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Welsh national treasure and underwear magnet
Born Thomas John Woodward in Pontypridd, Wales in 1940, Sir Tom Jones OBE is the owner one of music's most famous voices. The son of a miner and homemaker who grew up singing at school and for family gatherings, he went on to record music that’s traversed many genres as well as appealed to people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.
Jones quit school at the age of 16 and did odd jobs like selling vacuums door to door to earn money. Married and a father by the age of 17, he also sang at night in dance halls and clubs around South Wales before catching the ear of a London-based manager who got him signed with Decca Records.
Jones’ first single, 1964’s Chills And Fever, did not perform well while his second single, 1965’s It’s Not Unusual, surprised everyone. The song not only entered the UK singles chart upon release, but climbed to No.1 within a month and landed him an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, a popular US late-night TV talk programme.
In 1966, Jones released a cover of the country song Green, Green Grass Of Home, which became a No.1 hit in the UK. Throughout the mid to late ’60s, he also scored a slew hit singles with Once Upon A Time, With These Hands, What’s New Pussycat?, Thunderball, Detroit City, I'll Never Fall In Love, I'm Coming Home, Delilah, Help Yourself, Love Me Tonight and Without Love (There Is Nothing).
With a baritone voice and delivery ranging from husky to smooth, his singing style was inspired by artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley and Little Richard and his sound was heavily influenced by American R&B, soul and rock.
In 1971, Jones released the massive hit She's A Lady, and during the remainder of the ’70s established himself as a major draw headlining showrooms on the Las Vegas Strip. In this decade, he also launched his own label, MAM Records, with manager and songwriter Gordon Mills.
The ’80s saw Jones try his hand at country music. Although nine of his songs broke into the US country top 40 chart, he failed to attract UK listeners until releasing the 1987 single A Boy From Nowhere, which peaked at No.2. His cover of Prince’s Kiss with Art Of Noise was also a No.5-charting hit and led him to win an MTV Video Music Award for Breakthrough Video. In 1989, Jones received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The ’90s saw Jones re-invent himself once again. Following his successful first appearance at Glastonbury in 1992, he popped up as himself on an episode of the animated sitcom The Simpsons entitled Marge Gets A Job. Plus he released the hit song If I Only Knew in 1994 and recorded a cover of You Can Leave Your Hat On for the soundtrack of the film The Full Monty.
Jones’ 1999 album Reload featuring cover duets with the likes of The Cardigans, Van Morrison, Stereophonics, Robbie Williams and Natalie Imbruglia went to No.1 in the UK and became the biggest-selling record of his then 35-year career. Its No.3-charting single Sex Bomb performed with German DJ and record producer Mousse T was a smash hit across Europe and the US too.
Since the millennium, Jones has remained a vital recording and performing artist. He teamed up with Jools Holland in 2004 for the roots rock album Tom Jones & Jools Holland, was honoured by the Queen with knighthood in 2006, self-penned the album 24 Hours in 2008, began appearing on prime time TV as a coach on The Voice in 2012 and performed at the MCG in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final alongside Ed Sheeran. He also got some of the best reviews of his career for the three albums he released during the 2010s: Praise & Blame, Spirit In The Room and Long Lost Suitcase.
Among the many accolades across his long career, Jones has received two BRIT Awards for Best Male and Outstanding Contribution to Music, a Hitmaker Award from the US Songwriters Hall of Fame and a GQ Award for Legend of the Year.
Jones’ 15th studio album Surrounded By Time arrived in April 2021. As with his past three hugely acclaimed collections, this one was recorded with producer Ethan Johns (Laura Marling, Paolo Nutini, Kings Of Leon). In 2023, Jones announced his Ages & Stages tour for that winter, including a show at London's O2.
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It was absolutely ridiculous on Saturday, after 7pm nowhere was the concert 8pm still no! I'm not paid with this 8:15 left from markeaton park my parents ! I know is a Nobel name of Tom jones but with that all respect but that to do with a fun
A really well organised event and great atmosphere! Tom Jones was outstanding and faultless performance. Supporting acts very good too but think Gabrielle had problems with her acoustics maybe as not very clear! Hope more performances will be held in Derby!
Top event Gabrielle & Tom Jones were superb, the venue was great & plenty of bars ,toilets , food places, only down side was the lager available was poor & expensive
The concert was fantastic and Tom Jones was amazing. What spoilt it was the inconsiderate people stood in front of us with no regard of whether we could see or not. Next time we go to a concert at The Halifax Piece Hall, we'll book VIP. Also, if you take young children please be responsible for their care, don't leave them to run amok! Most unfair on others.
I feel so lucky to have been at the Tom Jones concert the legend that he is! great atmosphere great sound great voice!!!
The music event itself was fab. The acts were excellent. Tom was amazing Good choice of food at reasonable price Bar prices were very very expensive which was the only negative
Tom was excellent! His voice was amazing! He is super.
What can be said about Tom Jones, having loved his amazing voice for many years I can honestly say that of all performers I've ever seen live, this has to have been one of the most memorable evenings I've experienced. I went from crying to smiling and singing my heart out. Thank you Sir Tom, a true legend 💕
Great night .Fantastic atmosphere. Piece hall is great for all young and old Will be booking again would recommend for a great night out
4 great acts good to see a local girl performing the whole event was well organised car parking and exit at the end was great price of drinks spoilt it and more seats required in assessable area
Sir Tom Jones was awesome and organisation brilliant. Only thing that spoilt it is not being able to take in chairs etc and having to pay expensive prices for food and drink
Tom jones was absolutely amazing. 84 yrs young he would give the youngsters a run for their money. He is a true Welsh legend.❤️
Tom Jones was amazing, what a fantastic night really well organised, lovely friendly festival atmosphere. Gabrielle, Selecta and Kezia Gill also played about a forty minute slot each (all brilliant) but Sir Tom sang for almost two hours what a power house.
What a voice and what a performance , which at times was very reflective and moving. Great band and great visuals .
Having the marquee up was great just incase it did rain all acts were great venue was great and well organised .only criticism is the bar .drinks were far too expensive ! Actually a rip off plus you had to pay £1.50 for reusable plastic glasses which you could not return !
What an amazing night should do more things like this x
That was to treat my son for finishing his university degree this year. Hi admires Tom Jones and think of him as true legend. We both absolutely loved Tom Jones, Gabrielle was amazing and The Selecter were not bad either. Unfortunately we arrived late and missed Kezia performing.
Tom Jones, Gabrielle and all the backing singers and bands put on an excellent show yesterday at the Markeaton Park, Sumner Sessions in Derby. What a marvellous entertainer Tom Jones is, his voice and staying power is phenomenal. The organization of the show and all the helpfulness of staff involved with security was second to none.
Wow! What can I say about Sir Tom except Totally amazing! Especially for 84. Not a duff note and he was on stage for one and three quarter hours. Would go and see him again anytime
The line up suport group was a big suprise and Amazon. When Tom Jones came on, the roof lifted. Venue was brilliant especially the VIP area. The only downside is, my mother was in a wheelchair and there was no wheelchair access through the styles. Grass access made it very difficult to push. Otherwise, very enjoyable evening. Oh, a mortgage is need for beverage and food..
