Paul Jones (singer)

Paul Jones
Jones in 2021
Background information
Birth name	Paul Adrian Pond
Also known as	Paul Jones P.P. Jones
Born	(1942-02-24) 24 February 1942 (age 82) Portsmouth, England
Genres	Pop music, blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician, actor, radio and television presenter
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1960s–present
Member of	The Manfreds
Formerly of	Manfred Mann, The Blues Band
Website	Official website

Paul Jones (born Paul Adrian Pond, 24 February 1942)^[1] is an English singer, actor, harmonicist, radio personality and television presenter. He first came to prominence as the original lead singer and harmonicist of the rock band Manfred Mann (1962–66) with whom he had several hit records including "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (UK #1, US #1) and "Pretty Flamingo" (UK #1).

After leaving the band, Jones established a solo career and notably starred as a deified pop star in the film Privilege (1967). In 1979, he formed The Blues Band, and toured with them until their breakup in 2022.^[2] He presented The Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 for thirty-two years, from 1986 to 2018, and continues to perform alongside former Manfred Mann bandmates in The Manfreds.