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==Biography==
==Biography==
Jon Button was born into a musical family in Fairbanks, Alaska. The youngest of five siblings, Button started learning piano at age four, and bass at seven. During his teen years, he played in jazz and blues bands and with local symphonies and orchestras. In high school, Button won music scholarships and later attended the [[University of North Texas]]' music program.<ref name=Button>{{cite web |url=http://web.mac.com/jbutton/iWeb/Jon%20Button/Jon%20Button.html|title=Jon Button|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref>
Jon Button was born into a musical family in Fairbanks, Alaska. The youngest of five siblings, Button started learning piano at age four, and bass at seven. During his teen years, he played in jazz and blues bands and with local symphonies and orchestras. In high school, Button won music scholarships and later attended the [[University of North Texas]]' music program.<ref name=Button>{{cite web|url=http://web.mac.com/jbutton/iWeb/Jon%20Button/Jon%20Button.html|title=Jon Button|accessdate=August 31, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102212503/http://web.mac.com/jbutton/iWeb/Jon%20Button/Jon%20Button.html|archivedate=November 2, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Button moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and found work playing on film and television scores, including the [[Emmy Award]] winning ''[[Batman Beyond]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://walker.filmmusic.com/batman_beyond.html|title=Batman Beyond|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> He has played on a number of recordings, including ''[[Borrowed Heaven]]'' by the [[Corrs]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6730073/a/Borrowed+Heaven.htm|title=Borrowed Heaven|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> and ''[[Fijación Oral Vol. 1|Tour Fijación Oral]]'' by [[Shakira]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/shakira-oral-fixation-tour/5481|title=Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> He has performed live and toured with such well-known artists as [[Michelle Branch]], [[Rachael Yamagata]], [[Mandy Moore]], Shakira, [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Roger Daltrey]] and [[Pete Townshend]] of [[The Who]]. Button also played at the musical benefit [[Live 8]]<ref name=Button /> and played [[upright bass]] with [[The Who]] during an acoustic concert associated with [[Super Bowl 44#Halftime|The Who's Super Bowl performance]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArEwvWtMCa8 Jon Button plays with The Who]</ref>
Button moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and found work playing on film and television scores, including the [[Emmy Award]] winning ''[[Batman Beyond]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://walker.filmmusic.com/batman_beyond.html|title=Batman Beyond|accessdate=August 31, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100821224413/http://walker.filmmusic.com/batman_beyond.html|archivedate=August 21, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He has played on a number of recordings, including ''[[Borrowed Heaven]]'' by the [[Corrs]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6730073/a/Borrowed+Heaven.htm|title=Borrowed Heaven|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> and ''[[Fijación Oral Vol. 1|Tour Fijación Oral]]'' by [[Shakira]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/shakira-oral-fixation-tour/5481|title=Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125021047/http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/shakira-oral-fixation-tour/5481|archivedate=January 25, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He has performed live and toured with such well-known artists as [[Michelle Branch]], [[Rachael Yamagata]], [[Mandy Moore]], Shakira, [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Roger Daltrey]] and [[Pete Townshend]] of [[The Who]]. Button also played at the musical benefit [[Live 8]]<ref name=Button /> and played [[upright bass]] with [[The Who]] during an acoustic concert associated with [[Super Bowl 44#Halftime|The Who's Super Bowl performance]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArEwvWtMCa8 Jon Button plays with The Who]</ref>


In 2009, Button toured as bassist in [[No Plan B (band)|Roger Daltrey's band]] for the ''Use It or Lose It'' tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267863/roger-daltrey-plots-north-american-tour|title=Roger Daltrey Plots North American Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> The band also opened for [[Eric Clapton]] during several dates in 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/clapton-tour-1211|title=Clapton Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> and scheduled more tour dates for 2012. He is currently playing on tour with The Who to replace [[Pino Palladino]].
In 2009, Button toured as bassist in [[No Plan B (band)|Roger Daltrey's band]] for the ''Use It or Lose It'' tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267863/roger-daltrey-plots-north-american-tour|title=Roger Daltrey Plots North American Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> The band also opened for [[Eric Clapton]] during several dates in 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/News/clapton-tour-1211|title=Clapton Tour|accessdate=August 31, 2010}}</ref> and scheduled more tour dates for 2012. He is currently playing on tour with The Who to replace [[Pino Palladino]].

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Jon Button
Background information
Birth nameJon Button
BornFebruary 10, 1971
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
GenresRock, jazz, blues
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass, upright bass, guitar

Jon Button (born February 10, 1971) is an American bass player born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and based in Los Angeles, California. Button has played on commercial, film and television scores and toured with a number of well-known artists. He plays both electric and upright string bass.

Biography

Jon Button was born into a musical family in Fairbanks, Alaska. The youngest of five siblings, Button started learning piano at age four, and bass at seven. During his teen years, he played in jazz and blues bands and with local symphonies and orchestras. In high school, Button won music scholarships and later attended the University of North Texas' music program.[1]

Button moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and found work playing on film and television scores, including the Emmy Award winning Batman Beyond.[2] He has played on a number of recordings, including Borrowed Heaven by the Corrs[3] and Tour Fijación Oral by Shakira.[4] He has performed live and toured with such well-known artists as Michelle Branch, Rachael Yamagata, Mandy Moore, Shakira, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who. Button also played at the musical benefit Live 8[1] and played upright bass with The Who during an acoustic concert associated with The Who's Super Bowl performance.[5]

In 2009, Button toured as bassist in Roger Daltrey's band for the Use It or Lose It tour.[6] The band also opened for Eric Clapton during several dates in 2010,[7] and scheduled more tour dates for 2012. He is currently playing on tour with The Who to replace Pino Palladino.

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b "Jon Button". Archived from the original on November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Batman Beyond". Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Borrowed Heaven". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  4. ^ "Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour". Archived from the original on January 25, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Jon Button plays with The Who
  6. ^ "Roger Daltrey Plots North American Tour". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  7. ^ "Clapton Tour". Retrieved August 31, 2010.
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