Sex-symbol singer Tom Jones was born Thomas Jones Woodward on June 7, 1940, in Pontypridd, South Wales, Great Britain. Growing up, Jones often sang at family get-togethers, weddings, and in his school choir. At just sixteen years old, Jones married Linda Trenchard, with whom he had a son named Mark. Jones dropped out of high school prior to graduation, and took on various odd jobs, including builder and door-to-door vacuum salesman.

In his early twenties, Jones became the frontman for a local band called Tommy Scott and the Senators. Although they were virtually unknown in London, the band soon attracted attention in South Wales. Jones, particularly, gained notice for his leather-clad, sexually overt performances. During one performance, Jones was spotted by manager Gordon Mills, who had also managed Engelbert Humperdinck. Mills guided him to big-city London, and renamed him Tom Jones.

In 1964, Jones recorded his first single, “Chills And Fever”; however, it was the follow-up single in 1965,  “It's Not Unusual”, which became an instant smash hit, topping the charts in both the UK and the US. That same year, Jones sang the theme tune for the James Bond film Thunderball and was recognized with a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. A string of hit singles and albums followed in the mid-60s, including “Green Green Grass of Home” (1966), “What's New Pussycat?” (1965), “Help Yourself” (1968), and “Delilah” (1968).

During the late-60s, Jones began playing shows in Las Vegas, where women’s enthusiastic screams filled the air – along with their hotel room keys and projectile panties. During this time, Jones also became good friends with Elvis Presley, with whom he would remain close until the singer’s death in 1977.

In 1974, Jones moved to the United States, where he purchased a Bel Air home previously owned by Dean Martin. He continued touring and releasing hit songs, such as “Daughter Of Darkness”, “She's A Lady” (1971), and “The New Mexican Puppeteer”.

In the mid-80s, Jones’ son, Mark, became his manager, marking a change in style for the singer and a subsequent career revival. His song “A Boy From Nowhere”, taken from the musical Matador, became his first major hit single in over a decade. In 1988, Jones significantly raised his cool quotient when he collaborated with The Art of Noise to record popular Prince song, “Kiss.” He continued to embrace the music of a newer generation throughout the 80s and 90s, teaming up with such artists as EMF, The Cardigans, and The Pretenders.

In 1999, Jones released Reload, a collection of cover duets with various contemporary artists such as Natalie Imbruglia, Robbie Williams, The Barenaked Ladies, Portishead, James Taylor and Van Morrison. The album reached number one in the United Kingdom and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. On New Year's Eve 2000, Jones was invited by US President Bill Clinton to perform at the Millennium Celebrations in Washington. His performance topped off a great year for Jones, which saw him receiving several awards, including a Brit Award for Best Male.

For his contribution to the recording industry, Jones has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as a knighthood in London.

Despite his highly- publicized infidelities with former Miss World 1973, Marjorie Wallace; Mistress of the Dark, Elvira; and various fans; Jones remains married to his wife.

Jones continues to tour and record. He performs at the MGM Grand Las Vegas ten to twelve weeks per year, as well as at international concerts when not at his home in Los Angeles.