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Jill Jones (born July 11, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter, who was a backing vocalist for Teena Marie and Prince in the 1980s. Jones was born in Ohio on July 11, 1962. Her mother, a fashion model, is of Black and Native American heritage, and her father, a jazz drummer, is Italian. Jones was raised mostly by her grandparents, until relocating to Los Angeles when her mother remarried. She began a singing career at age fifteen as a backup vocalist for her cousin Teena Marie, whom her mother managed. Today, Jones is a passionate supporter of liberal causes. She maintains her own... MORE

Jill Jones (born July 11, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter, who was a backing vocalist for Teena Marie and Prince in the 1980s. Jones was born in Ohio on July 11, 1962. Her mother, a fashion model, is of Black and Native American heritage, and her father, a jazz drummer, is Italian. Jones was raised mostly by her grandparents, until relocating to Los Angeles when her mother remarried. She began a singing career at age fifteen as a backup vocalist for her cousin Teena Marie, whom her mother managed. Today, Jones is a passionate supporter of liberal causes. She maintains her own fan pages on Myspace and facebook. Highlights from her early career include various collaborative works with Prince in the 1980s-1990s, including a collaborative debut released under her own name. Jones' solo career since 2001 has witnessed the release of three acoustic and dance albums, with 2009's "Living for the Weekend" being her most recent album. Jones met Prince in 1980 at age 18, when Teena Marie was the opening act during his Dirty Mind tour. Prince loved her voice, encouraged her to sing, and stayed in touch with Jones. She became a backup vocalist for Prince when he invited her to the LESS