Joe Jones (singer)

Joseph Charles Jones (August 12, 1926 – November 27, 2005) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger, who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Jones is also generally credited with discovering the Dixie Cups. He also worked with B.B. King. As a singer, Jones had his biggest hit in the form of the Top Five 1960 R&B hit "You Talk Too Much", which also reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Joe Jones
Birth nameJoseph Charles Jones
Born(1926-08-12)August 12, 1926
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedNovember 27, 2005(2005-11-27) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, arranger
LabelsCapitol, Roulette, Ric
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