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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
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kelly Jones snubs chance to see Stereophonics tribute act with lead singer called 'Belly Jones'
Kelly Jones turned down the chance to see a Stereophonics tribute band with a leader singer called "Belly Jones". The frontman of the chart-topping rock band insisted it's an "honour and privilege" whenever people cover their music, but he didn't fancy going down to the local working men's club in his native Wales to catch a Stereophonics tribute act over Easter. Speaking on 'The Dave Berry Breakfast Show' on Absolute Radio on Wednesday (29.04.25), he said: "I wake up on Sunday mornings, and people send me clips of people at weddings and bars and pubs singing my stuff a lot. "And when I went home for Easter this weekend to see my family in Wales, 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' hitmaker, 50, used to play in covers bands long before he hit the big time with Stereophonics. 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 just released their 13th studio album, 'Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait'. August 2027 will mark the 30th anniversary of the group's debut album 'Word Gets Around' but they aren't planning anything to mark the milestone. He told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column:: '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.'
Wales Online
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'Me and Stuart were like two cats in a bag' says Stereophonics' Kelly Jones as he opens up on powerful friendship with bandmate
'Me and Stuart were like two cats in a bag' says Stereophonics' Kelly Jones as he opens up on powerful friendship with bandmate The Cynon Valley-founded band release their 13th album on April 25, and Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait ahead of two huge homecoming shows at the Principality Stadium Kelly Jones has spoken to WalesOnline as Stereophonics' 13th album is released (Image: James D Kelly ) Stereophonics have released their new album and singer Kelly Jones has said he thinks the record 'ticks a lot of boxes' for longtime and newer fans of the Cynon Valley-founded band. Speaking to WalesOnline ahead of its release on Friday, April 25, the 50-year-old singer also opened up about his everlasting friendship with bandmate, and fellow Cwmaman native, Richard Jones - who joined him and other founder member, Stuart Cable, back in the mid-1990s. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . "I just wanted to make a record that was like a classic Stereophonics album, but in an album of us in 2025," he said of Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait, the new album with a name inspired by Kelly's former art school teacher in Pontypridd. Article continues below "There are elements of all of our styles within it, but I'm talking about where I'm at in my life right now," he continued. "But I think if you're a Stereophonics fan from the beginning to now, it ticks a lot of boxes. It got a lot of anthemic stuff and it's got a very melodic stuff." Kelly and Richard with fellow band members, Adam Zindani and Jamie Morrison (Image: James D Kelly ) Together as best mates since they were three-years-old, Kelly and Richard's friendship is the backbone of the band and the ever-so-slightly younger Jones paid a heartfelt tribute to the bassist who isn't related to him, but you feel they might as well be. "He's like John Wayne, you know, he's the kind of bed that I lie on, you know?" said Kelly, who was born in the same hospital and went to the same school as his bandmate. "He's the rock in the band and always has been. Me and Stuart used to be like two cats in a bag and he'd be the one telling us to shut up. When I was younger and mouthing off it was probably because I had him in the background. "I don't ever want to do anything without Richard, even if I want to do other things, and it's called something different. I still want him to be there with me. He's a true friend and he's a brother, really. "So, yeah, he is a constant, and I love having him around. And he's always known what to do and what not to do." The trio became the Stereophonics back in the mid-1990s after years of rehearsing and a few different monikars - they signed with Richard Branson's V2 label in 1996 before bringing out debut record, Word Gets Around in 1997. The band continued as an outfit following the departure of drummer Stuart Cable in 2003. Cable later died at the age of 40, in 2010. The band have had eight number one albums and hope Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait will be the ninth. Read our full interview with Kelly in Western Mail Saturday Magazine and on WalesOnline this Saturday. Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait is out April 25 via EMI. The band play the Principality Stadium on July 11 and 12. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . 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.'
