Happy birthday Grace Jones! We selected 7 of her most iconic moments to honor the legendary singer, actress, and visionary on her 75th birthday
TGIF! We aren’t just pumped that it’s Friday, we’re also excited to celebrate Grace Jones’ 75th birthday! To honor the iconic musician, actress, and gamechanger’s 75th trip around the sun, we’re taking a look back at 7 of her most memorable moments.
She Altered The State of Pop Music With Her 1981 Album, Nightclubbing. Nightclubbing was one of those rare albums that defined an era.Its addictiv melodies and avant-garde visuals were unlike anything that had ever been seen before. Pitchfork stated that Nightclubbing is “a record that further cemented her iconic status in pop culture.” And we have to agree.
She's a Knight It’s true! Jones has obtained Knighthood status via the Order of Jamaica. Not only this, but she received the honor in style. As stated in an article written about the event, "As she glided up to the platform where Governor General Sir Patrick Allen stood waiting for her, her wide brimmed hat and A-shaped dress stood out.” Iconic. happy 75th birthday to the iconic Grace Jones, who i just found out has knighthood with the Order of Jamaica.
Grace Jones has truly had a legendary first 75 years. We’re wishing her a very happy birthday, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for the future!Emily Lauletta is pursuing her MA in applied gender studies at Claremont Graduate University. She enjoys reading feminist theory and collecting records. Follow her on Instagram @emilylaul
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