Cult rocker MICKIE JONES has died following a long battle with liver cancer.

Jones passed away “peacefully and beautifully” on Saturday (05Sep09) in San Dimas, California, according to his family.

The star was best known as the original bassist and founding member of 1970s band Angel.

Prior to his time in the group, he played with rockers BUX, which included his fellow Angel guitarist Punky Meadows.

After leaving Angel, Jones formed Los Angeles band Empire and sang lead vocals.

Later in his life, Jones became interested in film production and worked in the movie industry.