Jimmy Jones (singer)
James Jones (June 2, 1930 – August 2, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager. 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."
Jimmy Jones | |
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Jones in the 1960s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Jones |
| Born | June 2, 1930 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2012 (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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