Tom Jones Biography, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Siblings, Wife, Children
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward OBE (born 7 June 1940) is a Welsh singer. His career began with a string of top 10 hits in the 1960s and he has since toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas from 1967 to 2011.
Tom Jones voice has been described by AllMusic as a “full-throated, robust baritone”. Jones’s performing range has included pop, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul, and gospel.
In 2008, the New York Times called him a “musical shapeshifter [who could] slide from soulful rasp to pop croon, with a voice as husky as it was pretty”.
He has sold over 100 million records, with 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US, including “It’s Not Unusual”, “What’s New Pussycat?”, the theme song for the James Bond film Thunderball (1965), “Green, Green Grass of Home”, “Delilah”, “She’s a Lady”, “S. ex Bomb”, and a cover of Prince’s “Kiss”.
Tom Jone’s biography
Thomas John Woodward was born at 57 Kingsland Terrace in Treforest on 7 June 1940, the son of Freda Jones (1914–2003) and coal miner Thomas Woodward (1910–1981).
He is primarily of English descent; his maternal grandfather was Welsh, his maternal grandmother was born in Wales to English parents from Somerset and Wiltshire, his English paternal grandfather was from Gloucestershire, and his English paternal grandmother was from Wiltshire.
He attended Wood Road Infants School, Wood Road Junior School, and Pontypridd Central Secondary Modern School. He began singing at an early age; he would regularly sing at family gatherings, weddings, and in his school choir.
He did not like school or sports but gained confidence through his singing talent. At the age of 12, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Many years later, he said, “I spent two years in bed recovering. It was the worst time of my life.” During this time, he could do little else but listen to music and draw.
Tom Jone’s Age
Thomas John Woodward was born at 57 Kingsland Terrace in Treforest on 7 June 1940, the son of Freda Jones (1914–2003) and coal miner Thomas Woodward (1910–1981).
Tom Jone’s Net Worth
Tom Jones’s net worth was $300 million when he died on August 12, 2023; which reflects his enduring impact on the world of music and entertainment.
From his humble beginnings in Wales to his international acclaim, Tom’s journey is a testament to his talent, resilience, and unwavering passion for his craft.
Tom Jone’s Wife
Jones was married to his high school girlfriend, Melinda Rose “Linda” Trenchard, from 2 March 1957 until her death from cancer on 10 April 2016. They were married at the age of 16 when she became pregnant; their son, Mark, was born shortly after the wedding.
Tom Jone’s Children
Jones had a son with his late wife, Melinda Trenchard. The name of their son is Mark Woodward and he was born on April 11th, 1957. He has another son named Jonathan Berkery whom he had with his ex-lover, Katherine Berkery. He was born on June 27th, 1988 and happens to be a singer.
Tom Jone’s Parents
Jones was born to Freda Jones who was born in 1914 and died in 2003 and Thomas Woodward who was born in 1910 and died in 1981. He shares the same parents with his sister, Sheila Woodward.
Tom Jone’s Siblings
Jones has a sister who goes by the name of Shelia Woodward. She was also born to Thomas Woodward and Freda Jones. Much detail is not known about her personal life at the time of filing this report.
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