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Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Kelly Jones refused to watch Stereophonics tribute band who had a hilariously-named lead singer
Kelly Jones refused to watch Stereophonics tribute band who had a hilariously-named lead singer Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones said it was 'an honour and privilege' to see the band's music being performed Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones said he considered it an "honour and privilege" when others cover the band's music (Image: 2022 Matthew Baker ) Kelly Jones, the lead singer of Stereophonics, has revealed that he declined an invitation to see a tribute band fronted by a singer named "Belly Jones". Despite considering it an "honour and privilege" when others cover their music, he wasn't keen on heading to a local working men's club in Wales to watch a Stereophonics tribute act over the Easter period. Speaking on The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio on Tuesday, April 29, he shared: "I wake up on Sunday mornings, and people send me clips of people at weddings and bars and pubs singing my stuff a lot." He further explained that during his recent visit home for Easter, his cousin invited him to the club to watch the tribute band perform. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . However, despite his partner's enthusiasm to go and enjoy the night with their children, Kelly decided against it. He added: "My cousin said, 'Do you want to come up to the working man's club? I said, 'Why? What's happening? And she said, 'There's a Stereophonics tribute band playing." He continued: "I think the singer, he's a big guy, he's called Belly Jones. So I said, 'No'. My missus was like, 'No, let's go.' Take the kids, have a good night." The Maybe Tomorrow singer used to play in cover bands before finding fame with Stereophonics. Article continues below In the interview, he added: "Jokes aside, it's always like an honour and privilege to see anybody taking any music and doing something with it. "I mean, if it means something to people, they want to cover it. "We started playing covers in bands from teenagers, you know what I mean?" Stereophonics have recently released their 13th studio album, Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait. August 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of the band. Their debut album - Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK. The album some of the band's most notable songs such as Local Boy in The Photograph, More Life in a Tramps Vest and A Thousand Trees. You can read our full interview with Kelly Jones here. Speaking to The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column, he said: "I'm not sure if we will make a big deal of it. The band will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2027 (Image: James D Kelly ) "It seems like every two years there is an anniversary for one record or another. "I've always tried to move forward rather than move back. I'm proud of what Word Gets Around is. "I'm really grateful that I continue to write songs and have made 13 albums and have 180 songs to pick and choose from every night." Article continues below
Perth Now
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kelly Jones found writing solo album 'not very pleasant'
Kelly Jones found writing his solo album "not a very pleasant experience". The Stereophonics frontman released his second solo LP, 'Inevitable, Incredible' last year and writing the songs was "unnerving" because so much emotion poured out of him, which he hadn't expected. He told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: 'Being a songwriter has many sides. "When I wrote the solo album 'Inevitable, Incredible', the process was really deep, and not a very pleasant experience. "It was deeply emotional, cathartic and kind of unnerving at times because you didn't know where those emotions were coming from. "It's about being as honest and vulnerable and truthful as I can be. I don't try to edit myself as I go along.' Stereophonics have just released their 13th studio album, 'Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait' and Kelly teased fans can expect a wide variety of tracks. He said: 'Some of the stuff on this record is uplifting, anthemic and feel-good and then there are other songs that are introspective.' August 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of the group's debut album 'Word Gets Around' but the 50-year-old singer isn't planning anything to mark the milestone. He said: 'I'm not sure if we will make a big deal of it. 'It seems like every two years there is an anniversary for one record or another. "I've always tried to move forward rather than move back. "I'm proud of what 'Word Gets Around' is. "I'm really grateful that I continue to write songs and have made 13 albums and have 180 songs to pick and choose from every night.' The 'Dakota' singer is thrilled he has been able to work with so many of his "idols" over the years. He reflected: 'We've had the opportunity to go on the road with all of our idols. 'We were very, very lucky to be on David Bowie's last tour. "The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2 – they all took us on tour. You can't beat that. "From being taken to see the Stones at a gig in 1989 by my brothers, when they were buying me a bootleg T-shirt, to then opening for the band a few years later – it's just all a bit surreal, still. "Oh and Ronnie Wood being in my wedding band, it's just f***** [ridiculous] really. "They are the moments I will take with me, because they are things that I thought were never achievable.'
