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Tom Jones Turns 85 and Embarks on German Tour

The veteran singer plans shows in five German cities to showcase his enduring vocal power

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Overview

  • The tour opens on June 16 in Stuttgart, with additional dates in Baden-Baden, Berlin, Wolfsburg and Bremen.
  • Jones celebrates his 85th birthday by continuing to perform live more than six decades after his rise to fame in the 1960s.
  • He has repeatedly reinvented his sound, from a late-1980s electronic-pop comeback with Art Of Noise to his 2021 album 'Surrounded By Time'.
  • Since 2012, he has served as a judge on The Voice UK, attracting younger audiences with surprise performances.
  • He nearly collapsed while recording the 1965 James Bond theme 'Thunderball', illustrating the enduring strength of his voice.