Drummer Uriel Jones, the last surviving member of the Motown session band the Funk Brothers, has died in Michigan. The drummer, 74, passed away in hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack. His sister-in-law Leslie Coleman said the drummer's health had recently been improving since he was taken ill in February. Jones was perhaps best known for his work with Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, with whom him recorded the tracks 'I Can't Get Next To You' and 'Cloud Nine'. The Funk Brothers' Motown sounds lead them to tour the world together. The band also received two Grammy awards. Jones is survived by his wife and three children - GigwiseWednesday, March 25, 2009
Temptations drummer Uriel Jones dies aged 74
Drummer Uriel Jones, the last surviving member of the Motown session band the Funk Brothers, has died in Michigan. The drummer, 74, passed away in hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack. His sister-in-law Leslie Coleman said the drummer's health had recently been improving since he was taken ill in February. Jones was perhaps best known for his work with Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, with whom him recorded the tracks 'I Can't Get Next To You' and 'Cloud Nine'. The Funk Brothers' Motown sounds lead them to tour the world together. The band also received two Grammy awards. Jones is survived by his wife and three children - Gigwise
