Jimmy Jones Musical artist

James "Jimmy" Jones (June 2, 1937 – August 2, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York while a teenager. According to Allmusic journalist Steve Huey, "best known for his 1960 R&B smash, 'Handy Man,' Jones sang in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke."

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Jimmy Jones
Alias (AKA)Jones James
Birth dateJune 02, 1937
Birth place
Birmingham Alabama
Date of deathAugust 02, 2012
Place of death
Aberdeen North Carolina

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Musical artist

Career started1954
Career ended2012
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Pop music
instrument
Human voice
record label
MGM Records
Vee-Jay Records
Cameo-Parkway Records
Roulette Records
Cub Records
Bell Records

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