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stereophonics' Kelly Jones opens up about wild lifestyle and reveals the 'f***ing ridiculous' star who played at his wedding
Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has reflected on his impressive 33 year career and opened up about the 'f***ing ridiculous' star who played at his wedding. As Kelly and his band are preparing to release their 13th studio album Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait, the singer said it has been a wild ride. He detailed the amazing acts he has previously toured with and revealed the Ronnie Wood performed at his wedding. Kelly told The Sun: 'We've had the opportunity to go on the road with all of our idols. We were very, very lucky to be on David Bowie 's last tour. The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2 – they all took us on tour. You can't beat that.' 'Oh and Ronnie Wood being in my wedding band, it's just f***ing [ridiculous] really. They are the moments I will take with me, because they are things that I thought were never achievable.' It is unknown which wedding the Rolling Stones rocker performed at but Kelly has tied the knot twice, once with graphic designer Rebecca Walters in 2003 and they went on to welcome two children together before they split in 2007. He later tied the knot again in 2013 with journalist Jakki Healy, and they also have two children together. August 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of Stereophonics' debut album Word Gets Around, but Kelly said he won't be celebrating. He explained: 'I'm not sure if we will make a big deal of it. It seems like every two years there is an anniversary for one record or another. I've always tried to move forward rather than move back. I'm proud of what Word Gets Around is. 'I'm really grateful that I continue to write songs and have made 13 albums and have 180 songs to pick and choose from every night.' Opening up about the new album, Kelly added that fans can expect some 'uplifting, anthemic and feel-good' records. It comes after Kelly previously recalled the time his neighbour was left stunned after finding singing legend Sir Tom Jones in his kitchen. The singer has been good friends with fellow Welshman Sir Tom since 1997 and once invited him back to his home for a few drinks after a television appearance. During his visit, Sir Tom gave an impromptu kitchen performance of some of his biggest hits to his pals while at Kelly's flat. However, the moment prompted one of Kelly's neighbours to bang on the door and ask them to turn the 'Tom Jones records' down, only to be left in utter disbelief when he saw the star standing in the kitchen. Referring to late Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable, who died in 2010, Kelly explained on BBC Radio 2: 'He came back to my flat once after doing a Jools Holland show with Stuart. We were having a drink in the house and it was going on a bit. 'And the guy above came down, and we were singing and stuff. And the guy knocked on the door and he said, "Look, I've got really early appointment in the morning. Can you turn down the Tom Jones records down a bit?" 'And Stuart comes to the door and he goes, "What's the problem over here then bud?" And he goes, "Look I've got to get to sleep for the morning can you just turn down the Tom Jones records?" 'And we said, "We're not playing Tom Jones records," I said, "Tom Jones is in my kitchen singing." And he goes, "Yeah, right." 'I go, "Look, come and have a look." And he sees Tom in the kitchen and he goes, "Ah right, fair enough." He said, "Have a good night." 'And then I close the door and and Tom goes, "That's the problem, see. When you have a flat, there's always somebody above you who' got something to say.'
