Jive Jones | |
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Also known as | JIVEjones |
Born | August 30, 1980 (age 36) Miami, Florida |
Origin | Miami, Florida |
Genres |
Punk rock Skate punk Pop punk Alternative rock Alternative metal Rapcore |
Occupation(s) | Musician, recording artist, singer, songwriter, Record producer, actor, model, guitarist & painter |
Instruments | Vocals & guitar |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Jive Records |
Associated acts | Willa Ford, Jake D!, Mandy Moore, & Anastacia |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/JiveJones & https://www.facebook.com/JIVEjonesofficial |
Jive Jones, JIVEjones, or simply JIVE (born August 30, 1980) is a singer, songwriter, producer, model, and actor born and raised as Denny Kleinman in Miami, Florida. He released his debut solo album Me, Myself, & I on Jive Records. Singles released from the album include the title track and "I Belong", a guitar-driven love song. His single "Me, Myself, & I" was featured on the 2001 compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 8.
Among his writing credits are the songs "Cowboys & Kisses" by Anastacia, "Candy" by Mandy Moore, and "Ride" by the group Innosense.
Jones co-hosted the MTV game show I Bet You Will alongside Willa Ford, Morgan Spurlock, and Godfrey. He also made a cameo appearance in Willa's 2001 Christmas-themed music video "Santa Baby (Gimme, Gimme, Gimme)".