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Joe Jones
American football playerJoseph Charles Jones (August 12, 1926 – November 27, 2005) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger, who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Jones is also generally credited with discovering the Dixie Cups. He also worked with B.B. King.
Aug 21, 2012 · Best remembered for the 1960 novelty smash "You Talk Too Much," New Orleans R&B singer Joe Jones later forged a career in production and publishing before becoming a galvanizing force in the...
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" California Sun " is a rock song first recorded by American rhythm and blues singer Joe Jones. Henry Glover is credited on the original 45 rpm single as the songwriter, although Roulette Records owner Morris Levy 's name sometimes incorrectly appears on re-issues.
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Jones was born in Ronkonkoma, New York in 1965 and graduated from Half Hollow Hills West High School in Dix Hills, New York in 1983. He was a four-year letter-winner at SUNY Oswego, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications in 1987 and a master's degree in counseling in 1989.He played point guard for the Lakers and currently ranks 4th i...
Jones began his coaching career serving as a guidance counselor and coach of the middle school boys basketball team at Comsewogue on Long Island. He would eventually take over as the head coach of the high school team for two years from 1993 to 1994. He joined Jay Wright's staff at Hofstra University in 1994 and moved on to Villanova University thr...
Jones' brother James is the head men's basketball coach at Yale University. Jones provided commentary for the online halftime show during the 2008 and 2009NCAA tournaments.
Joe Jones on TwitterLOS ANGELES -- Joe Jones, a musician-turned producer who sang the 1961 R&B hit “You Talk Too Much" and went on to become an independent music publisher and advocate for black artists' rights, has died. He was 79.
Philly Joe Jones, American jazz musician, one of the major percussionists of the bop era, and among the most recorded as well. He was best known for his aggressive style, fourth-beat rim taps, and unique coordination with bassist Paul Chambers when he played with the Miles Davis quintet (1955–58).
You Talk Too Much (Jones-Hall) by Joe Jones & his OrchestraTop-5 charted hit for Jones, who is also remembered for his original 1961 version of the song “Cal...
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