Grace Jones
Grace Jones is a Jamaican-American model, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress known for her pioneering work in pop music.
Pop Singer
May 19, 1948
Taurus
76
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Grace Jones, a Jamaican-American singer, actress, and model, is renowned for her distinctive androgynous appearance and powerful vocals. She rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s with popular songs such as “Pull Up to the Bumper” and “Slave to the Rhythm.” Jones has also appeared in films like “Conan the Destroyer” and “A View to a Kill.” Her remarkable accomplishments include performance art shows, a thriving fashion modeling career, and being inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Jones has been a trailblazer in the pop music industry, boasting a career that spans multiple decades.
An intriguing aspect of Grace Jones’ career is that her first single, “I Need a Man” (1975), was an exuberant mid-70s Eurodisco track with lyrics tailored for the dancefloors of gay clubs.
