- He was illiterate for much of his time in the Sex Pistols, although he did finally learn to read by 1977, and was writing many of the lyrics of the last few Pistols' songs at the end (including "Silly Thing.")
- Played live onstage with the Sex Pistols after only playing the guitar for three months.
- Played on the 1988 Megadeth album, whilst he had a broken arm.
- Former member of the pioneering punk rock group The Sex Pistols.
- Appeared in an MTV Anti-Drug commercial where he stood polishing his motorcycle and simply said, "Drugs Suck!"
- Is great friends with former Spice Girl (Sporty Spice) Melanie Chisholm, He played guitar on her 1st solo album "Northern Star".
- Currently listed to play Ramones tribute show, on September 12th. (August 2004)
- Had his first tattoo done in 1978,in Los Angeles. He was unaware it would hurt. It was a black panther on his right arm which has long since been covered up.
- Once had lyposuction on his stomach, which led to embarrassing consequences when the bruising spread downwards, leaving him unable to walk for weeks.
- Has his own show on L.A radio.
- Released an album with Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum under the monicker 'Neurotic Outsiders".
- Has a pet dog (a Boxer) named Winston.
- His father was an amateur boxer named Don Jarvis, his mother is called Mary.
- He used to be a Window cleaner.
- His mother was a hairdresser.
- Recovering from back surgery. (December 2003)
- Currently hosting his own daily show on L.A. radio Indie 103.1fm, 'Jonesy's Jukebox' (February 2004)
- Currently in the studio playing guitar on some tracks for the band 'The Automatics' (October 2003)
- Touring America with Sex Pistols (August 2003)
- Playing a benefit gig with Camp Freddy in Hollywood on November 15th. (November 2003)
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