Biographical Sketch: Eddy Jones was born and raised in St. Joseph, MO. He received his first drum kit and began playing drums at the age of 5. Eddy's interest in music was fueled by his grandfather who played violin, pedal steel and electric guitars in country bands for square dances and county fairs. And he played his first paid gig with his grandfather at age 12 for $25.
Eddie has played and recorded with many Kansas City area bands prior to joining Head East, including City, Faze One, Toymaker's Dream, Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls, Baloney Ponyz, Saucy Jack, and Backtraks. He has played with jazz singer Queen Bay and Kansas City jazz legends guitarist Sonny Kenner and bassist Milt Abel. He has also recorded and performed with Steve Walsh from Kansas and Pat and Debbie Boone.
Eddy has studied Jazz and Latin Drums with Gary Chaffee, Todd Strait, John Cushon, Kent Burnham, and "The Drum Counselor", GoGo Ray. Eddy plays DW Drums and uses Zildjan cymbals and sticks and has enjoyed teaching drums for several years.
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