Howard Jones

Howard Jones is a British pop singer known for his keyboard-laden dance/pop songs that were bright and lively in the mid-1980s.

Pop Singer

February 23, 1955

70

Howard Jones, a British musician, singer, and songwriter, gained fame in the 1980s for his synthpop and new wave hits. Some of his most well-known songs include “What Is Love,” “New Song,” and “No One Is to Blame.” With over 8 million albums sold worldwide, Jones’ debut album, “Human’s Lib,” reached number one in the UK. He has collaborated with artists such as Phil Collins and Nik Kershaw and produced other notable works like “Like to Get to Know You Well,” “The Prisoner,” and “Things Can Only Get Better.” As a practicing Buddhist, Jones incorporates Buddhist principles into his songwriting and has been involved in humanitarian efforts, including organizing the multi-artist charity album “A Very Special Christmas.” In 2023, he released the anthology album “Celebrate It Together: The Very Best of Howard Jones 1983-2023.” Jones achieved an impressive eight Top 40 singles during the mid-1980s, creating vibrant and lively keyboard-laden dance/pop songs.