Through the years Tom Jones, singer from Wales. Also Sir Tom Jones. Born Thomas John Woodward on 7th June 1940 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, South Wales. At this time in Tom's career, he had just released his first solo single, 'Chills and Fever' in August 1964. But in 1965, Tom became a household name with his major hit 'It's Not Unusual'. Other hits followed in the the 1960s such as What's New Pussycat, The Green Green Grass of Home, and Delilah. Picture taken 24th September 1964. (Photo by Carl Bruin/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) (Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
Through the years Welsh singer Tom Jones and his wife Linda walking down a street, 1965. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) (Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Through the years Singer Tom Jones pictured smiling with jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), circa 1965. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) (Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Through the years Welsh singer Tom Jones performs on the set of a pop music television show in London in 1969. (Photo by Ivan Keeman/Redferns) (Ivan Keeman/Redferns)
Through the years Welsh singer Tom Jones sings on stage during a concert in New York, New York, circa 1969. (Photo by Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Images) (TPLP/Getty Images)
Through the years Welsh singer Tom Jones performing on the set of variety programme This Is Tom Jones, circa 1970. (Photo by TV Times via Getty Images) (TV Times/TV Times/Future Publishing via G)
Through the years Welsh singer Tom Jones (Sir Thomas Jones Woodward) and American singer and actress Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere) perform a suet on an episode of 'The Sonny & Cher Show,' October 28, 1976. Jones wears a sequinned jacket over a waistcoat and open-neck, ruffled shirt with an oversized cross necklace; Cher wears a beaded, transparent , fishnet shirt. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) (CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 5: Singer Tom Jones performs on stage at the annual 'Party In The Park' in Hyde Park on July 5th, 1998 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) (Pete Still/Redferns)
Through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: James Bond actor Roger Moore and Welsh singer Tom Jones at Buckingham Palace after they each received honours from the Queen. On March 09, 1999 in London, England. (Photo by pool/Anwar Hussein/Getty Images). (Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)
Through the years LAS VEGAS - APRIL 18: Singer Tom Jones poses backstage at the 7th Annual VH1 "Divas" Concert Benefiting The Save The Music Foundation at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, April 18, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) (Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Singer Tom Jones attends the 25th anniversary MusiCares 2015 Person Of The Year Gala honoring Bob Dylan at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The annual benefit raises critical funds for MusiCares' Emergency Financial Assistance and Addiction Recovery programs. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Musician Norah Jones (L) and singer Tom Jones attend the 25th anniversary MusiCares 2015 Person Of The Year Gala honoring Bob Dylan at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The annual benefit raises critical funds for MusiCares' Emergency Financial Assistance and Addiction Recovery programs. For more information visit musicares.org. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS) (Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
Through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Tom Jones attends The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAPLES Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Actor David Hasselhoff and singer Sir Tom Jones in discussion prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on September 26, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Through the years British singer Tom Jones performs at The Queen's Birthday Party concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 21, 2018 on the occassion of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's 92nd birthday. (Photo by Andrew Parsons / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) (ANDREW PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Through the years LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2019/01/03: Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Olly Murs at The Voice UK TV show launch in W Hotel, Leicester Square. (Photo by Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Through the years INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Singer Tom Jones performs onstage during Day 3 of the Stagecoach Music Festival on April 28, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach) (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Through the years MALAGA, SPAIN - JULY 10: British singer Tom Jones performs on stage during Starlite Occident 2023 at Cantera de Nagüeles on July 10, 2023 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by STARLITE/Redferns) (STARLITE/Redferns)
