Gloria Jones: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gloria Richetta Jones (born October 19, 1945) is an American singer and songwriter who first found success in the United Kingdom, being recognized there as "The Queen of Northern Soul". She recorded the 1965 hit song "Tainted Love" and has worked in multiple genres as a Motown songwriter and recording artist, backing vocalist, and as a performer in musicals such as Hair. In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex. She and Bolan were also in a relationship and had a son together.
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- Full name: Gloria Jones
- Born: 1945-10-19
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q270546
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Who is Gloria Jones?
Gloria Richetta Jones (born October 19, 1945) is an American singer and songwriter who first found success in the United Kingdom, being recognized there as "The Queen of Northern Soul".
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Gloria Jones is United States.
When was Gloria Jones born?
Gloria Jones was born on 1945-10-19.
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