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 Spike Jones was born on December 14, 1911 in Long Beach, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Mr. Nobody (2009), I.Q. (1994) and Fireman Save My Child (1954). He was previously married to Helen Grayco and Patricia Middleton. He died on May 1, 1965 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Spike Jones was born on December 14, 1911 in Long Beach, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Mr. Nobody (2009), I.Q. (1994) and Fireman Save My Child (1954). He was previously married to Helen Grayco and Patricia Middleton. He died on May 1, 1965 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Had an unusual hobby as a young adult of collecting junk that made odd, funny noises, which started the orchestra leader off on his wild and wooly career that would feature everything from cowbells to toilet plungers.Spike reportedly got his idea for demented re-workings of popular songs after hearing the squeaking shoes of an orchestra conductor during a live broadcast of a symphony performance.Began his career as a top studio drummer, working on several Bing Crosby sessions and as a percussionist on the The Wizard of Oz (1939) soundtrack, among many other assignments.Interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.Father of Spike Jones Jr. Grandfather of Alexandra Selsman Hughes.Known for his madcap comical musical arrangements and lyrics.Got his nickname from his father's co-workers on the Southern Pacific Railroad.World War II audiences embraced Spike and his City Slickers ("the Band who played for fun") for their delicious parodies of popular songs; some of their best being "Der Fuehrer's Face", "Cocktails for Two", which included a chorus of hiccupping, and "You Always Hurt the One You Love", which was dominated by a series of shootings, hangings and poisonings.The Spike Jones Show (1954) on television in the 1950s featured Spike's wife, Helen Grayco, who had been singing with the band since the 1940s.He was awarded 3 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One for Recording at 1500 Vine St. and for Radio at 6290 Hollywood Blvd and one for television at 6818 Hollywood Blvd.Prolific recording artist, primarily for RCA Victor, Verve and Liberty records, his hits included "Der Fuhrer's Face," "Cocktails for Two", "Chlo-e", "Dance of the Hours", "Pal-Yat-Chee" (with Homer and Jethro), "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" and "Washington Square".Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 229-230. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387Uncle of Judy Strangis.Full-length biography is "Spike Jones Off the Record" (BearManor Media, 2005) by Jordan R. Young. ISBN 978-1593930127.Father of Leslie Ann Jones.Despite their wacky performances as "Spike Jones and his City Slickers," Jones and his band members were actually respected musicians who often worked as studio session musicians. |
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Spike Jones |
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Actor,Composer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Actor,Composer,Soundtrack |
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Actor,Composer,Soundtrack |
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2024-07-01 04:20:05 |
| Biography: |
Spike Jones was born on December 14, 1911 in Long Beach, California, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Mr. Nobody (2009), I.Q. (1994) and Fireman Save My Child (1954). He was previously married to Helen Grayco and Patricia Middleton. He di |
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Had an unusual hobby as a young adult of collecting junk that made odd, funny noises, which started the orchestra leader off on his wild and wooly career that would feature everything from cowbells to toilet plungers.Spike reportedly got his idea for demented re-workings of popular songs after hearing the squeaking shoes of an orchestra conductor during a live broadcast of a symphony performance.Began his career as a top studio drummer, working on several Bing Crosby sessions and as a percussionist on the The Wizard of Oz (1939) soundtrack, among many other assignments.Interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.Father of Spike Jones Jr. Grandfather of Alexandra Selsman Hughes.Known for his madcap comical musical arrangements and lyrics.Got his nickname from his father's co-workers on the Southern Pacific Railroad.World War II audiences embraced Spike and his City Slickers ("the Band who played for fun") for their delicious parodies of popular songs; some of their best being "Der Fuehrer's Face", "Cocktails for Two", which included a chorus of hiccupping, and "You Always Hurt the One You Love", which was dominated by a series of shootings, hangings and poisonings.The Spike Jones Show (1954) on television in the 1950s featured Spike's wife, Helen Grayco, who had been singing with the band since the 1940s.He was awarded 3 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One for Recording at 1500 Vine St. and for Radio at 6290 Hollywood Blvd and one for television at 6818 Hollywood Blvd.Prolific recording artist, primarily for RCA Victor, Verve and Liberty records, his hits included "Der Fuhrer's Face," "Cocktails for Two", "Chlo-e", "Dance of the Hours", "Pal-Yat-Chee" (with Homer and Jethro), "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" and "Washington Square".Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 229-230. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387Uncle of Judy Strangis.Full-length biography is "Spike Jones Off the Record" (BearManor Media, 2005) by Jordan R. Young. ISBN 978-1593930127.Father of Leslie Ann Jones.Despite their wacky performances as "Spike Jones and his City Slickers," Jones and his band members were actually respected musicians who often worked as studio session musicians. |
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Wild custom made suits |
| Job title: |
Actor,Composer,Soundtrack |
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(1942) Spike and his City Slickers appeared in four Soundies, which were musical shorts made for coin-operated viewing machines.
TV commercial (as Spike Jones and His City Slickers): Schweppes cocktail drinks. Song used: "Cocktails for Two".
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| Spouse: |
Helen Grayco (July 18, 1948 - May 1, 1965) (his death, 3 children)Patricia Middleton (September 7, 1935 - 1946) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Leslie Ann Jones |
| Relatives: |
Alexandra Selsman Hughes (Grandchild) |
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