Jon B. – 2018 Soul Train Music Awards Presented by BET – Arrivals – Orleans Arena at the Orleans Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV, USA – Photo Credit: PRN / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Jonathan David Buck
Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Date of Birth: November 11, 1974
Ethnicity:
*father – Dutch, English, Scottish
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish
Jon B. is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his singles “Pretty Girl,” “Someone to Love,” “Are U Still Down,” and “They Don’t Know.” He also co-wrote the song “Say You’ll Be There.”
He is the son of Linda and David Buck. His father is a Director of the Los Angeles Symphonic Camerata and professor of music. His mother is a concert pianist.
He has described himself as Jewish, and said, “my mother is Jewish father Dutch.” His father also has English and Scottish ancestry.
He is married to Danette Jackson, with whom he has two children.
Jon’s paternal grandfather’s surname was Buck.
Jon’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Patterson.
Jon’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Gross.
Jon’s maternal grandmother’s surname was Silverman.
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