Sharon Jones

For other people named Sharon Jones, see Sharon Jones (disambiguation).

Sharon Jones
Sharon Jones performing at Pori Jazz in 2010
Jones performing at Pori Jazz in 2010
Background information
Birth nameSharon Lafaye Jones
Also known asLafaye Jones
Born(1956-05-04)May 4, 1956
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 2016(2016-11-18) (aged 60)
Cooperstown, New York, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–2016
LabelsDaptone
Formerly ofSharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
WebsiteOfficial website

Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life,[3] releasing her first record when she was 40 years old.[4] In 2014, Jones was nominated for her first Grammy, in the category Best R&B Album, for Give the People What They Want.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Sharon Jones of retro-soul band the Dap-Kings dies at 60". BBC News. November 19, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ Ryzik, Melena (April 23, 2010). "Music: Playlists. Sharon Jones and Neal Sugarman. From Jameson to Fela Kuti, Preshow Rites of a Soul Band". New York Times. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  3. ^ Dacks, David (March 25, 2010). "Sharon Jones Keeps It Real". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  4. ^ Kumeh, Titania (April 19, 2011). "Dap Queen Sharon Jones". Mother Jones. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Nominee: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings". Grammy Award. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  6. ^ Peterson, Quinn (February 3, 2015). "Soultress Sharon Jones Speaks on 2015 Grammy Nomination". Life + Times. Retrieved September 15, 2015.