Jones and his father reconciled many years later. As a producer his credits include Heavy D & the Boyz and Playa … Credits involving this performer are likely to demonstrate considerably more variations than the rhythms on the records themselves. Thus successfully launched, James Earl Jones III's voyage has included work as both an executive and just plain producer, engineer, and composer. He began as a drummer and background vocalist in groups such as Breakwater and the S.O.S. The S.O.S. English: James Earl Jones performs from Shakespeare's Othello at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word on May 12, 2009. James Earl Jones starred in The Hunt for Red October , Field of Dreams and Patriot Games , and performed the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars film franchise. [37] Although uncredited, Jones's voice is possibly heard as Darth Vader at the conclusion of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). James Earl Jones II is an actor, known for Breaking In (2018), Chicago Fire (2012) and The Poker House (2008). For Diamonds in the Raw the lead vocalists were Chandra Currelley and Fredi Grace, and three producers were used (Curtis Williams, Eban Kelly & Jimi Randolph, Jason Bryant, and Sigidi). Il reçoit en 2012 un Oscar d'honneur pour l'ensemble de sa carrière. James Earl Jones, who turns 90 Sunday, stars in "Coming 2 America." Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 17-23 Jan. 17: Actor Betty White is 99. [3], Jam and Lewis took over the production duties on their fourth album, On The Rise, scoring with the number two hit "Just Be Good To Me" (A song that would later be featured in Grand Theft Auto IV's in-game radio, The Vibe 98.8) and the number five beatbox ballad "Tell Me If You Still Care". (Dit Dit Dit Dash Dash Dash Dit Dit Dit)", This page was last edited on 8 January 2021, at 22:25. When Young Phillip is separated from his mother and found by a black man named Timothy and his cat Stewcat, Phillip becomes The career that James Earl Jones III can actually take credit for began in the mid-'70s. With James Earl Jones, Alfred Lutter III, Gretchen Corbett. Band", "The S.O.S. James Earl, Actor: Fired Up!. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for James Earl Jones Reads the Bible - James Earl Jones on AllMusic - 2007 L-R: Bruno Speight, Jason Bryant, Chandra Currelley and Abdul Ra-oof. [1], The Atlanta, Georgia, band was started in 1977, when keyboardist / vocalist Jason Bryant, saxophonists Billy Ellis and Willie "Sonny" Killebrew, guitarist Bruno Speight, bassist John Alexander Simpson, drummer James Earl Jones III, and lead vocalist Mary Davis formed a group called Sounds of Santa Monica that played at Atlanta nightclub the Regal Room.[1][2]. Their breaking single, "High Hopes", hit number 25 R&B in the fall of 1982 while the album went to number 27 R&B in late 1982. Singer William Hart of The Delfonics is 76. Singer Chris Montez is 79. On the band's third album, III, they worked with producer Leon Sylvers III and writers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. This artist has been practically living in recording studios since the late '70s, when funk and disco reigned supreme. Read Full Biography. He is also the voice behind "This is CNN" and the Lion King's Mufasa. Feliz cumpleaños! They are best known for the songs "Take Your Time (Do It Right)", "Just Be Good to Me", and "The Finest". Band (Dance Club Play Songs)", S.O.S. Directed by Patrick Garland. Band; abbreviation for Sounds of Success) is an American R&B and electro-funk group who gained fame in the 1980s. "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. All albums and singles listed below were issued on Tabu Records. 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