Soul Singer Sharon Jones Dies at 60 (JOHN JURGENSEN, Nov 18, 2016, WSJ)

After decades on the margins of music and moonlighting as a singer, Jones had a middle-age career burst in the early '00s, fueled by her backing band the Dap-Kings. [...]

Jones was born in Augusta, Ga., in 1956, and grew up in Brooklyn. She worked as a corrections officer on Rikers Island, a Wells Fargo guard, and a singer in a longtime wedding band before getting her star turn.

The formation of the Brooklyn label Daptone Records led to the release of albums, starting with 2002's "Dap Dippin' with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings," that lay the foundation for Jones's intense and celebrated run in the spotlight.

In 2013, Jones was diagnosed with cancer, and her battle with the disease was documented in the film "Miss Sharon Jones!," which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.

Jones is survived by four siblings. Her album "Give The People What They Want" earned a 2014 Grammy nomination for best R&B album.