroit blues, Chicago blues, soul blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, harmonica player, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Lead guitar, harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2015 |
| Labels | Earwig |
Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones (June 21, 1941 – September 15, 2015) was an American Chicago blues and soul blues singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and songwriter. He won a W.C. Handy Award in 1998.
Jones played in clubs and on the blues circuit for many years before recording his debut album at the age of 55.