The Johnnys became one of Australia's hardest-working bands, recording a debut album with producer Ross Wilson. Spencer formed the Beasts of Bourbon in 1983 as a side project and achieved fame and notoriety in Australia and overseas. He remained one of a handful of constant members of a constantly changing line-up.

Jones issued his first solo album on Redeye in 1994 and went on to produce an amazing body of work.

When news broke of his illness, musicians around Australia organised benefit shows. News that his condition was terminal sparked similar fundraisers  earlier this year. Spencer's last public appearance was at a benefit show for his late Beasts bandmate Brian Henry Hooper in Melbourne on April 13. He went on to play a guest spot with Kid Congo on May 12. 

We'll post details of the funeral when they become available.