Hoppy Jones
Full Name: Orville Jones
Birth Date: February 17, 1902
Deceased Date: October 18, 1944
Artist Bio:
Founding member, bass, vocals and string instruments for pioneering black R&B/doo wop group The Ink Spots, “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” (#2, R&B #1, 1943), de facto leader due to his seniority and ability to control egos of younger members, died from a cerebral hemorrhage at the height of the band’s popularity after collapsing on stage in New York City during a performance on 10/18/1944, age 42.
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