Tom Jones

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Full Name: Thomas John Woodward
Profession: Singer

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Biography: One of the most popular vocalists and hit makers of the last five decades, Jones rose from a pub singer to a Las Vegas headliner, winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966.

Some notable songs from the early stage of his career include "It's Not Unusual", "Green, Green Grass of Home", "Delilah" and "She's A Lady

A resurgence in popularity the late 1980s was sparked by a cover version of Prince's "Kiss" in collaboration with the British band Art of Noise. This led to a series of recordings pairing him with contemporary performers throughout the 1990s.

In the 2010's, yet another resurgence came though his involvement as a coach in the television singing competition "The Voice UK", beginning in 2012. He also released a trio of well regarded gritty albums.

Born: June 7, 1940
Birthplace: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
Age: 84 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini

Married Life

1957-03-02 Welsh laborer Tom Woodward (later known as singer Tom Jones) (16) weds high school girlfriend Linda Trenchard (16), until her death in 2016

Historical Events

1966-03-15 8th Grammy Awards: "Taste of Honey", Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra & Barbra Streisand win
1969-02-07 "This Is Tom Jones" debuts on ABC TV
1971-03-25 Tom Jones' cover version of Paul Anka's "She's a Lady" goes gold
1992-06-26 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Shakespear's Sister, and Youssou N'Dour headline; other performers include Lou Reed, Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Joan Armatrading, Richard Thompson, Billy Bragg, Television, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band
1993-03-02 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, James Taylor, Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, George Michael, and Herb Alpert
2000-04-13 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, Gladys Knight, Percy Sledge, Tom Jones, Martha Reeves, Macy Gray, Sam Moore, and The Impressions
2002-06-03 "The Party at the Palace" concert commemorating Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee held at Buckingham Palace Garden in London; performers include: Queen, Annie Lennox, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones; The Corrs; Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, and Paul McCartney, among others
2009-06-24 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, and Blur headline; other performers include Fleet Foxes, Tom Jones, Spinal Tap, Lady Gaga, and The Script
2023-04-29 Country singer Willie Nelson hosts first of two-night 90th birthday concerts for himself at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California; guest performers include Lyle Lovett; Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, George Strait; Rosanne Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones, Chris Stapleton, Beck, Edie Brickell, Tom Jones, and Ziggy Marley, among others