Joe Jones (singer) facts for kids
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Joe Jones
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| Birth name | Joseph Charles Jones |
| Born | August 12, 1926 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | November 27, 2005 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, arranger |
| Labels | Capitol, Roulette, Ric |
Joseph Charles Jones (born August 12, 1926 – died November 27, 2005) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, and music arranger. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Joe Jones is known for helping to discover the famous group the Dixie Cups. He also worked with the legendary blues musician B.B. King. As a singer, Joe Jones had his biggest song, a "hit", in 1960. It was called "You Talk Too Much". This song became very popular, reaching the top five on the R&B charts and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Joe Jones's Music Career
Joe Jones served in the U.S. Navy before he became famous. While in the Navy, he played piano in a band. After his time in the Navy, he studied music at the Juilliard Conservatory of Music.
In the late 1940s, Joe Jones started his own band called Joe Jones and his Atomic Rebops. Members of his band even played on Roy Brown's hit song "Good Rocking Tonight" in 1947.
Early Recordings and Discoveries
Joe Jones later became a pianist and arranger for B.B. King. In 1954, he recorded his first solo song, "Adam Bit the Apple," with Capitol Records.
He also helped discover the music duo Shirley and Lee. He worked as their pianist. Their song "Let the Good Times Roll" became a hit in 1956.
In 1960, a song he had first recorded in 1958, "You Talk Too Much," became a big success across the country. However, his later songs were not as successful.
Songwriting and Music Rights
Joe Jones said he wrote many songs, including the well-known song "Iko Iko." There were some disagreements about who truly wrote "Iko Iko." It was later decided that the true writers were the Dixie Cups, the band he managed. The very first recording of this song was by Sugar Boy Crawford and his Cane Cutters in 1953.
Joe Jones also recorded the original version of "California Sun" in 1961. This song later became a big hit for the Rivieras in 1963.
Later in his life, Joe Jones worked in music publishing. He worked hard to help other R&B artists get fair treatment for their music rights. In 1973, he started a company in Los Angeles, California, that made music for advertising jingles.
Later Life and Passing
Joe Jones passed away in 2005. He had complications after having heart surgery.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Jones para niños
