jones

To have an eager or intense desire: was jonesing for caffeine.

Family of American jazz musicians, including Henry (born 1918), known as “Hank,” a pianist best known as a member of the Columbia Broadcasting System house band (1959-1974); his brother Thaddeus Joseph (1923-1986), known as “Thad,” a cornetist, flugelhorn player, and composer who wrote extensively for Count Basie's orchestra; and his brother Elvin Ray (1927-2004), a drummer best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet (1960-1965).

American animator and animation director who helped bring to life cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck for Warner Brothers. He won several Academy Awards for his cartoons.

English architect who brought the Palladian classical style to England. He designed the Queen's House in Greenwich and the Banqueting Hall in Whitehall, London.

American locomotive engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train. The song “The Ballad of Casey Jones,” is about his death.

Scottish-born American naval officer. In the American Revolution he raided the British coast and destroyed two warships (1779).

See Imamu Amiri Baraka.

Irish-born American labor leader and union organizer. She helped found (1905) the Industrial Workers of the World.

American musician, composer, and record and television producer. Having spent the early part of his career as a member of several influential jazz bands, he is best known for his musical compositions for television and film.

American golfer who won (1930) the Grand Slam of golf, the amateur and open championships in the United States and Great Britain.