Howard Jones

new wavesinger-songwriterpopsynth popsynthpopclassic pop and rock1980s new wavesynth-popnew romantic adjacentUK pop mainstream

Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the eldest of three boys. His birthplace is Southampton, England, and he spent his early years in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, and attended the Royal Grammar School. He now lives with his family in Somerset, England. When he was young, he used to give piano lessons. One of his clients was a girl named Jan Smith, who he later married. Whilst working with her, a vehicle crashed into their van, injuring Jan.

Influenced by: Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Depeche Mode

Active:
1983-present
Scene:
UK pop/new wave
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