Tom Jones (singer)
Tom Jones | |
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.jpg) Jones at The Queen's Birthday Party in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas John Woodward |
| Born | 7 June 1940 Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Sir Thomas John Woodward OBE (born 7 June 1940), known professionally as Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer.[1] He has won Grammy Awards. Jones is particularly noted for his powerful voice.[2] He released his first album Along Came Jones in 1965. He has released thirty-nine studio albums since then. He released his most recent album Spirit in the Room in 2012.
Early life[change | change source]
He was born at 57, Kingsland Terrace, Treforest, Pontypridd, South Wales.
Personal life[change | change source]
Jones was married to Linda from 1957 until she died of cancer in 2016. He has a son (born 1957) by Linda. He has a son (born 1988) by another woman.
Other websites[change | change source]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Tom Jones Biography". Contactmusic.com Ltd. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Tom Jones biography part one". BBC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
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