Kevin Jonas
| Kevin Jonas | |
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Jonas in September 2008
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| Born |
Paul Kevin Jonas II November 5, 1987 Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S |
| Occupation | Actor, musician, director, contractor |
| Spouse(s) | Danielle Deleasa (m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S |
| Genres | Pop rock, teen pop |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, mandolin, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Hollywood, Jonas |
| Associated acts | Jonas Brothers |
Paul Kevin Jonas II (born November 5, 1987) is an American musician and actor. He is the oldest member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop rock band created by the youngest brother Nick (although Kevin is often credited with creating the band). In 2008, he appeared on People magazine's list of the Sexiest Men Alive by being a member of the 21 club. On December 19, 2009, he married Danielle Deleasa, whom he met in the Bahamas during the summer of 2007. Jonas and his wife later starred in their own E! reality series, Married to Jonas, in 2012. In early May 2014, he announced a small 5-month tour around the United States with younger brother Joe.
Jonas was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, and grew up in Wyckoff. His mother, Denise Marie (née Miller), is a former sign language teacher and singer, and his father, Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church. He has three younger brothers, Joe (born 1989), Nick (born 1992), Frankie (born 2000).
In early 2005, Columbia Records' new president, Steve Greenberg, listened to Nick's record. While Greenberg did not like the album, he did like Nick's voice. After hearing the song "Please Be Mine", written and performed by all the brothers, Daylight/Columbia Records decided to sign the three as a group act. After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group "Sons of Jonas" before settling on the name "Jonas Brothers".
It's About Time, the brothers' first album, was released on August 8, 2006. According to the band's manager, it was only a "limited release" of a little over 50,000 copies. Because Sony was not interested in further promoting the band, the Jonas Brothers then considered switching labels. The band was ultimately dropped by Columbia Records in early 2007.
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