cdjunky41 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Just got this from ANGEL'S myspace page... Sunday, September 06, 2009 Mickie Jones has passed away Current mood: sad Category: Music It is with great sadness we must announce that Mickie Jones has died. He passed away today after a long and brave battle with liver cancer. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed. Please say a prayer for Mickie and his family. The official press release is below. Mickie Jones, original ANGEL bassist and founding member passed away in San Dimas, CA September 5, 2009 after a long battle with liver cancer. His family said he passed peacefully and beautifully. Mickie performed on four ANGEL albums ‘Angel’, ‘Helluva Band’, ‘On Earth As It Is In Heaven’, and ‘An Anthology’. He toured extensively with ANGEL in the United States for several years including their infamous Japanese Tour. Before ANGEL he played in the rock group Bux which included guitarist Punky Meadows (ANGEL) and singer Ralph Morman (Joe Perry Project and Savoy Brown). Bux released one album on Capitol Records ‘We Come To Play’ in 1976. Both Jones and Meadows were asked to join the New York Dolls but declined. After leaving ANGEL he formed the LA band Empire and was the lead singer. Empire included drummer Steve Riley (LA Guns). Over the years he became interested in film production and would later work in the Hollywood film industry. Condolences may be sent to mickiejonesrip@aol.com. Services have not been made at this time. R.I.P. Mick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggy Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 RIP Mickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangerdave Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 I'm so saddened to hear this news,R.I.P Mickie,you have left us all way too early and way too young.Thank's for the great music you have left us with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Oh my. I love Angel. Sad news .... R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Another nice player passes away. Angel did some great albums, so Mickie will be well remembered. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindjester Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 It's going to be another cloudy day. Condolences to his family and ANGEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggy Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Does anyone, I know I am having a hard time in sign up to be freind on Angel's mypace site. i have try 3 times without any succes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamboraRocks86 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I try to feel sorrow when i read this stories but lately all i can feel is anger!!! at cancer, i fuckin HATE it!! if there is a god then why the fuck does he allow cancer to strike down good people R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangerdave Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I know mate,i fuckin' hate cancer as well,it took my Mum at age 55.We need to find a cure asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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