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Jones was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Stacy Jones
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He is currently the musical director and drummer for Miley Cyrus and Life of Dillon, the drummer of Matchbox Twenty and Everclear, and is also known for being the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter of American Hi-Fi. His band"s self-titled debut album, released in 2001, included the hit "Flavor of the Weak". Previously, he was the drummer in bands Letters to Cleo and Veruca Salt.
He is also half of the production duo Deathstar Productions with writer/producer Bill Lefler, and was a VP of A&R at Epic Records.
In 2004, Jones rehearsed and recorded demos with Mötley Crüe, who were reuniting. Vince Neil was not going to rejoin the band and Jones was initially strongly considered for the position, however, Neil ultimately reunited with the band.
In addition, Jones is the musical director for Miley Cyrus and plays drums for her touring band, alongside Mike Schmid, Jaco Caraco, Vashon, Jamie Arentzen, Sara Mann, and Carmel Helen. American Hi-Fi bassist Drew Parsons previously performed with her touring band, as well.
As of 2012, he is the touring drummer of Matchbox Twenty.
On May 25, 2015, it was announced that he would be the touring drummer of Everclear, replacing Sean Winchester, during their Summerland tour. This tour also features his band American Hi-Fi, Toadies, and Fuel. Musical director / drummer
In addition to being the musical director and drummer for Miley Cyrus, Jones is also the musical director for Life of Dillon and Troye Sivan.
Previous gigs also include playing drums for Matchbox Twenty, Madonna, Everclear, Dia Frampton, Veruca Salt, Letters to Cleo, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, Joan Jett, Against Maine!, The Jonas Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Lily Allen, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, Cobra Starship, Aimee Mann, The Cab, Hey Monday, Butch Walker, The Dollyrots, Everclear and more.
Production / musician credits
2015 - Hey Violet - TBD - producer
2014 - Miley Cyrus - Music Television Unplugged - producer
2014 - The Dollyrots - Barefoot And Pregnant - drummer
2011 - Elliot Caroll - Elliot Caroll European Parliament - drummer
2010 - Ocean Is Theory - TBD - producer
2010 - Hey Monday - Beneath lieutenant All - drummer
2010 - The Downtown Fiction - TBD - producer
2009 - The Downtown Fiction - Best I Never Had European Parliament - producer
2008 - Ingrid Michaelson - Be Oklahoma - co-producer
2008 - Low versus Diamond - s/t - producer
2007 - The Modern Society - The Beat Goes On - producer
2007 - Endeverafter - From the Ashes of Sin - producer
2006 - Towers of London - Blood, Sweat, and Towers - producer, engineer
2006 - Meg & Dia - Something Real - producer, engineer
2006 - Ronnie Day - The Album - producer, engineer
2006 - Candice Accola - lieutenant’s Always the Innocent Ones - writer, producer
2006 - The Starys - Le Futur Noir - producer, engineer
2006 - Plain White Ts - lieutenant’s So Easy - producer, engineer
2005 - American Hi-Fi - Hearts on Parade - writer, co-producer
television appearances
The Voice, American Idol, Saturday Night Live, Dancing With the Stars, The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Teen Choice Awards, Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour (National Broadcasting Company), CMT Awards, American Music Awards, Kids Choice Awards, The Today Show, District of Columbia Games, Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year"s Eve, Music Television Live, and more….
