Jive Jones
Jive Jones | |
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| Birth name | Denny Ira Kleiman |
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| Born | c. 1975–1976 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, alternative rock |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Jive |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/JiveJones & https://www.facebook.com/JIVEjonesofficial |
Denny Ira Kleiman (born c. 1975–1976), professionally known as Jive Jones (sometimes stylized as JIVEjones or JIVE), is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Raised in Florida, he got involved in the Miami nightclub scene as a teenager and became a songwriter and producer. Among the hits he penned were Mandy Moore's "Candy" (1999) and Anastacia's "Cowboys & Kisses" (2001).
In 2001, Jones signed with Jive Records, with plans to release his debut album later that year. His debut single, "Me, Myself & I", received play on US pop radio stations and went into rotation on MTV. Internationally, it charted in the UK and became a top 20 hit in the Netherlands. His debut album, also titled Me, Myself & I, did not receive a US release, but was released internationally on October 5, 2001. Jones also co-hosted the MTV game show I Bet You Will.