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Howard Jones is a pioneering synth-pop artist known for his infectious melodies and thoughtful lyrics that defined the 1980s music scene. With timeless hits and a lasting influence on electronic music, his work continues to inspire new generations of musicians.
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Howard Jones' breakthrough hit 'New Song' was recorded in his front room using an 8-track recorder before he landed a record deal with Warner Music in 1983.
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Q:How did Howard Jones influence 1980s synth-pop artists?
A:He popularized melodic, optimistic synth music.
Jones’s positive lyrical tone and synth-driven arrangements helped shape the era’s sound. His successful blend of technology, melody, and heartfelt lyrics inspired later electronic pop musicians worldwide.
Q:Which Howard Jones Hit is one of his chart toppers?
A:'What Is Love?' released in 1983.
The single ‘What Is Love?’ became one of Jones’s biggest international hits, reflecting his philosophical lyric style and helping cement his reputation as a thoughtful yet accessible pop songwriter.
Howard Jones Fact Sheet
Born

John Howard Jones was born in Southampton, England on February 23, 1955.

GroupsRingo Starr & His All Starr Band
Top Albums

Dream Into Action (1985), Human’s Lib (1984), Cross That Line (1989), One to One (1986), Revolution of the Heart (2005), People (1997), In the Running (1992), Transform (2019), Engage (2015), Ordinary Heroes (2009).

Top Songs

Things Can Only Get Better (1985), What Is Love? (1983), New Song (1983), What Is Love (1983), Like to Get to Know You Well (1984), No One Is to Blame (1985), Everlasting Love (1989), Hide and Seek (1984), Pearl in the Shell (1984), Life in One Day (1985).

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