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    • Grace Beverly Jones OJ (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress. Born in Jamaica, she and her family moved to Syracuse, New York, when she was a teenager. Jones began her modelling career in New York state, then in Paris, working for fashion houses such as Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, and appearing on the covers of Elle … See more

    BornGrace Beverly Jones · 19 May 1948 · Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
    CitizenshipJamaica · United States
    Alma materOnondaga Community College
    SpouseAtila Altaunbay · (m. 1996⁠–⁠2004)
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    Biography and career

    Grace Jones was born in 1948 (though most sources say 1952) in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to Marjorie (née Williams) (1927–2017) and Robert W. Jones (1925–2008), who was a local politician and Apostolic clergyman. … See more

    Artistry and influence

    Jones' "appearance was equally divisive" as the sonic fluidity of her music - with her "striking visuals [leading] to her becoming a muse for the likes of Issey Miyake and Thierry Mugler. Her image has been described a… See more

    Personal life

    Jones's father, Bishop Robert W. Jones, was strict and their relationship was strained. According to his particular denomination's beliefs, one should only use one's singing ability to glorify God. He died on 7 May 2… See more

    Discography

    Studio albums
    • Portfolio (1977)
    • Fame (1978)
    • Muse (1979)
    • Warm Leatherette (1980)… See more

    Tours

    • A One Man Show (1981)
    • Grace in Your Face (1990)
    • Hurricane Tour (2009) See more

    Bibliography

    • Jones, Grace; Morley, Paul (2015). I'll Never Write My Memoirs. London: Simon & Schuster UK. ISBN 978-1471135217. See more

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    Grace Beverly Jones (born 19 May 1948 [1]) is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, supermodel, record producer, and actress. She was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica. She was raised by her grandparents. She released her first album, …

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    Nightclubbing is the fifth studio album by Jamaican singer Grace Jones, released on 11 May 1981 by Island Records.

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    Jun 22, 2020 · It’s difficult to describe Grace Jones without using words that have been dulled into cliché, but the revered Jamaican performer really is iconic, unique and visionary.

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    Living My Life is the sixth studio album by Jamaican singer Grace Jones, released in 1982. It was the last of three albums she recorded at the Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas.

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    Jones secured a record deal with Island Records in 1977 and found wider recognition only with her debut Island album, Portfolio. The album was recorded and mixed in Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia , and released in autumn …

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    Who was Grace Jones?
    Today, as she celebrates her 75 th birthday, we take a nostalgic look through ten outstanding moments that encapsulate the brilliance and enduring influence of Grace Jones—the visionary, who not only redefined artistry, but paved the way for generations to come. 1. A View To Kill (1985)

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    How many albums does Grace Jones have?
    Grace Jones ' discography consists of 10 studio albums, eight compilation albums and 53 singles. Jones began her recording career in 1975 with a disco song "I Need a Man" which became her first number one on Billboard ' s Hot Dance Club Songs chart two years later.

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    Where did Grace Jones grow up?
    Born in Jamaica before relocating to Syracuse, New York with her family, Grace Jones embarked on a successful career as a model in New York City and Paris. In 1977 Jones secured her first record deal resulting in a string of dance-club hits including "I Need A Man" and her acclaimed reinvention of Edith Piaf's classic "La Vie En Rose."

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    Is Grace Jones a musical trailblazer?
    She may be a style icon and all-round star. But 40 years on from her seminal LP Warm Leatherette, she should be recognised foremost as a musical trailblazer, writes Nick Levine. It’s difficult to describe Grace Jones without using words that have been dulled into cliché, but the revered Jamaican performer really is iconic, unique and visionary.

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    When did Grace Jones release Nightclubbing?
    Nightclubbing is the fifth studio album by Jamaican singer and songwriter Grace Jones, released on 11 May 1981 by Island Records.

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    Is Grace Jones an icon?
    While every bit deserved, calling Grace Jones an icon may not do enough to highlight her wild and pioneering impact.

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