My heart goes out to the friends and family of Miss Sharon Jones. What an amazing woman. I am so sad that the world has lost such a talented, strong and beautiful person. She was an inspiration. May you Rest In Peace Miss Jones. No more pain or worry. Thank you for your sharing your talent with us all! God bless your soul. I know you are making heaven rock!
Holley Kring, Aiken,SC
January 15, 2017
I still can' t believe you're not with us anymore. I miss you Sharon! My little soulsister. May you rest in peace
Beulah Enser
Beulah, The Netherlands
January 15, 2017
RIP Queen! 👸🏽 Thank you, for years of dedication to your craft. Your voice is amazing. Thank you, for leaving behind great music.🎶🎶 🎤🎷🎺🎸🥁🎹 You will be missed, but never forgotten. 💋❤️✊🏽
Tanayshua Sterling, Los Angeles, California
January 13, 2017
Sharon you're a truly unforgettable performer. The energy and vitality you brought to your music transcends description. I'll never forget watching you in Sydney completely take over the crowd - we all just basked in your music. Someone never to be forgotten.
Sansi, Sydney
January 12, 2017
I heard a song on the radio in Montreal in Feb 2011, don't remember which one it was but all I head the the dj say was it was by Sharon Dap.... it sounded so good I googled Sharon Dap and found her... bought then cd and was blown away.
To my surprise that same year you performed at the Montreal Jazz fest, I took my new date and together we discovered each other and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. The 2 things that always my me happy, my love for her and SJDK!
Robert, Houston
January 9, 2017
I saw Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings live many times and it was always so thrilling. She always knew how to dazzle an audience and as excited as we all were, Sharon always seemed to be having the most fun out of anybody. She worked hard and seemed to enjoy every second.
Ms. Jones' death was a tremendous loss for all of us, but even more so for all those who knew her personally and especially, The Dap Kings. She will be sorely missed.
Kristin, Austin
December 25, 2016
I'll never forget seeing your concert in New Orleans in 2014 and meeting you afterward. You graciously stayed till every fan in the long line waiting to meet you received a few minutes of your time. I couldn't imagine how such a small woman who'd just waged the battle of her life had the energy necessary for such an electric performance. When my chance came I thanked you for such an amazing show and asked for a hug. Of course you obliged with your smile that lit up the room. I'd hoped to see you perform again. Unfortunately I'll never have that chance, but I'll never forget that night on February 22, 2014. Ours was a better world with you in it, Miss Sharon Jones.
Jonathan Hilbun, Gulfport, MS
December 25, 2016
Who I am as a dancer -- and a person -- was significantly shaped by Sharon Jones.
In 2007, at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Sharon brought me onstage to dance to a song with her, as she does. That became a part of my Dap Kings experience, dancing with Sharon onstage whenever she was in town.
After that, whenever I would start to freak out before a performance or competition, I would remember the joy of being onstage with Sharon, and my tension and fear would abate.
I am in mourning for the loss of Miss Jones from this world. But I'm also so grateful for all that she brought to my life -- her bravery, her fierce drive to achieve her dreams despite many setbacks, her passion for music and dancing, her generosity to her band and her fans. She was a dreamer, a fighter, a diva, a queen, a preacher, and a healer. I dedicate myself to paying forward what she left to me.
Rik Panganiban, San Francisco
December 22, 2016
Miss you Sharon. From the first time I heard Better Things you were in heavy rotation with me and my kids. Love you and hope to see you on the other side!
Jeff, Washington, D.C.
December 22, 2016
Youre the biggest rolemodel in my life. My first vocal preformance ive ever done on a stage was singing three of your songs, and now 4 years later I'm studying to become a vocal teacher and I work extra as a singer. Your music and your beautiful soul has given me currage and strengh to follow my dreams. You are and will always be my rolemodel. Thank you for everything youve done.
