Grace Jones, born 19 May 1948, is a Jamaican model, singer, and actress, known for her wild style and electric stage presence. A pioneer of dance music, she began her career as a model, working with brands like Yves St. Laurent and appearing on the cover of Vogue. A music career followed in the late 70s, with hits like ‘Slave To The Rhythm’. While she started with disco influences, Grace’s style evolved to include shades of reggae, funk, post-punk, and pop music. In the 80s Grace began appearing in films, with credits that include ‘Conan the Destroyer’, ‘A View to a Kill’, and ‘Vamp’.
Here, Grace Jones puts on a pleather bustier, painted bodysuit, and wild mask to perform at Downs Festival in Bristol, UK on Aug. 31, 2019. There was no way anyone was bored by her performance.
Want to see more Grace Jones? Click through the gallery for some of her wildest moments through the years.
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