Jimmy Jones (singer)
American singer-songwriter (1930–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Jones (June 2, 1930[1] – August 2, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager.[2] According to Allmusic journalist Steve Huey, "best known for his 1960 R&B smash 'Handy Man', Jones sang in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke."[2]
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Birth name | James Jones |
Born | (1930-06-02)June 2, 1930 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 2012(2012-08-02) (aged 82) Aberdeen, North Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Pop Rock and roll R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1954–2012 |
Labels | Cub, Ro-Jac, Vee-Jay, Roulette, Parkway, Bell (US) MGM (UK) |
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