| Jon B. Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1974 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Danette Buck |
Jon B. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has released several popular albums and tracks including Bonafide, Pleasures U Like, Helpless Romantic, Comfortable Swagg, They Don’t Know, and Cool Relax.
Born Name
Jonathan David Buck
Nick Name
Jon B., Jack Herrera
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Family
- Father –Â David Buck (Professor of Music)
- Mother – Linda Buck (Concert Pianist)
- Siblings – Deborah Buck (Older Sister) (Violinist), Kevin Buck (Younger Brother) (Cellist)
Manager
Jon B. is represented by Red Entertainment Agency, Talent Agency, New York City, New York, United States.
Genre
R&B, Soul
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Drums, Bass, Keyboards
Labels
E1, Vibezelect, Arsenal, Edmonds Music, Sanctuary, Yab Yum, 550 Music, Epic Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jon B. has dated –
- Musiic K. Galloway – He was previously married to Musiic K. Galloway.
- Danette Buck (2007-Present) – In 2007, he tied the knot with Danette Buck and they parent 2 daughters named L’Wren and Azure.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jon B. is of Dutch, English, and Scottish descent on his paternal side and has Ashkenazi Jewish roots on his maternal side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Frequently wears shades
- Sports a goatee
Jon B. Facts
- He comes from a family of musicians.
- Jon B. was discovered by Tracey Edmonds, then-President and CEO of Yab-Yum Records, while he was busy shopping demos in 1992.
- His first album, Bonafide, was released on May 23, 1995, and was certified “Platinum”.
- He has credited Duran Duran, INXS, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Babyface, Prince, and Sade as his early influences.
- His song, Someone to Love (ft. Babyface), was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals”.
- Jon B. was good friends with Tupac Shakur and Michelle Thomas.
- He has garnered more than 500k followers on Facebook and more than 250k followers on Instagram.
Featured Image by Jon B. / Instagram
