Jill jones biography

American singer and songwriter (born 1962)

For other people named Jill Jones, see Jill Jones.

Musical artist

Jill Jones (born July 11, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, who performed as a backing vocalist for Teena Marie and Prince in the 1980s.

She is best known for her various collaborative works with Prince in the 1980s and 1990s, including her self-titled debut album in 1987. Since 2001, she has released three acoustic and dance albums, with her most recent being 2016's I Am.

Overview

Jones was born in Lebanon, Ohio on July 11, 1962. Her mother, a fashion model, is of African American heritage, and her father, a jazz drummer, is Italian.^[1] Jones was raised mostly by her grandparents, until relocating to Los Angeles when her mother remarried.^[1] She began a singing career at age 15 as a backup vocalist for Teena Marie, whom her mother managed.

Early music career

Jones performed as backing vocalist on a number