Gloria Jones

Gloria Jones
Jones in 2014
Jones in 2014
Background information
Birth nameGloria Richetta Jones
Also known asLaVerne Ware
Born (1945-10-19) October 19, 1945 (age 79)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • tambourine
Years active1960–
Labels

Gloria Richetta Jones (born October 19, 1945) is an American singer and songwriter who first found success in the United Kingdom, being recognized there as "The Queen of Northern Soul".[1] She recorded the 1965 hit song "Tainted Love" and has worked in multiple genres as a Motown songwriter and recording artist, backing vocalist, and as a performer in musicals such as Hair. In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex. She and Bolan were also in a committed romantic relationship and had a son together.

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