Joe Jones (1934 New York City - 1993 Wiesbaden) was an avant-garde musician associated with Fluxus especially known for his creation of rhythmic music machines. Jones first started experimenting with mechanical instruments in 1962, creating objects like musical boats, solar music umbrellas and a pedaled vehicle that pulled handmade instruments on wheels. Beginning in 1963 Jones participated in the Fluxus art movement, taking part in a number of Fluxus performance art activities with his automaton-like music machines - made from found ready-made instruments
Joe Jones (1934 New York City - 1993 Wiesbaden) was an avant-garde musician associated with Fluxus especially known for his creation of rhythmic music machines. Jones first started experimenting with mechanical instruments in 1962, creating objects like musical boats, solar music umbrellas and a pedaled vehicle that pulled handmade instruments on wheels. Beginning in 1963 Jones participated in the Fluxus art movement, taking part in a number of Fluxus performance art activities with his automaton-like music machines - made from found ready-made instruments