If you want to see one of the sexiest, global performers who got his start in the 1960's and can actually act out Shakira's Hips Don't Lie, come to the Levitt Pavilion's summer gala on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. to see the dynamic Welsh singer Tom Jones.
He was born on June 7, 1940 in Treforest, Wales and began his singing career In 1963 with his own group Tommy Scott and The Senators. After songwriter Gordon Mills became his manager in 1964, his star soared with a Decca recording contract. His second single, It's Not Unusual, began an extraordinary series of lucrative hit albums and singles including What's New Pussycat, Thunderball, Green, Green Grass of Home, Help Yourself and Delilah. His first American television appearance was on The Ed Sullivan Show. From 1969-1971, he had his own TV show This is Tom Jones which was shown in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Although his fame declined in the latter years of the 20th century, his 1999 album Reload went platinum.
Among his honors was the 1999 awarding of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth, the 2000 British Award for Best Male in the United Kingdom, the Arrigo Award for Best International Male in Spain and nomination for the NJR Award for Best International Act in France, and for the Echo Award for Best International Male in Germany. Additionally, he performed at the White House Millenium Celebration at the White House for President Bill Clinton. In 2006 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and is known as Sir Tom!
If you can't make it to the concert, feel free to stop at the Library for his music on compact disc.
