Sharon Jones

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
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocalist
Years active1996–2016
LabelsDaptone Records
WebsiteSharonJonesAndTheDapKings.com

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.

Jones died on November 18, 2016 in Cooperstown, New York of complications from pancreatic cancer, aged 60.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ @sharonjones (November 18, 2016). "We are deeply saddened to announce Sharon Jones passed away today. More details at sharonjonesandthedapkings.com" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ↑ "Big-voiced Dap-Kings soul singer Sharon Jones dies at 60". Chicago Sun-Times. November 18, 2016. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.