Jon Cleary

About

Louisiana-based R&B and funk pianist, singer, and songwriter. He formed the band Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen and also produced several solo recordings.

Before Fame

He released his first album, Alligator Lips & Dirty Rice, in 1994.

Trivia

Rolling Stone music critic David Fricke praised Cleary's 2004 album Pin Your Spin.

Family Life

He was born in Kent, England, and he later settled in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Associated With

He collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, and other famous musicians.