Jimmy Jones (singer)

Jimmy Jones
Jones in the 1960s
Background information
Born
James Jones

(1930-06-02)June 2, 1930
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 2012(2012-08-02) (aged 82)
Aberdeen, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresPop
Rock and roll
R&B
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1954–2012
LabelsCub, Ro-Jac, Vee-Jay, Roulette, Parkway, Bell (US)
MGM (UK)

James Jones (June 2, 1930 – August 2, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager. His biggest hits were "Handy Man" (1959) and "Good Timin'" (1960). According to Allmusic journalist Steve Huey, Jones sang "in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke."

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