Howard Jones
UK
Born: 23 February 1955
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Synth Pop, New Wave, Punk/New Wave, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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Howard Jones was one of the defining figures of mid-'80s synth pop. Jones' music merged the technology-intensive sound of new wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late-'60s pop. Jones racked up a string of hits in the mid- and late '80s before he retreated into being a cult figure in the '90s. A native of Southampton, England, Jones learned how to play piano at the age of seven. By the time he was a teenager, his family had relocated to Canada, which is where he joined his first band, a progressive rock group called Warrior. Eventually,...
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