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stereophonics' Kelly Jones lifts lid on wild lifestyle – including ‘f***ing ridiculous' star who played at his wedding
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH their 13th studio album Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait out today, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones finds himself in a reflective mood. And in an exclusive chat with Bizarre, the singer says every day has been a wild ride since their first album in 1997. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 10 Kelly Jones says it's been a wild ride since Stereophonics dropped their debut album back in 1997 Credit: Getty 10 Kelly has also been reflecting on touring with the Rolling Stones Credit: Getty - Contributor 10 His band also hit the road with Red Hot Chili Peppers, above, and U2 Credit: Getty 'We've had the opportunity to go on the road with all of our idols,' Kelly tells me. 'We were very, very lucky to be on David Bowie's last tour. The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2 – they all took us on tour. You can't beat that. From being taken to see the Stones at a gig in 1989 by my brothers, when they were buying me a bootleg T-shirt, to then opening for the band a few years later – it's just all a bit surreal, still. Oh and Ronnie Wood being in my wedding band, it's just f***ing [ridiculous] really. They are the moments I will take with me, because they are things that I thought were never achievable.' Opening up about their back catalogue, Kelly explains: 'Being a songwriter has many sides. When I wrote the solo album Inevitable, Incredible, the process was really deep, and not a very pleasant experience. It was deeply emotional, cathartic and kind of unnerving at times because you didn't know where those emotions were coming from. It's about being as honest and vulnerable and truthful as I can be. I don't try to edit myself as I go along.' Was Blue Origin mission FAKED? Conspiracy theorists reveal 'proof' Of the new album, he adds: 'Some of the stuff on this record is uplifting, anthemic and feel-good and then there are other songs that are introspective.' August 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of their debut album Word Gets Around, but Kelly admits they won't be throwing a massive bash. 'I'm not sure if we will make a big deal of it,' Kelly explains. 'It seems like every two years there is an anniversary for one record or another. I've always tried to move forward rather than move back. I'm proud of what Word Gets Around is. I'm really grateful that I continue to write songs and have made 13 albums and have 180 songs to pick and choose from every night.' Katy's flying high . . . again There was no wiping the grin off Katy Perry's face as she spread her wings again to launch her Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City. 10 Katy Perry is all smiles as she spread her wings again to launch her Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City Credit: Getty 10 The star was also elevated inside a giant sphere Credit: Getty 10 The show saw Katy flying around the arena on a robotic butterfly Credit: Getty After going into space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, she beamed in a sculpted green corset during the show, which also saw her elevated inside a sphere and flying around the arena on a robotic butterfly. Butterflies featured heavily in the imagery for her latest album 143, and she had one in the colours of the Mexican flag on her microphone as she performed. She has a busy summer of shows ahead, with the tour taking her across North and South America as well as Australia before heading to Europe. Katy will play shows across the country in October – and by the look of these snaps, it will be worth the wait. Geri's not mad keen Geri Halliwell-Horner has dissed Madonna, saying the superstar's continued releasing of music makes her not want to get back in the studio with the Spice Girls. 10 Geri Halliwell-Horner says Madonna's music releases have put her off recording new Spice Girls tracks Credit: Getty 10 It seems Madonna has not inspired a studio comeback for Geri Credit: Getty Ginger Spice kept schtum on whether there will be a reunion in 2026 for the 30th anniversary of their debut single Wannabe, as previously teased by Melanie C, but suggested there is unlikely to be more music from the girl group. Asked on Times Radio whether they would do so, Geri explained: 'If it felt relevant, but if not . . . either way is OK. From a fan perspective, let's say Madonna. I'm a massive fan and want to hear Holiday and Into the Groove. I love Ray of Light, but have I connected to her later stuff? No. But she has every right to do that as an artist. It's the relevancy. If it felt relevant then I would.' As for whether there will be anything else with Melanie, Emma Bunton, Mel B and potentially even Victoria Beckham, she added: 'I love the Spice Girls as a whole movement, the tribe of us, and the individual members. When we come to that conclusion of what that is, it comes from all of us.' Nicole Scherzinger found a novel way for the show to go on – by singing through . . . a megaphone. She has been getting rave reviews as Norma Desmond in Broadway show Sunset Boulevard, but had to cancel Wednesday's matinee after the sound system failed. But Nicole was determined fans would not be too disappointed and grabbed a megaphone and belted out the show's song With One Look. What's up with Lorde She was part of Charli XCX's Brat summer last year and now Lorde is back with her own music. 