Daniel Jones (musician)

Daniel Jones
Born (1973-07-22) 22 July 1973
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • guitarist
  • producer
  • property developer
Years active1986–2005
Spouse
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(m. 2005)​
Children2
Musical career
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Instruments
Labels
Formerly ofSavage Garden
Websitelevel7studios.com.au

Daniel Jones (born 22 July 1973) is an Australian musician, songwriter, record producer, and property developer. He was a member of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose international hit singles included "I Want You", "To the Moon and Back", "Truly Madly Deeply", "I Knew I Loved You", and "Crash and Burn".

Musical career

Early work

In 1993, Jones was playing in a cover band named Red Edge in Brisbane that needed a vocalist.[1][2] He placed an ad in a local newspaper, and the band eventually hired Darren Hayes for the position.[1][2] The two left the group in 1994 and began writing music together, eventually becoming known as Savage Garden.[1][2]

Savage Garden

According to the credits on their albums, Hayes handled lead vocals and arrangements, while Jones played guitar, keyboard, and backing vocals. They wrote their songs together. Savage Garden released two successful albums, Savage Garden (1997) and Affirmation (1999), before breaking up in 2001, largely due to Jones's distaste for touring and fame.[1]

Subsequent work

After leaving Savage Garden, Jones built his own recording studio and launched the music label Meridien Musik.[3] The label's first act was the pop duo Aneiki.[3]

Around 2010, Jones left the music industry, moved to Las Vegas, and bought, renovated, and sold properties with a small team.[4] He returned to live in Australia in 2023.[5]

Personal life

Daniel Jones was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, the youngest of three boys. When he was a year old, his family moved to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[6]

In 2000, Jones met Kathleen de Leon, an original member of the children's musical group Hi-5, at the 42nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards. Jones proposed to de Leon on his 30th birthday at the GPO Bar in Brisbane.[7] The couple wed on 9 October 2005.[8] They have two children.[4]

Discography

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The Australasian Performing Right Association awards were established by APRA in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1998"To the Moon and Back" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Song of the YearNominated[9][10]
Most Performed Australian WorkNominated
"Truly Madly Deeply" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Song of the YearNominated
Most Performed Australian WorkNominated
Darren Hayes and Daniel JonesSongwriter of the YearWon
"I Want You" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon
1999"Truly Madly Deeply" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon[11]
2000"Truly Madly Deeply" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon[12][13]
"I Knew I Loved You" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Song of the YearNominated
Most Performed Australian WorkNominated
"The Animal Song" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian WorkWon
Darren Hayes and Daniel JonesSongwriter of the YearWon
2001"I Knew I Loved You" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon[14]
"Affirmation" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian WorkNominated
"Crash and Burn" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian WorkNominated
2002"Hold Me" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian WorkWon[15]
"Crash and Burn" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon
2003"I Knew I Loved You" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasWon[16]
2005"Truly Madly Deeply" (Darren Hayes & Daniel Jones)Most Performed Australian Work OverseasNominated[17]

ARIA Awards

The ARIA Music Awards have been presented by the Australian Record Industry Association since 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2000AffirmationProducer of the YearNominated[18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jolly, Nathan (16 February 2019). "'No friendship': The rift that destroyed Savage Garden". news.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Thomas, Brett (27 September 1997). "How the Garden Grew". The Sun-Herald. Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2026 – via National Library of Australia. Toowoomba Hotel.
  3. 1 2 ABC, Love is in the Air Episode 4: I should be so lucky, Savage Garden Archived 26 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  4. 1 2 Adams, Cameron. "Where are they now? Daniel Jones...July 2015". news.com.au. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Hi-5 star Kathleen de Leon Jones makes rare TV appearance | news.com.au". Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Savage Garden's Daniel Jones sells Sydney harbourfront property at last: Title Tattle". 29 July 2011.
  7. ↑ Edmiston, Leanne: "Hi5 Star to Wed." The Courier-Mail, 28 July 2003.
  8. ↑ Dunn, Shannon: "Centre Stage." Bride to Be: Your Day, Real-Life Weddings Yearbook, January 2006.
  9. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – Nominations 1998". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  10. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 1998 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 21 March 2010. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  11. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 1999 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  12. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 2000 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  13. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – Nominations 2000". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  14. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 2001 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  15. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 2002 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  16. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – 2003 Winners". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  17. ↑ "APRA Music Awards – Nominations 2005". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  18. ↑ "Australia 2000 ARIA Awards". ALLdownunder.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
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