TOM JONES

Born as Thomas John Woodward, Tom Jones got his name changed after his manager, Gordon Mills, decided to change it based on the hit 1963 movie with the same name. His first recording, It’s Not Unusual, was a huge success. It conquered different music charts in the UK and the US, earning him his first Grammy Award.

With his fame, he had his own musical variety show, This is Tom Jones, which turned to be a hit, not just in the US and UK but also in Canada. He also tried his luck on doing a musical movie with The Special London Bridge Special. From the 1960s to 1970s, he frequented the US to perform across the country. In 2006, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him for his contribution to music – a credit like no other. Today, Jones remains active in the industry.