Died On This Date (January 16, 2000) Will “Dub” Jones / The Coasters
Posted by themusicsover on January 16, 2010
Will “Dub” Jones
May 14, 1928 – January 16, 2000
Photo by Ray Baradat
Will “Dub” Jones was a Louisiana-born R&B singer whose bass vocals can be heard on recordings by the Coasters and the Cadets. The most famous songs he sang on were the Cadets’ “Stranded in the Jungle,” and the Coasters’ “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown.” Over the years he also lent his vocal talents to the likes of Richard Berry (of “Louie Louie” fame), the Crescendos, and the Trammps. Will “Dub” Jones passed away on January 16, 2000 at the age of 71.
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