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Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York. Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, releasing her first record when she was 40 years old.
Nov 19, 2016 · The Grammy-nominated vocalist died of pancreatic cancer in 2016 after a long and successful career. She was known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and influence from James Brown.
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Nov 19, 2016 · Soul singer Sharon Jones, lead singer of the group The Dap-Kings, has died, her publicist announced late Friday. She was 60. Music Interviews. 'No Music, No Headphones': Sharon Jones On Getting...
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Nov 19, 2016 · Sharon Jones, a powerhouse soul singer with a gritty voice, fast feet and indomitable energy, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60. Her death was confirmed by Judy Miller Silverman, her...
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Nov 18, 2016 · Sharon Jones, the lead singer of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, passed away today after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. According to a statement released on her social media channels,...
Nov 19, 2016 · Sharon Jones was a Brooklyn-based artist who rose to fame with her retro-soul sound and electrifying live shows. She battled pancreatic cancer and released six albums with the Dap-Kings, a label she co-founded with Gabriel Roth.
Nov 23, 2016 · We're going to remember soul singer Sharon Jones, who died last Friday of pancreatic cancer. We have two interviews to play for you. Sharon Jones has been called the female James Brown. She...