14 Facts About Anton Jones

Anton Jones was a Sri Lankan singer and songwriter.

Anton Jones's songs are composed about special events that took place in this country, thus becoming the only singer who sang based on real events.

Anton Jones was born on 3 June 1937 in Colombo to a Burgher family in Hulftsdorp.

Anton Jones is an alumnus of St Sebastian Maha Vidyalaya, Hulftsdorp.

Anton Jones retired in 1997 completing 35 years of service.

Anton Jones first met Iris at the Talawila Church in 1978.

Anton Jones was rushed to Nawaloka and received treatment for one week.

Anton Jones's remains were laid to rest at his residence at Kawdana, Dehiwala Road and later moved to National Art Gallery.

Anton Jones entered music under the guidance of his friend Wally Bastiansz in the early 1950s.

Anton Jones played a member of Bastiansz's band, initially got to join the choir.

Anton Jones had released 37 cassettes and eight CDs and often tackled contemporary events in his songs which include Maru Sira, Sepala Ekanayake, Kanthoruwa, Premawathi Manamperi and Podi Vijay.

Anton Jones had sung only a single duet in his career, with Angeline Gunathilake.

Anton Jones joined the cast with the song Komala Papa sung for the film Ohoma Hondada.

In December 2015, a tribute ceremony for Anton Jones was organized by the Hanwella Branch of the All Ceylon Middle East Service Organization.