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• Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, songwriter, and artist. Jones has recorded music in a variety of styles, including R&B, blues, pop, soul, jazz, and folk. In 1979, she released her debut album, which featured the hit single "Chuck E's in Love" about her musician friend Chuck E. Weiss. This song became her trademark and helped her win the "Best New Artist" award at the Grammy Awards.

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: Rickie Lee Jones
  2. Born: November 8, 1954
  3. Genres: R&B, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk Rock
  4. Origin: Los Angeles and Hollywood, California, United States
  5. Active: 1978-present
  6. Albums: 14
  7. Labels: Warner Bros. Records, Geffen Records, Reprise, Artemis, V2
  8. Awards: Official Site: Rickie Lee Jones
  9. • Grammy Awards
     : Best New Artist (1979)
  10. • Grammy Awards
      : Best Jazz Vocal Performance "Makin' Whoopee!" (1989)
  11. • Italy's Tenco Prize
      : Honoring Her Musical Career (2000)
  12. "Chuck E's in Love" is about Rickie Lee Jones friend Chuck E. Weiss, who was also a musician.Last.fm: Rickie Lee Jones Biography

• Albums

  • 1979: Rickie Lee Jones
  • 1981: Pirates
  • 1984: The Magazine
  • 1989: Flying Cowboys
  • 1993: Traffic From Paradise
  • 1995: Naked Songs (Live And Acoustic)
  • 2000: It's Like This
  • 2003: The Evening of My Best Day
  • 2007: The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard

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