Spike Jones

Summary

Spike Jones is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Long Beach^[2]. He was born on December 14, 1911^[3]. He died in Beverly Hills^[4]. He died on May 1, 1965^[5]. He worked as an actor^[6], comedian^[7], bandleader^[8], conductor^[9], and percussionist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,702 views/month, #6,467 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Spike Jones was born in Long Beach^[2].
• Spike Jones died in Beverly Hills^[4].
• Spike Jones was born on December 14, 1911^[3].
• Spike Jones died on May 1, 1965^[5].
• Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery^[12].
• Spike Jones's father was Lindley Murray Jones^[13].
• Spike Jones's mother was Ada Armstrong^[14].
• A child of Spike Jones was Spike Jones, Jr.^[15].
• Spike Jones held citizenship in United States^[16].
• English was Spike Jones's native language^[17].
• Spike Jones worked as an actor^[6].
• Spike Jones worked as a comedian^[7].
• Spike Jones worked as a bandleader^[8].
• Spike Jones's professions included conductor^[9].
• Spike Jones worked as a percussionist^[10].
• Spike Jones's professions included jazz musician^[18].
• Spike Jones was educated at Long Beach Polytechnic High School^[19].
• Spike Jones received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].
• Spike Jones was a member of Spike Jones and His City Slickers^[21].
• Spike Jones is recorded as male^[22].
• Spike Jones's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Spike Jones's record label is recorded as Liberty Records^[24].
• Spike Jones's record label is recorded as RCA Victor^[25].
• Spike Jones's record label is recorded as Verve Records^[26].
• Spike Jones's Commons category is recorded as Spike Jones^[27].

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Origins and Family

Spike Jones's place of birth was Long Beach^[2]. He was born on December 14, 1911^[3]. His father was Lindley Murray Jones^[13]. His mother was Ada Armstrong^[14]. English was his native language^[17].

Education

Spike Jones's education included a stint at Long Beach Polytechnic High School^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[6], comedian^[7], bandleader^[8], conductor^[9], percussionist^[10], and jazz musician^[18].

Recognition

Spike Jones received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].

Personal Life

A child of Spike Jones was he, Jr.^[15].

Death and Burial

Spike Jones died on May 1, 1965^[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills^[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema^[28]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Spike Jones ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,702 views/month, #6,467 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

FAQs

Where was Spike Jones born?

Born in Long Beach^[2], Spike Jones…

Where did Spike Jones die?

Spike Jones died in Beverly Hills^[4].

Who were Spike Jones's parents?

Spike Jones's father was Lindley Murray Jones^[13]. Spike Jones's mother was Ada Armstrong^[14].

What did Spike Jones do for work?

Spike Jones worked as actor^[6], comedian^[7], bandleader^[8], conductor^[9], and percussionist^[10].

Where did Spike Jones go to school?

Spike Jones was educated at Long Beach Polytechnic High School^[19].

What awards did Spike Jones receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].