10 Lorde is back with her own music, dropping comeback single What Was That Credit: Supplied The Kiwi singer has dropped her pulsating comeback single What Was That, created with Dan Nigro who has collaborated with Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan, on a day packed with new releases. Jessie J has given her first taste of sixth studio album with the song No Secrets, new British boyband Absnt Mind have dropped single Wardrobe and grime star Native has put out a new version of his fan-favourite track Block ahead of his UK shows next month. Zara Larsson has made a punchy return with Pretty Ugly, while Eurovision winner Nemo has put out the single Casanova ahead of an interval performance at the contest next month. Our Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday will talk about their lives in a BBC special with Graham Norton. When Graham Met Remember Monday airs on May 9, and the Eurovision superfan will quiz the trio ahead of next month's contest in Basel, where they will perform entry What The Hell Just Happened? You got this, Char Call The Midwife's Charlotte Ritchie is all dressed up to celebrate the fifth and final series of Netflix hit You. 10 Call The Midwife's Charlotte Ritchie stuns as she celebrates the fifth and final series of Netflix's You Credit: The Mega Agency The Brit actress plays Kate, the wife of Penn Badgley's murderous Joe Goldberg, in the drama, and admitted the massive role has taken a toll as now millions more people around the globe know who she is. She said: 'I really struggled with it for a year or two – that feeling that you're known but people don't really know you, and wanting you to live up to their expectations. I've had talking therapy for the last few years, and it's helped me process it.' With You returning to Netflix yesterday, she added of her character's cold emotions: 'I used to worry that people would think I was like Kate, and then I felt like I had to prove that I wasn't. Now I know it doesn't matter. I don't have time in each interaction for them to understand the whole of me and for me to understand the whole of them.' Ready to C-rock 'n' roll He counts professionals from Strictly and Dancing On Ice among his fans and now you too can get expert advice from star fitness influencer Alex Crockford. The hunk, who has more than 400k followers on Instagram, has relaunched his popular fitness app with workout programmes, guided meditations, nutrition plans and lifestyle support. He said: 'The rebrand to the Alex Crockford App is because this is so much more than a fitness platform – it's your space to build a strong body, a balanced mind and a confident, happy life. When health and wellbeing feel simple, enjoyable, and accessible – that's when the magic happens.' I definitely need to take a leaf out of Alex's book.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Stereophonics' Kelly Jones lifts lid on wild lifestyle – including ‘f***ing ridiculous' star who played at his wedding
WITH their 13th studio album Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait out today, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones finds himself in a reflective mood. And in an exclusive chat with Bizarre, the singer says every day has been a wild ride since their first album in 1997. 10 10 'We've had the opportunity to go on the road with all of our idols,' Kelly tells me. 'We were very, very lucky to be on David Bowie's last tour. The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2 – they all took us on tour. You can't beat that. From being taken to see the Stones at a gig in 1989 by my brothers, when they were buying me a bootleg T-shirt, to then opening for the band a few years later – it's just all a bit surreal, still. Oh and Ronnie Wood being in my wedding band, it's just f***ing [ridiculous] really. They are the moments I will take with me, because they are things that I thought were never achievable.' Opening up about their back catalogue, Kelly explains: 'Being a songwriter has many sides. When I wrote the solo album Inevitable, Incredible, the process was really deep, and not a very pleasant experience. It was deeply emotional, cathartic and kind of unnerving at times because you didn't know where those emotions were coming from. It's about being as honest and vulnerable and truthful as I can be. I don't try to edit myself as I go along.' Was Blue Origin mission FAKED? Conspiracy theorists reveal 'proof' Of the new album, he adds: 'Some of the stuff on this record is uplifting, anthemic and feel-good and then there are other songs that are introspective.' August 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of their debut album Word Gets Around, but Kelly admits they won't be throwing a massive bash. 'I'm not sure if we will make a big deal of it,' Kelly explains. 