Reagan Jones | |
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 Reagan Jones performing with Iris, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Reagan Jones |
| Also known as | RJ |
| Born | March 2, 1973 Lufkin, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Electropop, indietronica |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1993-2021 |
| Formerly of | Iris |
Reagan Jones (born March 2, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of synthpop band Iris. Jones formed Iris with Matt Morris in 1993, and remained the original vocalist for the band until its disbandment in 2021.[1]
His influences include Depeche Mode, New Order, Idlewild, Imogen Heap, Coldplay, The Killers, Glenn Phillips, Guy Chadwick, and R.E.M., among others.[2] Jones is a practicing Christian[3] and environmentalist.[4]
- ^ Carlsson, Johan (September 18, 2021). "American synthpop duo Iris confirms split". Release Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Electric Diary interview with Iris". Electric-diary.com.
- ^ Kennedy, Jeremy (December 21, 2012), A New Wave Noel: Eighties music pop stars celebrate Christmas, Examiner.com
- ^ Vanvlasselaer, Jurgen (February 17, 2014). "Iris interview". Peek a Boo Music Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2014.