I heard the Bloc Party record Japan before it came out in the UK as they are on the V2 record label. I think it has a great vibe and has great songs. I also think the Kings of Leon are right up my street.

Jones is known for his preference of wearing vintage clothing and owns at least twenty leather jackets. Both of his parents worked in factories however his father also found time to coach youth football and pursue his own singing career. According to Stuart "I kept pluggin' away.

As a lyricist Jones is influenced by Neil Young Bob Dylan and Otis Redding. Kelly Jones (born 3 June 1974) is a Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist and the lead singer of the band Stereophonics.