• 1 History
• 2 Criticism
• 3 Discography
  • 3.1 Singles
  • 3.2 Studio Albums
• 4 Guitars
• 5 Effects
• 6 Amps
• 7 Trivia
• 8 References

History

He lived in the former pit village of Cwmaman, near Aberdare, where he became friends with neighbours, Stuart Cable (former drummer of the Stereophonics), and Richard Jones (bass guitarist, not related), and they formed a band, mostly performing covers. He is a perceptive lyricist, and considered being a scriptwriter before electing to become a musician. Indeed, the BBC showed an interest in some of his early work but as the band progressed he concentrated on writing lyrics and melodies.

Kelly also flirted with the idea of boxing, and was mildly successful at youth level, but his creative lyric writing talent proved more fruitful. Much of his early life is documented in the Stereophonics debut album, including his account of his teen years working at a local market stall. These are wryly documented in "More Life in a Tramps Vest" from the Stereophonics first album, Word Gets Around.

Criticism

Kelly Jones has always had a troubled relationship with the media and they have often criticised him and his work. This relationship was not helped when Kelly wrote Mr. Writer, a song about a journalist that had traveled with the Stereophoincs on tour - and then subsequently slated Jones in an article by repeatedly referring to him as "monkey-boy" and likening him to a chimpanzee.

He also has had arguments with famous musicians. He has said that Matt Bellamy of Muse is Stuck up his own arse. Jones has also criticised pop reality shows such as Popstars and X Factor and manufactured pop bands such as Hear'Say, as he believes they make no contribution to music, and regards them as a joke.

Discography

All releases as Stereophonics unless otherwise stated.

Singles

Studio Albums

Guitars

Gibson SG

Gibson Les Paul (Standard)

Gibson J150 (Acoustic)

Fender Telecaster (White w/ Maple scratchplate)

Fender Telecaster (Gold w/ Black Scratchplate)

Yamaha APX-4A (Acoustic)

Epiphone E-400 (Epiphone SG)

Takamine (Acoustic)

Danelectro 56-U2

Taylor 814CE (Acoustic)

Washburn (Semi-Acoustic)

Gibson Les Paul Classic (Bullion Gold)

Gibson J-185 (Acoustic)

Gibson CS-336

Les Paul Acoustic

Gretsch 6120

Fender Stratocaster (Sunburst)

Gibson J150 (Acoustic)

Gibson J-145 (Acoustic)

Fender Jaguar (Ice Mettalic Blue)

Fender Jaguar (Mettalic White)

Fender Jaguar (Silver)

Fender Jaguar (Sea Green)

Fender Mustang (Green)

Gibson Les Paul Custom (Wine Red)

Manson Classic T Custom

Effects

Box With A/B select Mute out to Boss TU2 Tuner

Boss PS3 Phase Shifter Last

Boss Blues Driver BD-1 2nd last

Jim Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Wah Wah Pedal

Jim Dunlop Super Phaser

MXR Distortion Second MXR M-151

Boss Digital Delay DD-3

Boss Flanger BF-2 (Coloured purple)

Pete Cornish Custom Switching Unit

Marshall Guvnor

Amps

Badcat Amps

Matchless Amps; and

Amp Switching box

Trivia

• Kelly launched his MySpace on Friday 26th, January (http://www.myspace.com/onlythenameshavebeenchanged)
• Kelly supports Leeds United A.F.C..
• Has a daughter named Lolita Bootsy.
• Frequently wears sunglasses during concerts (usually Ray-Ban aviator style)
• His eye was used for the Australian Big Brother
• He writes screenplays and is currently working on a piece called '23'
• In January 2005 he performed a solo set at the Tsunami Relief Cardiff charity concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the biggest live music charity concert since 1985's Live Aid.
• Kelly also writes short stories (see www.ciderlollybrown.com)

References