Tom Jones
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Tom Jones
Summary
Tom Jones is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pontypridd[2]. He was born on June 7, 1940[3]. He worked as a singer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,683 views/month, #2,089 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Tom Jones was born in Pontypridd[2].
- Tom Jones was born on June 7, 1940[3].
- A child of Tom Jones was Jonathan Berkery[6].
- A child of Tom Jones was Mark Woodward[7].
- Tom Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
- Tom Jones worked as a singer[4].
- Tom Jones's field of work was singing[9].
- Tom Jones received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10].
- Tom Jones received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[11].
- Tom Jones received the Knight Bachelor[12].
- Tom Jones received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
- Tom Jones is recorded as male[14].
- Tom Jones's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- Tom Jones's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[16].
- Tom Jones's genre is pop music[17].
- Tom Jones's genre is rhythm and blues[18].
- Tom Jones's genre is blues[19].
- Tom Jones's genre is blue-eyed soul[20].
- Tom Jones's genre is country music[21].
- Tom Jones's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[22].
- Tom Jones's record label is recorded as Decca[23].
- Tom Jones's record label is recorded as Epic Records[24].
- Tom Jones's record label is recorded as Island Records[25].
- Tom Jones's discography is recorded as Tom Jones discography[26].
- Tom Jones's Commons category is recorded as Tom Jones (singer)[27].
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Origins and Family
Tom Jones's place of birth was Pontypridd[2]. He was born on June 7, 1940[3].
Career and Affiliations
Tom Jones worked as a singer[4]. His field of work was singing[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Grammy Award for Best New Artist[11], a class of award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1959[32]; Knight Bachelor[12], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13], a commemorative plaque[36], in United States[37].
Personal Life
Children include Jonathan Berkery[6] and Mark Woodward[7].
Why It Matters
Tom Jones ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,683 views/month, #2,089 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Panic! at the Disco[40], a musical group[41], founded in 2005[42] and Tony Del Monaco[43], a singer[44], 1935–1993[45], of Italy[46].
FAQs
Where was Tom Jones born?
Tom Jones was born in Pontypridd[2].
What did Tom Jones do for work?
Tom Jones worked as singer[4].
What awards did Tom Jones receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], Grammy Award for Best New Artist[11], Knight Bachelor[12], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[13].
Who did Tom Jones influence?
Tom Jones has been cited as an influence by Panic! at the Disco[40] and Tony Del Monaco[43].