Melvyn "Deacon" Jones (December 12, 1943 – July 6, 2017) was a trumpet player and an organist and founding member of Baby Huey & the Babysitters.
In 1963 along with Johnny Ross and Jimmy Ramey, Jones formed Baby Huey & the Babysitters who went on to become a well known live attraction in Chicago.
After Ramey's death in 1970 Jones embarked on a career that would see him work with Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, and John Lee Hooker.
During his career he worked with many noted musicians, including Gregg Allman, Elvin Bishop, Lester Chambers, Otis Clay, Albert Collins, Buddy Miles, and Pappo.
[3] With Baby Huey & the Babysitters With Otis Clay With John Lee Hooker With Freddie King With Pappo With Walter Trout