Tom Jones (singer)
Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He has won Grammy Awards and is particularly noted for his powerful voice. Jones 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.
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Birth name | Thomas John Woodward |
Also known as | Tom Jones |
Born | Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales | 7 June 1940
Genres | Pop, rock, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | Columbia, Decca, Epic, Jive, Island, V2, S-Curve |
Website | www |
Early life
He was born at 57, Kingsland Terrace, Treforest, Pontypridd, South Wales.