Kelly Jones facts for kids
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Kelly Jones
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Jones at the Tsunami Relief Cardiff charity concert, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 2005
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| Born | 3 June 1974 Cwmaman, Wales
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jakki Healy
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| Partner(s) | Rebecca Walters (2003–2007) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Labels | Stylus Records |
Kelly Jones is a talented Welsh musician, born on June 3, 1974. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the popular rock band Stereophonics, which he helped start.
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Kelly's Early Life and Music Journey
Kelly Jones grew up in a small Welsh village called Cwmaman. He was the youngest of three boys. His parents, Beryl and Arwyn Jones, worked in factories.
Kelly's father, Arwyn, was also a singer. He even had a record deal and supported famous artists like Roy Orbison. This early exposure to music likely inspired Kelly.
As a young person, Kelly was interested in sports. He competed in boxing and played football for his county. He became friends with his neighbors, Stuart Cable and Richard Jones. In 1992, they formed a band together.
Kelly also had a talent for writing. He studied film and thought about becoming a scriptwriter. However, he soon focused on music. He used his storytelling skills to write lyrics for his band's original songs. Their first album, Word Gets Around, released in 1997, included songs about his own life.
Kelly Jones' Music Career
In 1996, Kelly's band, Stereophonics, signed with V2 Records, a new label started by Richard Branson. Their first album, Word Gets Around, became very popular. It reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. The band toured a lot, even opening for the Welsh band Manic Street Preachers.
In January 2005, Kelly performed a solo show at the Tsunami Relief Cardiff charity concert. This event took place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Other Music Projects
In 2007, Kelly Jones released his first solo album, Only the Names Have Been Changed. It was a special limited edition and quickly became number 1 on the iTunes download chart. Kelly explained that he started writing these songs while working on a Stereophonics album. He said, "It's strange how little things can make big things happen."
More recently, in 2023, Kelly started a new band called Far from Saints. He formed this group with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from the American band the Wind and the Wave. Far from Saints released their first album, Far from Saints, in 2023.
Musical Style and Influences
Kelly Jones is inspired by many famous musicians. Some of his influences include Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and the Sex Pistols.
He is known for his unique, rough voice. People have described it as "raspy," and it has received both praise and criticism.
Kelly's Personal Life
Kelly Jones has four children. He has two children with Rebecca Walters. Later, he married MTV journalist Jakki Healy, and they also have two children together.
Kelly has always been a big fan of Leeds United Football Club. His older brothers, Kevin and Lee, first got him interested in the team when he was a child.
Discography
Studio Albums
| Title | Year |
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| Only the Names Have Been Changed | 2007 |
| Inevitable Incredible | 2024 |
Live Albums
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| Don't Let the Devil Take Another Day | 2020 | 8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Kelly Jones para niños
