Ronnie Jones (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ronald Hugo Jones
Background information
Birth name	Ronald Hugo Jones
Born	(1937-09-14) 14 September 1937 (age 88) Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Genres	R&B Blues Disco
Occupation(s)	Singer DJ TV Host
Years active	1961-present

Ronald Hugo Jones was born on September 14, 1937, in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. He is an American singer who lives in Italy and is famous for his R&B, blues, and disco music.

Ronnie Jones's Music Journey

Starting in Europe

Ronnie Jones first came to Europe while serving in the United States Air Force. He began his music career in England. There, he joined a band called Blues Incorporated. This group included famous musicians like Alexis Korner and Ginger Baker. Later, he formed another band called The Nightimers with John McLaughlin.

Moving to Italy and Big Hits

After his time in England, Ronnie moved to Italy. He joined the cast of the musical Hair. He also performed with other artists, including Claudja Barry and Cooper Terry. In 1976, he had a big hit song in Italy called Funky Bump.

TV Host and DJ Work

During the 1970s and 1980s, Ronnie Jones was not just a singer. He also worked as a DJ and a TV host for Italian networks like RAI and Radio 105 Network. From 1980 to 1985, he hosted a popular TV show called Popcorn. The theme song for this show, "Video Games", became a hit, reaching number 28 on the Italian music charts.

Later Career and Collaborations

In 1988, Ronnie wrote a song called Bambino Io, Bambino Tu for the Italian singer Zucchero. Ronnie Jones has lived in Italy since 1979. He still performs regularly with his band, The Soul Syndicate, touring and sharing his music with fans.

Ronnie Jones's Music Albums and Singles

Albums Released by Ronnie Jones

Here are some of the albums Ronnie Jones has released:

Singles by Ronnie Jones

These are some of the single songs Ronnie Jones has released: