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“Youth. The fact that, in the mid-'90s, guys like Lee Fields gave me and all these young people the chance to do backup. I was in my 30s, but some of those guys were still teenagers. Others were 22 and 23 - babies, all of them.”

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Sharon Jones, born on May 4, 1956, was an iconic American soul singer. Her musical career began in the 1980s, and she gained widespread recognition with her unique voice and energetic stage performances. Known for her soulful style and passion for music, Sharon Jones blended elements of R&B, soul, and funk in her music, which was beloved by fans. more

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