The son of The Who drummer Kenney Jones has died, leaving the rock star heartbroken.
The 76-year-old rocker – who replaced Keith Moon in the iconic group in 1978 and is the only surviving member of The Small Faces – revealed the devastating news in an emotional tribute to his son Jesse.
He wrote on Facebook: ‘It is with a broken heart that I share the devastating news that my son Jesse has passed.
‘I don’t have the words right now to fully express how I am feeling.
‘But I want to thank you all for your kind wishes at this indescribably painful time and ask for continued love, respect and privacy as we try to navigate this profound loss as a family.’
A cause of death is not yet known, while tributes have poured in for Jesse, who is believed to have been a father and avid DJ.
Jesse was hailed as a ‘beautiful soul’ and ‘one of life’s colourful characters’ by those who knew him.
Replying to Kenney’s post, Facebook user Sally McNally wrote: ‘The world is a little less bright without Jess. He was a beautiful soul and loved by many. Condolences to all family and friends, RIP Jess.’
And Bubs Read commented: ‘I’m utterly saddened by this Kenney. Jesse was one of life’s colourful characters, the world will be less without him. My thoughts and love remain with you and the family through this dreadful time.’
Kenney, fathered six children from two marriages, joined The Who after the death of Moon, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of the Small Faces.
Now, he runs Hurtwood Park solo club in Surrey, where he hosts events and performs as part of his band The Jones Gang.
The group sometimes has guest appearances, including The Faces frontman Sir Rod Stewart.
