Jill Jones Bio, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Net Worth

Jill Jones
Jill Jones

Jill Jones Biography

Jill Jones is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She became famous after performing as a backlist vocalist for Teena Marie and Prince in the 1980s. She also co-wrote the songs,” Young Girl in Love” from Lady T in 1980, and ”The Ballad of Cradle Rod and Me” from It Must Be Magic in 1981.

Furthermore, she began her music career at age 15 as a backup vocalist for Teena Marie, whom her mother managed. Currently, she maintains her own fans’ pages on Twitter and Facebook. Later in 1982, she became a backup vocalist for Prince when he invited her to the Sunset Sound recording studios, to sing vocals for several tracks on the album 1999. Additionally, Jill had a bit part as a waitress in the film Purple Rain in 1984 and had an appearance in the sequel Graffiti Bridge, where she takes off an undergarment to end a conflicting scene with Prince.

Moreover, Jones did backing vocals for Apollonia 6 and recorded the Prince-written single ”G-Spot.” She also sang lead vocals on Japanese artist Ryuichi Sakamoto’s single ”You Do Me” from his 1990 album Beauty, and contributed a version of Blondie’s ”Call Me” to a Giorgio Moroder tribute album. What’s more, she wrote and co-produced the song ”The Great Pretender” for Lisa Lisa. In 1996, she toured performing co-lead vocals as part of Chic with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards before his death, and can be heard on the 1999 Chic release”Live at the Budokan.”

Furthermore, a collaboration with Dance outfit Funky Junction resulted in the single,” Someone to Jump Up”, which has appeared on various Hed Kandi compilation releases. In addition, in 2015, Jill made the track,” Forbidden Love” available via Soundcloud. This track is from her dance album, released in February 2016 via Peace Bisquit.

Jill Jones Age

How old is Jill Jones? Jones is 60 years old as of 2022. She was born on July 11, 1962, in Lebanon, Ohio, United States. Additionally, she celebrates her birthday on July 11 every year.

Jill Jones Height

Jones stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs around 60 kilograms. Additionally, she has a 35-25-35 body measurement and wears a shoe size 9 US. More details shall be updated soon.

Jill Jones Family

Jones was born in Lebanon, Ohio to her parents. Her mother, of African American heritage, is a fashion model and her Italian father was a jazz drummer. However, she was raised mostly by her grandparents, until relocating to Los Angeles when her mother remarried. Unfortunately, details about her parent’s names are currently unavailable but will be updated soon.

Jill Jones Husband

Is Jill married? No. However, she has been in three unstable relationships. She first dated an American actor Ray Liotta in 2006, when they dated for 5 months and separated in the same year. Additionally, she had an affair with an actor, Bryce Wilson, in 2005 but they separated in 2006. Later in 2013, she dated a Russian musician Peter Drang but they separated in 2014.

Jill Jones’s Net Worth

Jones has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. Her main source of income is her career as an actor and singer.