Sharon Jones, lead singer of the Dap-Kings, died Friday night after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 60 years old.
Known as "the female James Brown," Jones became famous in middle age after a career as a correctional officer and security guard. She was noted for her powerful voice and funk-influenced soul style. The Grammy-nominated artist continued performing even as she underwent chemotherapy for her cancer. "Getting out on that stage, that's my therapy," she said.
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