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Last updated on: January 9, 2025
Booker T. Jones was born November 12th, 1944 in Memphis Tennessee and quickly made an impactful mark in soul and R&B music as the frontman for Booker T. & the M.G.’s. As their iconic hit “Green Onions,” co-written by 18-year-old Booker T. himself remains timeless and remains an anthem from this era.
Jones was an early musical prodigy who quickly learned a variety of instruments as a child – piano and saxophone among them. By 16, he had started recording at Satellite Records – later known as Stax Records – his band Booker T. & the M.G. had not only created their own hits such as “Soul Limbo” and “Time Is Tight”, but they were also often hired to back legends like Otis Redding, Sam & Dave as symbols of racial harmony during civil rights movements.
Jones has also become renowned for his songwriting efforts, contributing to such soul classics as Otis Redding’s “I Love You More Than Words Can Say” and Albert King’s “Born Under a Bad Sign.” As a testament to his talents and contributions, his efforts have earned multiple Grammy Awards as well as an honorary doctorate degree.
Booker T. Jones remains an active and evolving artist, even today. His 2019 memoir Time Is Tight: My Life, Note by Note offers an intimate view into his life and career – be it producing, performing, or sharing his story; Booker T. Jones continues to have an undeniable impact on music!
As of January 2025, Booker T Jones’s age is 80 years and 2 months old. His estimated net worth is $3 million, and he is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm or 1.73 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Booker Taliaferro Jones Jr.
Nickname
Booker T
Profession
Musician, Record Producer, Songwriter.
Career
Debut
Album – Evergreen (1974)
Film – Uptight (1968)
Best Known for
The Frontman of the band Booker T. & The MG’s
Genres
Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Electric blues, Instrumental rock.
Instruments
Keyboards, oboe, saxophone, trombone, guitar,r double bass, and vocals.
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
November 12, 1944
Age
As of today, Booker T is 80 years, 2 months, and 9 days old.
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius.
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee
Residence
Memphis
School / College / University
Booker T. Jones developed his craft at Booker T. Washington High School – mastering instruments like saxophone, oboe, and keyboards while leading the school band. Following early success with Stax Records he studied music theory and harmony at Indiana University before going back home again for further training at Indiana State. Indiana honored Booker with an honorary doctorate honoring him for his lasting impact on music in 2012.
Religion
Christianity.
Race / Ethnicity
African American
Hobbies
Booker enjoys exploring sounds on organ, piano, saxophone, and guitar; with a particular passion for Hammond B3. Composing original music has long been part of his life as is writing (Timing Is Tight is a testament to this passion) while diving deep into music theory broadens his artistic horizons even further.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 8″
- In Centimeters – 173
- In meters – 1.73
Weight
- In kilograms – 74 kg
- In Pounds – 154 lbs
Shoe size
11 (US)
Eye color
Black.
Hair Color
Black.
Family
Wife
Nanine Warhurst (1985-Present)
Priscilla Coolidge (1969-1979)
Father
Booker T. Jones Sr.
Mother
His mother’s name is not known.
Siblings
Jim Stewart
Children
Teddy Jones (son)
Teddy, the son of Booker T. Jones and Nanine, pursued his studies in cultural anthropology at UC Berkeley before following in his father’s footsteps to become a musician.
On the personal front, Teddy is married to Jordan Charpentier, and the couple shares a son named Russell, completing their happy family.
Olivia Jones (Daughter)
Olivia is the daughter of Booker T and wife Nanine. She is an MBA graduate from UCLA Anderson School of Management. Now she runs a company called 118 West Management.
Since 2016 she has been married to Desh DeSoto and together they have 2 kids named Dylan and Ava. Currently, they are living in Los Angeles, California.
Cicely Jones (daughter)
Cicely was born to Booker T and Nanine. She lives a very private life.
Matthew Long (Step-son)
Matthew works at Rincon Consultants, Inc. More details about him is not known.
Brian Long (step-son)
Brian lives in Los Angeles with wife Megan and son. He is a very private person.
Michael Long (step-son)
Lonnie Jones (daughter)
Booker T Jones III (son) (Guitarist)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Nanine Warhurst
Marriage Date
18 June 1985 – Nanine Warhurst
In 1969 – Priscilla Coolidge
Affairs or dating history
Priscilla Coolidge (1969-1979)
Nanine Warhurst (1985-Present)
Booker T. Jones has been happily married to Nanine Warhurst since June 18, 1985. Together, they share a blended family of three children. Before they meet Brian has 2 kids from his previous relationship and Nanine has 3 sons from her previous marriage. After marriage to Nanine Booker adopted Nanine’s 3 sons as his own.
Net worth 2025
$3 million
As of January 2025, it’s estimated that Booker T Jones has a net worth of about $3 million. He has built up his wealth and reputation through various streams of income, demonstrating his versatility and talent within the music industry. Below is a breakdown of how much Booker has made from various avenues:
1. Live Performance and Touring
Jones earned much of his income through performing and touring with Booker T. & the M.G.’s. His concerts in particular during their peak in the 1960s and 70s attracted large audiences and generated substantial revenue; even today he continues performing and drawing fans of soul and R&B music; though exact figures cannot be ascertained for successful musicians from his era who often earned thousands per show during tours.
Can you imagine being paid to travel the world and play music that people of all generations adore? That is Booker T’s life on stage!
2. Songwriting and Royalties
Booker T. Jones has created timeless hits like “Green Onions”, “Time Is Tight”, and “Hip Hug-Her,” that generate royalties every time they are streamed, played on radio broadcasts or used in films or commercials – “Green Onions” is no exception – having been featured in multiple movies, TV shows, commercials generating ongoing royalty income.
Estimated Earnings: It is estimated that “Green Onions” has earned between $1,000-$5,000 annually just in licensing and streaming royalties alone; over time it likely generated millions in royalties altogether.
3. Record Production
Jones expanded his career by producing albums for other artists such as Willie Nelson (Stardust). Producers typically earn either a percentage of an album’s sales or a flat fee – for instance:
Producing albums during the 1970s and 80s could bring in anything between $20,000-$50K per release, so with his albums’ success Jones likely earned well into six figures over time.
Relatable Highlight: Producing music can be like being the captain of an ocean liner: leading other artists towards success while simultaneously reaping your own rewards.
Before becoming a star, Jones worked as a session musician at Stax Records, playing alongside legendary artists like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. At that time, session musicians typically earned between $500 to $1,000 per session; his early work established the basis for his subsequent success within the music industry.
5. Book Sales
In 2019, Booker T. released his memoir Time Is Tight: My Life, Note by Note and likely sold tens of thousands copies at $20 cover price; after publisher deductions he probably made $2-$5 per book sold (assuming 50k books sold, that could mean 100K to 250K earned!). His earnings could range between $100,000-$250,000 depending on whether his memoir sold 50,000 copies total or not.
Writing a memoir can be like sharing your life story while getting paid to do it, which makes for a pretty cool deal!
6. Awards and Honors
Although these recognitions don’t directly bring in income, awards such as Grammys or an honorary doctorate from Indiana University add a boost to Jones’s standing, enabling him to command higher fees for performances, appearances, or collaborations.
