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Howard Jones

Southampton, Hampshire, England

 

Information


  • • Real Name: - John Howard Jones
  • • Born: - 23rd February 1955
  • • Hometown: - Southampton, Hampshire, England
  • • Nationality: - English
  • • Years Active: - 1982-present
  • • Genre(s): - Synth-Pop • New Wave
  • • Label(s): - Elektra • East West
  • • Associated Acts: - N/A
  • • Website: - howardjones.com

Biography


John Howard Jones (born 23 February 1955) is a British musician, singer and songwriter. He had ten top 40 hit singles in the UK between 1983 and 1986; six of those 10 singles reached the top ten, including "What Is Love?", "New Song", and "Things Can Only Get Better".

His 1984 album Human's Lib reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. Around the world, Jones had 15 top 40 hit singles between 1983 and 1992. The 1986 hit single "No One Is to Blame" reached No. 4 on the US charts. Four others placed in the US top 20.

Jones is associated with the 1980s Second British Invasion of the US. He has been described by AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine as "one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth-pop." He performed at the historic Live Aid concert in 1985.

 

 

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Videos


"New Song" is the debut single by musician Howard Jones, The single reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.

New Song

"What Is Love?" is a single by musician Howard Jones, from the album Human's Lib, it reached no. 2 in the UK Singles Chart.

What Is Love

"Who Will You Run To" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart. It was composed by Diane Warren and released as a single.

Pearl In The Shell

"Like to Get to Know You Well" is a song by the English musician Howard Jones released as a single in 1984.

Like To Get To Know You Well

"Things Can Only Get Better" was released as the first single from Howard Jones' 1985 album Dream into Action.

Things Can Only Get Better

"Who Will You Run To" is a song recorded by American rock band Heart. It was composed by Diane Warren and released as a single.

No One Is To Blame

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