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From bestselling biographer Sean Smith comes the fascinating and tumultuous true story behind Sir Tom Jones, the nation’s treasure, sage of The Voice and living music legend.Celebrating his 75th birthday this year, Tom Jones’ life has been an unforgettable rollercoaster ride. From starting out in a little Welsh mining town where he married his sweetheart at just 16, who could have known that seven years later he would go on to become a major musical hit that would propel him to Bel Air? Through intimate interviews, Smith uncovers all this and more, including the years Tom spent as little more than a Vegas lounge singer, before being rediscovered in the late ‘80s and becoming a maestro on the music scene once again.As revealing as it is entertaining, this is the definitive story of a great talent who is showing no signs of slowing down.
Sean Smith chronicles the extraordinary life of Sir Tom Jones, from his humble Welsh beginnings to global superstardom. The biography details Jones's early life in a mining town, his teenage marriage, and his rapid ascent to musical fame that led him to Bel Air. It explores his periods as a Vegas lounge singer and his significant rediscovery in the late 1980s, which re-established him as a prominent figure in the music industry. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and entertaining account of the legendary performer's career and personal journey.
This biography by Sean Smith offers a comprehensive look at the life of Sir Tom Jones, a celebrated figure in the music industry. The book is described as both revealing and entertaining, drawing on intimate interviews to capture the tumultuous journey of the Welsh singer. It covers his early life, his rise to fame, periods of lesser recognition, and his successful comeback, presenting it as the definitive account of his career. The narrative highlights his status as a national treasure and a living music legend.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2015-03-12
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
000810445X
ISBN-13:
9780008104450
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