'It seems like every two years there is an anniversary for one record or another. I've always tried to move forward rather than move back. I'm proud of what Word Gets Around is. I'm really grateful that I continue to write songs and have made 13 albums and have 180 songs to pick and choose from every night.' Katy's flying high . . . agai n There was no wiping the grin off Katy Perry's face as she spread her wings again to launch her Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City. 10 10 After going into space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket, she beamed in a sculpted green corset during the show, which also saw her elevated inside a sphere and flying around the arena on a robotic butterfly. Butterflies featured heavily in the imagery for her latest album 143, and she had one in the colours of the Mexican flag on her microphone as she performed. She has a busy summer of shows ahead, with the tour taking her across North and South America as well as Australia before heading to Europe. Katy will play shows across the country in October – and by the look of these snaps, it will be worth the wait. Geri's not mad keen Geri Halliwell-Horner has dissed Madonna, saying the superstar's continued releasing of music makes her not want to get back in the studio with the Spice Girls. 10 Ginger Spice kept schtum on whether there will be a reunion in 2026 for the 30th anniversary of their debut single Wannabe, as previously teased by Melanie C, but suggested there is unlikely to be more music from the girl group. Asked on Times Radio whether they would do so, Geri explained: 'If it felt relevant, but if not . . . either way is OK. From a fan perspective, let's say Madonna. I'm a massive fan and want to hear Holiday and Into the Groove. I love Ray of Light, but have I connected to her later stuff? No. But she has every right to do that as an artist. It's the relevancy. If it felt relevant then I would.' As for whether there will be anything else with Melanie, Emma Bunton, Mel B and potentially even Victoria Beckham, she added: 'I love the Spice Girls as a whole movement, the tribe of us, and the individual members. When we come to that conclusion of what that is, it comes from all of us.' Nicole Scherzinger found a novel way for the show to go on – by singing through . . . a megaphone. She has been getting rave reviews as Norma Desmond in Broadway show Sunset Boulevard, but had to cancel Wednesday's matinee after the sound system failed. But Nicole was determined fans would not be too disappointed and grabbed a megaphone and belted out the show's song With One Look. What's up with Lorde She was part of Charli XCX's Brat summer last year and now Lorde is back with her own music. The Kiwi singer has dropped her pulsating comeback single What Was That, created with Dan Nigro who has collaborated with Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan, on a day packed with new releases. Jessie J has given her first taste of sixth studio album with the song No Secrets, new British boyband Absnt Mind have dropped single Wardrobe and grime star Native has put out a new version of his fan-favourite track Block ahead of his UK shows next month. Zara Larsson has made a punchy return with Pretty Ugly, while Eurovision winner Nemo has put out the single Casanova ahead of an interval performance at the contest next month. Our Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday will talk about their lives in a BBC special with Graham Norton. When Graham Met Remember Monday airs on May 9, and the Eurovision superfan will quiz the trio ahead of next month's contest in Basel, where they will perform entry What The Hell Just Happened? You got this, Char Call The Midwife's Charlotte Ritchie is all dressed up to celebrate the fifth and final series of Netflix hit You. The Brit actress plays Kate, the wife of Penn Badgley's murderous Joe Goldberg, in the drama, and admitted the massive role has taken a toll as now millions more people around the globe know who she is. She said: 'I really struggled with it for a year or two – that feeling that you're known but people don't really know you, and wanting you to live up to their expectations. I've had talking therapy for the last few years, and it's helped me process it.' With You returning to Netflix yesterday, she added of her character's cold emotions: 'I used to worry that people would think I was like Kate, and then I felt like I had to prove that I wasn't. Now I know it doesn't matter. I don't have time in each interaction for them to understand the whole of me and for me to understand the whole of them.' Ready to C-rock 'n' roll He counts professionals from Strictly and Dancing On Ice among his fans and now you too can get expert advice from star fitness influencer Alex Crockford. The hunk, who has more than 400k followers on Instagram, has relaunched his popular fitness app with workout programmes, guided meditations, nutrition plans and lifestyle support. He said: 'The rebrand to the Alex Crockford App is because this is so much more than a fitness platform – it's your space to build a strong body, a balanced mind and a confident, happy life. When health and wellbeing feel simple, enjoyable, and accessible – that's when the magic happens.' I definitely need to take a leaf out of Alex's book.
